Travel far with a Victoria rental car
Exploring Victoria Australia is easy with a rental car. Hertz has multiple car rental locations around Victoria Australia, and a road trip is the best way to catch all the attractions and activities that Victoria has to offer. Shopping, wildlife and food—Victoria never disappoints. Pick up your rental car at a Victoria Airport and begin your journey from there.
Quintessential to Australia, indulge in an aromatic cup of coffee in Melbourne City’s cafes to understand why locals love this beverage. Then take your Victoria hire car to the must-see bathing houses of Brighton Beach. Decorated with bright colours, distinctive patterns and designs, snap a few pretty pictures for your next Facebook status update. Can’t get enough of beaches? Take your rental car down to Victoria’s famous Bondi Beach to catch some waves.
Alternatively, Melbourne’s Mornington Peninsula offers peaceful, beautiful beaches and Victoria’s first natural hot springs resort. With 20 plunge pools and bathing experiences at Peninsular Hot Springs, it is an approximate 90-minute drive from Melbourne by rental car. Mornington Peninsula National Park is also a great spot for picnics, hiking and historic features. For waterfall chasers, park your hire car at Victoria’s Grampians National Park to visit the Mackenzie Falls. Scale the heights of the sandstone mountains in the region for breath-taking views of mother nature.
Try taking on the Great Ocean Road Trip in Victoria. This joy ride offers sights of the famous rock formations such as the 12 Apostles and an adrenaline rush awaits you at the Otway Fly Treetop Walk. Being the tallest and the longest treetop canopy pathway, zip line across for an amazing sight. Alternatively, head to Gibson Steps to see the famous Loch Ard Gorge and learn more about the shipwreck of 1878. Kennett River Holiday Park is also a great site for wild koalas, kookaburras and parrots. Overall, there’s much to see and do on this enjoyable journey.
Be sure to drive your rental car to Victoria’s Phillip Island which is the home to the world’s smallest penguins and watch them waddle back to shore in the evening. On top of the aforementioned Penguin Parade, catch sight of whales, dolphins and seals here. Wildlife-enthusiasts would love this visit.
From Phillip Island, take your hire car to Victoria’s Warratina Lavender Farm for a rejuvenating visit. With lavender plants lining its pathways, breathe in the lavender infused country air as you stroll along the hedges and indulge in lavender scones at the foothill of the range.
No road trip to Victoria is complete without a visit to famous Yarra Valley. Apples, peaches, plums and lemons; handpick your freshly-grown produce at Rayner’s Orchard. You can also ride a hot air balloon over this picturesque valley to take in a 360-degree view of this splendid countryside. Finally, at the end of your trip, simply return your hire car at the airport or any downtown location. Victoria Australia awaits you!
Explore Phillip Island in your Hertz rental car
A perfect day-trip awaits you at Phillip Island. Located approximately 90 minutes away from the bustling city of Melbourne, take your car hire with Hertz to Phillip Island for a change in scenery and peaceful serenity. Spend the afternoon admiring the natural beauty of this island and its rich aboriginal history and culture. Linked to Victoria by a bridge at San Remo, access Phillip Island with ease via car rental and discover all that you can do on this quaint little island.
Have you ever seen a ‘Penguin Parade’? Drive your car rental over to Phillip Island’s SummerlandBeach to watch these penguins waddle back ashore as you stand on the tiered viewing platform by the beaches. Native to Phillip Island, these fairy penguins take refuge from predators in the deep waters and return to their burrows at night. Hence, this Penguin Parade only occurs sometime in the evening when no predators are in sight.
Make a drive in your car hire to Phillip Island Wildlife Park. It’s a massive 60-acre sanctuary that houses a plethora of Australian animals. Left to roam in a free-range environment, get up close to pat and feed friendly kangaroos and adorable wallabies. This park also boasts an aviary with many species of birds. From the flightless emu and cassowary to the nocturnal tawny frogmouths and various species of owls, this attraction is just brimming with wildlife and is definitely a crowd-pleaser.
