Which Car Rentals in Australia Are Pet-Friendly?

Pet-friendly car rental Australia

So you need a pet-friendly car rental, whether close to home or for a holiday on the other side of the Australia? Unfortunately, it’s not as easy as hiring just any car, as not all rental car companies in Australia allow pets in their hire cars. But which rental car companies in Australia are actually … Read more

9 Best Remedies for Dog Travel Sickness

Dog Travel Sickness: Dog at the window of the car

Having a dog who suffers from dog car sickness can be a major headache, whether you just need to drive your dog to the vet or are dreaming of taking a road trip together. And if your dog gets dog travel sickness travelling by car, what about other forms of transport? I was lucky that … Read more

Dog-Friendly Great Ocean Road: Driving with a Dog

Dog-Friendly Great Ocean Road

One of Victoria‘s most well-known attractions is the Great Ocean Road. Popular to complete as either a day trip from Melbourne or over multiple days, of course we added it to our road trip driving between Melbourne and Adelaide. However, in the lead up and while driving it, we discovered that the Great Ocean Road … Read more

Driving the Bruce Highway to Cairns with a Dog

Driving Bruce Highway with a Dog

The most direct route from Brisbane to Cairns and Far North Queensland is along the Bruce Highway, which roughly follows the coastline. However, at around 1700km, it’s a very long drive, especially consider that much of it is still a single lane in each direction. Find out where to stop and pet-friendly accommodation when driving … Read more

Dog-Friendly Nullarbor: Driving the Nullarbor with a Dog

Dog-Friendly Nullarbor

If you’re completing a Big Lap around Australia with your dog, or simply driving from Perth to the East Coast, you’re likely to drive along the Nullarbor. This 1200km stretch of highway connecting Norseman in Western Australia and Ceduna in South Australia is one of only two sealed roads connecting Western Australia to the rest … Read more

How to Hire a Pet-Friendly Campervan in Australia

Pet-Friendly Campervan in Australia

The best way to road-trip in Australia, especially with a dog, is in a campervan. By travelling with your dog in a campervan or motorhome you have access to the many dog-friendly camping sites in Australia, without the hassles and gear needed to camp. And it’s far more affordable and flexible than trying to find … Read more