In Australia , we drive on the left-hand side of the road. The steering wheel is on the right-hand side of the car.

When driving on a multi-lane road, keep to the left-hand lane wherever possible. Move to the right to overtake and then move back to the left once it is safe to do so.

Strict drink driving rules apply in all states. Drivers may be stopped at random and required to give a breath test.

The driver and all passengers must use seatbelts at all times. Ensure that children are correctly secured.

You must carry a valid driver's licence at all times when driving, and you must show it to the police if requested to do so.

Using a hand-held mobile phone while driving is an offence. If you do need to make or take a call, pull over to the side of the road when safe to do so.

If you have an accident in which someone is killed or injured, it must be reported to the police at once or within 24 hours. In Western Australia all accidents must be reported to the police.

In most States the maximum speed limit on freeways and major highways is 100kph and local urban limits range from 50 to 80 kph. In the Northern Territory there are highways that are free of any limits. All speed limits are clearly marked and all States operate sophisticated speed detection equipment including mobile and static speed cameras along with Red light cameras. Any fine incurred in Australia is the responsibility of the driver and should they be a foreign national the fine will be mailed to their home country address.

We recommend that you do not drive your motorhome or campervan at night outside of town centres or major cities. Wildlife, especially kangaroos, can be very dangerous on our roads particularly at sunrise and sunset. Sunrise and sunset is when animals are most active because they are looking for food. The most common animals that you could encounter on the Australian roads are: kangaroos, wallabies, cattle, emus, camels, wombats, echidnas, eagles and cockatoos.

The most important thing to remember should you decide to go off Road?(off a sealed road) in the Outback is to seek local advice on your intended route as well as ensuring someone locally knows of your travel plans.

If your vehicle does break down in a remote area stay with it do not attempt to walk. Generally people who stay with their vehicles are located quickly and easily. Should you plan to go off road we suggest that you discuss your intended route with the rental company beforehand.

Any travel across designated Aboriginal Land will require permission from the owners beforehand. As the permit process varies from state to state (and can take up to 6 weeks to obtain) it is best to contact the national parks' controlling body in each state prior to your journey.

A common sight in the Outback, particularly the Northern Territory , Queensland , South Australia and Western Australia , are road trains. These are multi trailer trucks up to 50 metres (170 feet) long. Always allow plenty of room as you pass in the opposite direction of a road train as the displaced air causes severe buffering. When overtaking a road train allow 1.5 kilometres of clear road.

As Australia is a large country our climate can vary greatly. We have put together the following table to outline the minimum and maximum temperatures in each city.

Our seasons are as follows:
Summer: December, January, February
Autumn: March, April, May
Winter: June, July, August
Spring: September, October, November

An important consideration is that the Northern and outback regions of Australia can be extremely hot and humid around our Summer months. Far North locations experience a Summer wet season that may cause road closures in some areas. The most comfortable time of the year to visit areas such as Cairns , Alice Springs, Broome and Darwin is from April to September.

It is always best not to embark on walks or strenuous activities during the full heat of the day and to take a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water along with you.

he Australian  provides a range of weather forecasts and observations to assist you in planning your trip.

Petrol (Gasoline) in Australia comes in unleaded and leaded grades, and is sold by the litre. Petrol and diesel fuel costs between $1.30 AUD and $1.40 AUD per litre and can be higher especially in country and remote outback areas.