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Hiring a car in Werribee

Planning a road trip from Werribee? When you rent a car, the options on where to go are endless. Once you leave the Melbourne suburbs, public transport options aren’t the most reliable. Some of the most beautiful areas in Victoria are located in rural areas that can only be reached by car. There are some tours available to the hot spots around Victoria, but that also means you need to stick to the schedule of the tour operator. For the opportunity to experience Victoria on your own schedule, renting a car is the way to go.

Things to know before hiring a car in Werribee

When you rent a car in Werribee, there are some requirements that must be met. In order to rent a car in Australia, you must be 21 years old and hold a full license. For drivers younger than 24, there will also be a young driver fee added to the rental car cost. It is also important to have rental car insurance. You may already have insurance as many Australian credit card companies offer rental car insurance to their customers at no charge. If you aren’t covered through your credit card company, you can purchase a rental car insurance plan when you reserve the car. If your driving license is in a language other than English, you will need to obtain an international driving permit. You can get this online, and when you drive you must keep the international driving permit and your original license with you.

When you reserve a hire car in Werribee, the general Australian road rules apply. If you aren’t experienced driving outside of the suburbs, you will also want to be careful of animals when driving in rural areas. Animals, such as kangaroos, wallabies, and wombats are common outside of the city and suburbs, so you may spot some by the roads. They can cross into your path without warning, so stay aware of your surroundings. Not only will hitting an animal hurt it, it will also damage the rental car. You are most likely to see these animals at sunrise, sunset, and during the night, so it is best to stick to driving in daylight hours in rural areas.

Before you rent a car in Werribee, have a look at where you want to go on your road trip. In national parks and in rural areas, some roads are unsealed and can’t be accessed by a regular car. While it costs a bit more to rent a 4x4 car, it could be worth it if it will give you access to more places you want to see.

What to do when hiring a car in Werribee

Wilsons Promontory

In a little more than 3 hours, you can drive from Werribee to Wilsons Promontory. This national park is a popular place to experience in the Melbourne area. Within the national park, there are beaches, mountains, and rainforest. While visiting Wilsons Promontory, you can also see the southernmost point in mainland Australia. There are lots of hikes throughout the national park, which vary in length and difficulty. Some hikes can even take several days! Camping is another popular activity at Wilsons Promontory in order to have a true nature experience. Some popular spots to visit in Wilsons Promontory National Park include Mount Oberon, Squeaky Beach, the Tidal Overlook Circuit, Tongue Point, and the Lilly Pilly Gully Nature Walk.

Great Ocean Road

West of Melbourne, you can experience the incredible Great Ocean Road. The road stretches for 243 kilometres (150 miles) along the Pacific coastline. Start the drive in Geelong and make your way west to see some beautiful sights. In addition to some gorgeous views of the ocean, there are lots of places to visit along Great Ocean Road. Some popular stops along the drive are Bells Beach in Torquay, Anglesea, Lorne, Apollo Bay, Cape Otway, the Twelve Apostles, and Loch Ard Gorge. It is also common to see koalas along Great Ocean Road, so keep your eyes on the eucalyptus trees along the way.

The Grampians

About 270 kilometres (168 miles) west of Werribee, you can head into the mountains at Grampians National Park. The Grampians are a mountain range where there are lots of hikes, expansive views over the Victorian countryside, wildlife, and waterfalls. Some of the most popular places to experience within the Grampians are the Pinnacle hike and lookout, MacKenzie Falls, the Balconies, the Boroka Lookout, and Ngamadjidj Aboriginal Art Shelter. The area is also well-known for its wine. There are lots of vineyards that you can visit, and there are lots of great restaurants around the Grampians as well. Taking a trip to the Grampians is a great way to spend a weekend. If you have more time, you could also combine the Grampians with a trip along the Great Ocean Road.