Category Archives: Australia

Rocking Out in Rotorua

Posted on August 18, 2014 by noel in Australia, New Zealand, Sights & Attractions

Hey…what’s that smell?! It’s the sweet smelling sulphur of Rotorua. If you’re travelling around the North Island of New Zealand, you’ve got to stop in what the locals refer to as ROTOVEGAS. Locals are silly! It’s not a casino town! This is a spa town, so get ready to get down and dirty in the mud. Mud is your Bud Rotorua’s geothermal water and mineral-enriched muds are absolute must-do’s. These rejuvenating therapies spring from Rotorua’s thermal activity and you won’t see...Read More

Opera in Da House: Why the Sydney Opera House is Better than You

Posted on August 14, 2014 by noel in Australia, Sights & Attractions, Uncategorized

So, I hear you think you’re pretty great, huh? Being the best you can be. Do you think you’re anywhere near as awesome as Sydney Opera House? I’m here to show you how you’re not in 10 points. Buckle up. 10. At Sydney Opera House, 1,600 performances happen every year. And it’s not just operas, but ballets, plays, pop music, symphonies, comedy, contemporary dance, and musical theatre. (You go to Karaoke twice a year.) 9. Sydney Opera House supports the Vivid Sydney festival. This festival transforms...Read More

Fantasy Trip #1: Backpacking through Australia

Posted on August 12, 2014 by noel in Australia, Backpacking & Accommodation

The idea of backpacking through Australia is enough to get me saying: Aussie Aussie Aussie Oi! Oi! Oi! But man, this country is big. Where do you even start when planning a trip through OZ? We’ve compiled some easy steps and if you listen to us, everything’s gonna be fair dinkum. Planes, Trains and Automobiles First, if you’re not already there, buy a ticket. And then hand the rest over to us! There is no better way to see Australia on your own terms than by car but it can be expensive. With Transfercar,...Read More

Things to do in Melbourne

Posted on July 25, 2014 by noel in Australia, Culture, Sights & Attractions

The world’s Most Liveable City has quite the reputation to live up to, but Melbourne delivers on all of the expectations placed upon her. Voila a short list of the Things You Must Do or Die in Melbourne. They’re very easy, don’t be scared… First things first, you’ve just driven miles to get here so you probably need a COFFEE. If you don’t like coffee, then just leave now, because Melbourne is basically the Coffee Capital of Australia. It’s a city built on café culture, like her great European...Read More

Destination Australia: Coober Pedy, “The Opal Capital of the World”

Posted on July 24, 2014 by noel in Australia, Culture, Sights & Attractions

Things looking dull in the city? Or maybe you’re looking for somewhere stunning as you visit Australia? The opal city of the world, located in the Australian Outback, is sure to brighten up your life. Coober Pedy’s shining history In the early 1900s a team in search for gold came across something more extraordinary. While wandering in the painted desert looking for water they stumbled upon traces of Opal. Reacting quickly and laying claim to the area, the Stuart Range Opal Field was...Read More

Transfercar Relocation Stories | Jaran, Burleigh Heads

Posted on February 18, 2014 by noel in Australia, Driving, News, Sights & Attractions

We’re always amazed and excited by the stories we hear from your relocations that we just HAD to capture them in some way! Ideas have been flying for a while now and we’ve come up with the Transfercar Relocation Stories videos. Out of all the stories we receive we’ll be selecting a few to transform into videos for you to view. See the sights, routes and experiences that others have had with Transfercar and you might get a great idea for your next...Read More