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You have to feel sorry for guidebooks: where once they were treated with the reverence usually reserved for a Bible, today’s holidaymakers are more likely to turn to their phones or tablets than turn the pages of Lonely Planet. A guidebook can be out of date almost as soon as it’s published but apps have the advantage of always being current, easy to navigate and convenient. So what are the best apps for when you’re travelling in Australia? Here’s a list of our top four.

Wherever you go in Australia, you won’t find it tough to find a nice drop of wine as it is produced in every Australian state, but the most famous regions are within striking distance of capital cities Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Perth. Any visitor or traveller with an interest in wine should take the time to visit at least one.

Looking for an outdoor adventure suitable for the whole family while you’re in Melbourne? If so, head out 50km to Trees Adventure at Glen Harrow Park in the middle of the scenic Dandenong Ranges.

If you want to maximise your time in Sydney before catching your flight home, there are some great destinations within easy striking distance of Sydney Airport that are worth a visit.

If you are a frequent flyer, you’ll know how boring the in-flight safety presentations can be, and generally tune out. Some of the airlines have picked up on this, and have started to create more entertaining videos and presentations to capture more passengers attentions during the announcement. We’ve compiled 7 of our favourites. Let us know what you think.

Hiring a car for your holiday or business trip is a great way to save money and get around in an easy and efficient manner. However, there are many different car rental options to choose from and finding the right one is vital to making the most of your dollars.

With the holiday season fast approaching, booking early not only means you get the vehicle you want for the right dates, but may also save you a lot of time and money.

Travelling on the cheap is great if you can get a great product of service, but unfortunately you usually you get what you pay for. So how do you avoid the dangers of cheap car hire?

The worst thing about working for a car rental company has to be telling a customer that you are going to have to charge them for damage cause to their rental car. The look on their faces and the reactions we get can vary from angry and defensive to apologetic and embarrassed. But all of this messiness can be simply avoid, with a few precautions.

If you’re planning a trip to north Queensland you definitely need to drive the Waterfall Circuit, its a full day trip from Cairns through the Atherton tablelands, however if you have a couple days spare, you can easily spread it out over several days. Its great for families, couples, anyone wanting a relaxing drive.