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Your How-to Guide for Driving around Australia
Australia. Yep, she’s a pretty big place. So big in fact, Australia is a continent all by herself. If you plan on driving from one city to another, chances are it is going to take you some time. So, here are our top tips for long drives, hot days and continuous straight roads.
Tips when Moving Abroad for University
Leaving home for university is a cocktail of mixed emotions. To help with the impending move we’ve collating the top tips to make the transition easier and get you on the right track.
Self-Drive New Zealand Foodie Tour
A staggering 71% of Australians favour the self-drive option when visiting New Zealand. Similar road rules, English as a first language and driving on the same side of the road make the self-drive choice an easy choice to make. So, when you’ve packed the campervan and ready for some Kiwi hospitality, here is some prime foodie hotspots (along with a lovely glass of vino. Or two).
What to Look for when Purchasing a Used Campervan
Cold winter days can have your dreaming about summer holidays. Trips to the beach and spending evening outdoors can be a lot of fun when you have the freedom of a campervan (motorhome). But beware, campervans equate to a large dollar outlay so you want to see it well spent.
Shipping Terms – What Does It All Mean?
Of course, we take care of all your documentation, insurance and shipping needs (it’s something we’ve been doing for over 25 years) but our beginners guide to common shipping terms and acronyms makes customers understand the basics of vehicle shipment and what to expect. So, let’s get started …
How to Turn Your Kids into Responsible Drivers
You may remember your parents giving you driving lessons. Typically, one was always much better at it than the other. The one which was calmer, explained road rules clearer and didn’t make you want to give up driving altogether. Learning to drive is a major milestone for most teens – and a major headache for parents! Developing some good habits now can turn an unpredictable teen into a good long-term driver with good long-term habits.
Best Camping Spots in New Zealand
New Zealand enjoys comfortable camping temperatures from the beginning of Spring (September) through to the end of Autumn or Fall (May). This country is riddled with paid camping grounds and free or low-cost camping spots. So, whether you are new to these shores or a local discovering their own land, here are our top tips to ensure a pleasurable stay.
Is it Worth Shipping my car Across the Ditch?
For those wanting to ship a car from New Zealand to Australia, or vice versa, you may wonder if it's worth the effort. Given the relatively short distance and the likelihood of purchasing another car in the destination country, we think this is a perfectly good question. But, as it happens, often shipping your current car is a better option, and here's why.
The Top 7 World’s Most Interesting Vehicle Graveyards
Not all vehicles are loved as much as you love your cars. For some of them, all that awaits them after a life of faithful service is a scrapyard or a graveyard where they are left to face the elements and die a slow death by rust and dismantlement, forgotten by their owners. This article looks at some fascinating vehicle graveyards around the world.
Australia v New Zealand: Great Road Movies
Australia v New Zealand: Great Road Movies For car collectors and importers, films can be a great inspiration – and none more so than Mad Max.
The Sea Disaster Movies You Don’t Want to Watch if You Are Shipping Anything Overseas This Christmas
The Sea Disaster Movies You Don’t Want to Watch if You Are Shipping Anything Overseas This Christmas
People Smuggling and Shipping
People Smuggling and Shipping There hardly seems to be a week without a report of migrants crossing the seas in the most dangerous conditions in the hope of a better future. Fleeing wars, political or religious persecution, extreme poverty, they risk their lives in makeshift embarkations.