Australia by Car

Discover the fascinating diversity of North Queensland and embark on an exploration of Townsville. This is Australia’s largest tropical city and is a charming blend of old and new. The drive here alone is stunning, from whichever direction you come from, and your car rental will allow you to take in the stunning surrounds at your own pace and leisure.

The city of Townsville offers everything a major city should, along with so much more! From lush rainforest to the Great Barrier Reef and from a luxurious resort on a tropical island to a cattle ranch in the golden outback, Townsville has it all.

When it comes to culture and adventure, you will never be left without something to do here. You will find the world’s largest living coral reef aquarium, a wildlife sanctuary, an excellent casino, beautiful beaches, historic museums and culinary delights at the multiple restaurants that are speckled throughout the city. The city has a rich history and its cultural depths will surprise and enchant you.

While exploring the surrounding areas in your car hire vehicle you will come across some of the most spectacular places that North Queensland has to offer. Just north of the city you will find some breathtaking National Parks and World Heritage Listed areas that will provide you with hours of recreational enjoyment. The seaside towns of Ingham, Cardwell and Mission Beach, are home to some of the country’s most beautiful beaches, rainforests and waterfalls. These natural highlights are simply stunning and the very sight of them will be imprinted in your heart and mind forever.

The beautiful climate and relaxed lifestyle of Townsville, combined with the lure of the tropics and all of the attractions of a big city, will make you never want to leave this amazing place. It is the ideal stepping stone to the outback, rainforests, magnificent waterfalls, tropical islands and the Great Barrier Reef, making this the ultimate family holiday destination.

There is no better way to discover the best of Australian wildlife than to pay a visit to the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary is home to hundreds of native animals displayed in natural bushland and rainforest settings.

Currumbin is a unique area of the Gold Coast. It is where the bush and lush rainforests meet the coastline, and some of Queensland’s most beautiful beaches. When you hire a car rental here, you can begin your holiday at the beach and than head inland to discover the wonders of the natural rainforest. Travelling along the Gold Coast Highway, you won’t be able to miss the huge sign, indicating the turn off for the Wildlife Sanctuary. Take the turn and you will be transported into a world of wonder, beauty, nature and all that is wonderful.

The Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary offers a rare opportunity to get close to amazing native wildlife as it is home to more than 1400 animals and birds. The Sanctuary was established nearly 60 years ago and has thrived since then to become one of the state’s most popular tourist attractions, dedicated to preserving the state’s natural and cultural heritage.

The park features fascinating wildlife displays and shows that the entire family can enjoy. ‘Wild Island’ is an outdoor adventure playground and interactive science activity zone, that combines fun filled entertainment and adventure with nature. The ‘Wild night Adventure’ is another popular attraction, allowing visitors to discover an Aboriginal Dance Show and nocturnal animal display discovery tour. This is a display of traditional culture and Australian animals at their very best; definitely not one to miss!

The Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is home to practically every Australian mammal, reptile, bird and amphibian that you could think of. This makes it the wildlife experience of a lifetime, and one that is best discovered on your car hire holiday of the Gold Coast. Apart from the beautiful beaches and stunning scenery, this will be the highlight of your trip, full of memories that will last you a lifetime!