Drive your car rental over to Phillip Island’s Rhyll Trout and Bush Tucker Farm for a leisurely afternoon of fishing. There’s no need to be an expert fisher to get a hang of this. Experienced instructors that are ever-willing to provide guidance are around to help. They can also cook up your catch of the day should you choose to dine there or alternatively, bring home your rainbow trout if you wish to cook it on your own.
Panny’s Amazing World of Chocolate on Phillip Island is a great attraction for both adults and children. Proffering an interactive experience for those with a sweet tooth, design your own chocolate bar and feel like you’re in Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory when you drink from a gigantic chocolate waterfall. Panny’s Chocolate Café also ensures that you get your cocoa-fix from its scrumptious chocolate-themed menu. This sugar-rush experience is definitely worth a trip in your car rental on Phillip Island.
Step on the sandy, golden shores of Cowes Main Beach for a relaxing afternoon. Excellent for families, its high tides are perfect for a swim given its gentle waves. At low tide, wander around the tidal flats and rocks for some exploration. Enjoy a picnic or a barbeque at the nearby Erehwon Point Park or feast on local food at the restaurants nearby. Cowes Beach has a variety of food choices that will surely sate your appetite.
If you’re not into surfing, drive your car rental over to Phillip Island’s Ventnor Beach. Nestled in the northern coast of the island, this beach provides a calming environment for those who wish to get a tan or dip in the ocean. This coastline also offers a breath-taking view of the horizon; definitely an Instagram-worthy moment.
With so much to do and enjoy, Phillip Island is a mandatory destination that should be in your itinerary when you visit Australia.
What makes ‘The Great Ocean Road’ great?
Attracting tens of thousands of visitors every year, this stunning scenic drive is one of the favourites for both tourists and locals. Boasting the natural beauty that spans an approximate 25 kilometres, marvel at the picturesque sights of the Great Ocean Road from the comfort of your car rental. This is an experience that is not to be missed.
Travellers can choose to hire a car rental for their Great Ocean Road trip from Hertz in Melbourne or Adelaide. Those who want to embark on a road trip style holiday might also consider starting their journey from Melbourne and then ending their self-drive at Adelaide. Either way, Hertz Australia has numerous locations around to ensure a seamless holiday experience.
Start off your Great Ocean Road Trip with a visit to a small seaside town known as Torquay, located approximately 1 hour away from Melbourne. Options to hire surf costumes and boards are available if travellers wish to catch a few waves at Torquay Surf Beach. If shopping interests you more, head over to Torquay’s Surf City Plaza for some accessories or surf wear from well-known brands like Quiksilver and Rip Curl.
After passing by Anglesea Heath in your Great Ocean Road car rental, enjoy approximately 30 kilometres of stunning coastal views along the highway. With bright blue crystal-clear waters in the afternoon and picturesque orange skies in the evening, this is an unforgettable view that will surely etch in anyone’s memory.
Take your Great Ocean Road car rental to the famous Twelve Apostles. These magnificent limestone structures carved by the harsh wind and waves of the Southern Ocean is a scenic stop that should not be missed. This natural attraction is an approximate 5-hour drive from Melbourne and the best time to view it is during sunrise when the light creates a different visual effect. Enjoy a leisurely walk along the beautiful beach and take that million-dollar photo against the awe-inspiring coastline.
Nature-lovers are sure to love this spot. Occupying an impressive 103,000 hectares, the Great Otway National Park is a lush, ancient rainforest that is teeming with wildlife. This national park makes up a large proportion of The Great Ocean Road so do stop by and soak in the sights and smells of the flora and fauna. Before your visit, remember to check the weather for a smooth-sailing experience.
The Great Ocean Road Trip is perfect for chasing waterfalls. For those who love the great outdoors, Erskine Falls in Lorne is a 30-metre waterfall located in a beautiful rainforest. With stunning lookout spots in these locations, soak up the spray and take that picture-perfect shot.
Indigenous to Australia are the adorable koalas. Embarking on the Great Ocean Road trip provides you with the opportunity to see some of these creatures in the wild. Keep your eyes peeled from your car rental while journeying across the Great Ocean Road and look out for other travellers who may have stopped their vehicles to look up a tree—that might be a sign of a koala-sighting. Start planning on your Great Ocean Road Trip as your next holiday!