Australia is renowned for summer wildfires and the devastation that impacts huge swathes of the country. The fires in Australia have destroyed natural areas, homes, and wildlife, and for the many who are looking to travel over the warmer months, especially by road, it’s important to keep your health and safety at the forefront of any getaways.  For the best Australia travel advice, look to your local council and government websites, as these will offer the most up to date news and information about the location of the fires and conditions nearby, and will announce travel alerts whenever n ..read more

If you’re a family that loves adventure, the open road, and beautiful scenery, you’re in luck. We’ve compiled a list of the best rental cars for your next family road trip. Clark Griswold could have saved his family from many disasters had he only had the right vehicle arranged. Don’t be like Clark. Get sorted with the best family car for your road trip. SUV When it comes to the best SUVs, Thrifty’s range is pretty hard to beat! The SUV models are some of the top family cars going around. Choose from a lineup of Mitsubishi ASX, Eclipse Cross, Outlander, Toyota Kluger (or similar) when you take ..read more

Seal Rocks is a small, lesser known surf town on the New South Wales coastline, and it’s one of the best kept secrets in the state. With a spectacular curved and golden beach, with unspoilt surfing spots and postcard-worthy views, Seal Rocks is similar in many ways to Byron Bay – only without the crowds and countless Instagram influencers. Why visit Seal Rocks, NSW? Seal Rocks is a glimpse of Australia without the huge crowds or endless Starbucks on every corner. It is truly a small holiday village, with nothing but a collection of cottages dotted around the area, and the picturesque Seal Rock ..read more

Getting ready for a road trip in Australia? This A to Z guide is a handy road trip planner for Australia, with key pointers, tips, and destinations you’ll need to know before setting out on your adventure. RACQ members receive 15% off our daily rental rates and a free additional driver – book your car today. A Accommodation. It’s best to book in advance whenever possible as accommodation fills up quickly, especially during weekends and holidays. At the very least, make a list of possible places to stay before you start your road trip. B Big Things! There are approximately 150 ‘Big Things’ dot ..read more

Summer is a time for being outdoors, relaxing, and enjoying some fantastic food and company. Naturally, it’s the perfect time for picnics. Skip the traditional restaurant dinner and stock up on your favourite goodies for a picnic in one of the best picnic spots in Sydney and around NSW. 1. Bradfield Park Pull up a blanket and find yourself a spot at Bradfield Park, undoubtedly one of the best places to see in Sydney, let alone a wonderful location for a picnic. This park is located at Milsons Point on the northern side of the Harbour Bridge. You’ll sit on the green grass by the waterfront and ..read more

There’s no denying that the Grampians National Park is one of Australia’s most stunning visual feasts, and if you’re not sure what to do in Victoria this summer, a visit to this surreal location is a must. The panoramic scenes are as if they are straight out of an adventure book, with sprawling sandstone mountain ranges, hanging cliff faces, wildflowers, wildlife, and waterfalls galore. Sounds like the perfect destination for a road trip, right? We’ve put together a guide of the unmissable spots in Victoria’s great ranges and the best things to do in the Grampians. Thrifty’s ultimate Grampian ..read more

We often get asked, ‘when is the best time to rent a car when travelling, compared to utilising Uber type services, taxis, car share or public transport?’ The answer is, it depends. Things like cost, convenience, time, where you’re travelling to, how many trips you need to make, how much luggage you have, how many people are with you and what type of trip it is, all need to be taken into account. For holiday travel with family, nothing beats renting for convenience, cost and freedom. Choose a vehicle with enough space for your luggage by checking the Thrifty website which details the capacity ..read more

The current news in Australia is all about the wildfires as this devastating force makes its way through huge swathes of the country. The fires in Australia have destroyed natural areas, homes, and wildlife, and for the many who are looking to travel over the summer, it’s important to keep your health and safety at the forefront of any getaways.  For the best Australia travel advice, look to your local council and government websites, as these will offer the most up to date news and information about the location of the fires and conditions nearby, and will announce travel alerts whenever ..read more

There are roughly 10,000 beaches in Australia, and when many, many of those beaches are comprised of nothing but perfectly golden sands and clear blue waters, it’s a tough competition when it comes to picking the very best of them.  As for 2020, Cabarita Beach on the Tweed Coast has just been named as the best beach in Australia by Tourism Australia. Naturally, this makes it not just one of the best in the country, but one of the best beaches in the world.  Here’s a little more about exactly what makes Cabarita Beach one of the best beaches in Australia, and how you can get the most ..read more

Victoria hasn’t had the easiest time of things this year, but as the smoke clears, it’s easy to see that this state is still spectacular, filled with things to do, and brimming with positive, outdoorsy people. There are so many worthy places to visit in Victoria and things to do, and still plenty of sunny days left to do it all. Here are our five picks for things to do in Victoria this summer! Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Who isn’t secretly a bit of a Harry Potter fan? Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is playing now in Melbourne at the Princess Theatre, and it’s the perfect night out for ..read more