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On the water with Whangarei Girls Sailing!

October 5, 2023, East Coast Car Rentals #ThereStartsHere

The Whangarei Girls Sailing Team recently competed in the 2023 Interdominion Team Sailing Championships, held in Sydney. East Coast was proud to sponsor the team in helping them get to the racing venue, by providing one of our 12 seater minibuses. Team Sailing is a huge sport for schools in both New Zealand and Australia […]

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4 Fun Road Trips Just out of Melbourne

September 22, 2023, East Coast Car Rentals #ThereStartsHere

Melbourne is jam-packed with things to see and do, but this action-packed destination also offers so much more with just a short drive out of the city. Get a taste of the Yarra Valley Just a short, one-hour drive from our Melbourne CBD depot and you will find yourself in the natural wonderland that is […]

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Scenic Road Trips from Cairns

September 20, 2023, East Coast Car Rentals Queensland Road Trips

Ready for great scenic road trips from Cairns? With Cairns as a starting point, you can visit a variety of intriguing and beautiful places on easy, convenient drives that you can complete in one day.

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Scenic Drives Mornington Peninsula

September 13, 2023, East Coast Car Rentals Melbourne

Whether you are just visiting or are a local who wishes to see more of the area, the Mornington Peninsula has plenty of beautiful views worth experiencing.

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Top Summer Roadtrip Ideas

September 6, 2023, East Coast Car Rentals Road Trips

In this blog, we will take a look at some of the top summer roadtrip ideas in Australia’s capital cities, starting from their biggest airports where you’ll be able to pick up the most convenient means of transport thanks to our car rental solutions.

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Must See Regional Festivals

August 30, 2023, East Coast Car Rentals Events

If you’re wanting to plan a trip across the great Aussie plane but you’re not sure where to go, or you’re pumped and ready to hit as many regional festivals as possible, we’ve got you covered.

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Best Weekend Road Trips from Brisbane

August 23, 2023, East Coast Car Rentals Brisbane Road Trips

Are you on the hunt for some of the best weekend road trips from Brisbane? In this blog, we’re going to be listing off some of the best road trips to take when hitting the road from Brisbane.

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Best Country Towns to Visit in Queensland

August 18, 2023, East Coast Car Rentals Queensland

Known as the Sunshine State, Queensland is a vast place full of great towns and areas. Whether you are seeking a quiet day relaxing at a charming little cafe or a weekend spent taking in the sights of the outback, Queensland offers it all. So, which are the best country towns to visit in Queensland?

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Secret Beaches Sunshine Coast Locals Don’t Want You to Know About

August 9, 2023, East Coast Car Rentals Sunshine Coast

We get it, sometimes you just want to pack up, getaway, and completely relax without bumping into any familiar faces, or without being crowded by likeminded tourists. Completely understandable. Fortunately, if the Sunshine Coast is at the top of your list, we know a place (or a few) that you can go to in order […]

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Our Guide to Planning a Big Family Road Trip

August 3, 2023, East Coast Car Rentals Road Trips

Having a big family requires A LOT of planning, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still take fun and relaxing holidays with the whole gang. While there is an assumption that larger families miss out on certain activities due to the added costs and requirements, with the right planning tactics this doesn’t have to be […]

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