Mount Little Station, Flinders Ranges

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Mount Little Station, Flinders Ranges A little over 20 kms North of Hawker in the Flinders Ranges is a creek crossing that some years back was the perfect spot for a free camp. Forget free camping for now, because next to that creek and at the end of a 3 or 4 km dirt driveway […]

Hello Adelaide Airport

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Hello Adelaide Airport While this little article will never get a vehicle on rent it’s a story worth telling. Recently I had the opportunity to fly interstate and left myself plenty of time just in case the rumours of chaos at the Australian Airports were true. Two hours prior to my flight should be plenty […]

Get out there and experience country South Australia

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Get out there and experience country South Australia In these strange COVID times, now is the time to have a look in your own backyard. Smaller house blocks, townhouse and unit living have all seen the demise of the good old fashioned backyard. Remember when you used to dig holes in the backyard, sleep outdoors, […]

Explore Horseshoe Rim, South Australia

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Explore Horseshoe Rim, South Australia Given current circumstances people are flocking to South Australian destinations and experiencing all of the beauty our remote northern backyard has to offer. I’ve done the same and have visited country and remote regions more frequently than ever before … there’s nothing too difficult about a longish weekend holiday to […]

Driving Goolwa Beach

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Driving Goolwa Beach Goolwa, a small town with a population of around 2500.  That number swells during school holidays, Christmas, Easter and in fact any long weekend during the year. Goolwa sits approximately 100 kms from Adelaide and is easily driven in an hour and a half or so, including a quick stop if you need.   […]

Attention All Courier Drivers!

Attention All Courier Drivers It’s a quandary …hire, buy, try, sign up, sell or walk away? The transport industry has exploded, with changes to peoples buying habits being dictated by the convenience  of shopping on line.  Where retail shops are closing, the delivery of warehoused goods is booming and getting in amongst this growth industry might […]

Driving Dirt Roads in a Hire Car

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Driving Dirt Roads in a Hire Car Probably true to say that most of today’s modern vehicles are able to travel dirt roads, however… it’s not true to say that all rental vehicles are able to be driven on dirt roads. There are many ads online and on the TV spruiking the capabilities of SUVs and 4 […]

Copley, a Hidden Gem in South Australia’s Flinders Ranges

Copley, a Hidden Gem in South Australia’s Flinders Ranges It’s located 570km’s north of Adelaide, right at the very tip of the Flinders Ranges. It’s a place that sits between the Flinders and the most remote areas of South Australia. It’s Copley!  Rarely featured in the news, Copley goes about it’s business without any fuss […]

Toyota 2019 Hiace Van, Coming Soon for Rent!

Toyota 2019 Hiace Van, Coming Soon for Rent! It’s brand new, with massive differences between it and the previous model and if it’s as reliable as the current model Hiace Van … then bring it on! I have seen it, but not driven it, so my comments are speculative. The new Toyota Van (the first […]