We'll be driving in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. Will we need anything other than valid UK licenses to hire a car and drive?
2007-02-16 20:41:36 · 8 answers · asked by Matthew H 3 in Travel ➔ Australia ➔ Other - Australia
Assuming you are just coming here on holiday, a UK driving licence is fine and all you need to hire a car or drive legally. Anything longer than a few months and you would need to get a licence for the state you were resident in (requirements vary from state to state).
2007-02-16 22:37:55 · answer #1 · answered by Peter F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No problem, we drive on the left and give way to the right. Speed cameras around (Gatsos) so it will be just like home. Melbourne has funny rules about turning right from a left lane in the city where there are tram lines - this prevents turning vehicles getting t-boned by trams or delaying them.
Be warned though - Melbourne to Sydney is about 11 hours on the road, Sydney - Brisbane is somewhat more. This fools a lot of UK residents when visiting Australia. Make sure you have at least half a tank of petrol when leaving any town because you might not find supplies just a short distance up the road. I've nearly run out of fuel twice in the past few years and I'm used to it.
Most roads are two-lane, though the Hume Highway from Melbourne -Sydney has a lot of four-lane and wider sections.
2007-02-17 08:49:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
once you've a valid united kingdom driving licence, it is all you want to employ a vehicle in Australia. in the adventure that your united kingdom licence is so previous that it would reason you complications hiring a vehicle in the united kingdom, then it may well be effective getting a international driving Licence it is provided from any Motor Registry or regardless of you call them in the united kingdom.
2016-12-04 07:05:50 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a tourist, not a problem. Once (if) you were ever to become a resident then you are supposed to obtain a local one and with a UK licence it only requires a simple written test.
2007-02-16 20:52:09 · answer #4 · answered by Ranjeeh D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only time an international driving licence is worth getting is if your home licence is not in the language or alphabet of the country you are visiting. You won't need one for Australia, we speak English.
2007-02-17 01:19:11 · answer #5 · answered by tentofield 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
All the answers are correct - If you are buying a vehicle and not hiring look into joining roadside assist as breakdowns between towns can become expensive .
www.carbroker.com.au/road_side_assistance_24_hour
2007-02-17 09:17:52 · answer #6 · answered by renclrk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd double check with your local Auto Club, I know as an Aussie when we go to other countries we have to get an international license...
2007-02-16 21:31:19 · answer #7 · answered by kixystix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's fine
2007-02-16 20:47:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