sydney to perth return
Submitted: Thursday, Aug 08, 2013 at 20:21
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michael m26
I am planning to drive to
Perth via coast road all the way to
Ceduna, then head to
Perth via Balladonia. I have allocated 8 days for this then back via Kalgoorlie,
Hay ie the quicker way. Any suggestions whether hiring a 4 cylinder and staying hotels or station wagon and sleeping in car, ie which would be cheaper. Hotels in small car versus sleeping in station wagon.
I have driven before from
Perth to
Esperance and back to
PERTH, so have some experience of long driving. Will take one 18 year old child at present. Appreciate any
feedback, suggestions on
places to stay and good websites to hire cars from. Estimate total cost of car hire, petrol, food. accommodation at 4-5k. Departure is late September. Would it be best to book some hotels ahead, as it will be school holidays.
Reply By: Member - Oldbaz. NSW. - Friday, Aug 09, 2013 at 08:17
Friday, Aug 09, 2013 at 08:17
G'day Michael, I'm not sure how much fun is to be had from this "endurance run".
I don't think I'd bother with booked accommodation..you.. wont have much time for
sleeping..maybe the 18 year old child can help with the driving.
However, if it is something you must do..good luck with it....& don't forget to get a
hirer with unlimited kilometres..cheers....oldbaz.
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Follow Up By: michael m26 - Friday, Aug 09, 2013 at 09:03
Friday, Aug 09, 2013 at 09:03
Thanks, but is 9 days considered a fast journey to
Perth via the coastal roads? Any advice appreciated thanks?
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Follow Up By: 08crd - Friday, Aug 09, 2013 at 09:55
Friday, Aug 09, 2013 at 09:55
It's about 5000k's, so about 600k's per day, you won't see much.
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Follow Up By: Member - Oldbaz. NSW. - Friday, Aug 09, 2013 at 09:55
Friday, Aug 09, 2013 at 09:55
I reckon it equates to about 4500k..thats 500 a day or about 6/7 hrs
per day. Sure it can be done, even in daylight hours, but it is a drive..eat ..sleep deal, isn't it ?
I'm not across your motives for such a journey, but it certainly isn't
a sightseeing trip, but, hey, your choice..
Check out the option of buying Travel Insurance as opposed to paying the high daily extra that Hire Car mobs charge to reduce
the excess...or you can punt it & not cover that risk.
cheers...oldbaz.
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Follow Up By: michael m26 - Friday, Aug 09, 2013 at 10:46
Friday, Aug 09, 2013 at 10:46
Thanks, to your advice, very kind of you, i am thinking to make it longer, one way only and fly back. Could be the go, best to take in the unique scenery. along the way. Have to figure out how to cut down on one way rental charge for driveback if i cant get a one way, relocation from moova.com.
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