 When visiting Queensland in your Sydney hire car it is worth taking time to visit some local landmarks. Top of the list of stunning destinations is the Whitsundays. Located half way between Townsville and Mackay the Whitsundays region is approximately 900 km or 560 miles north of the state capital Brisbane.
Almost all mainland tourist destinations are accessible to those with a hire Car. You will find Car Rentals are a fantastic way to travel while you are on holiday in Australia. Even traveling business people have a wide choice of things to do and during down time.
Airlie Beach
Hugely popular with tourists and locals alike, Airlie Beach is a fabulous holiday destination. It is a colourful holiday town serving as the gateway to the Whitsundays region. Drive into town in your rental car and the first sight you see is a large expanse of beautiful blue ocean. Airlie is situated on a peninsula which stretches into the Whitsunday Passage and it is an ideal launch point for a Whitsundays holiday. Take your Sydney Car Hire and cruise along the coast to take in the full beauty of the area.
Bowen
Located north of Airlie Beach Bowen is a picture perfect seaside town that is home to eight sandy beaches. It is a short 40 minutes drive, so jump in your Sydney Rental Car and check it out. There is a wide range of activities to do and sights to see, including great reef, beach and estuary fishing. The entire region boasts an average of at least 8 hours of sun all year round which means they possibly have Australia's best climate.
Proserpine
Proserpine is another picturesque town not far from Airlie Beach. Driving through town in your Hire Car you will notice how green and lush the entire area is. It has long been considered one of the most fertile regions along this stretch of coast. For over 200 years sugar cane and cattle farmers have been the mainstay of the economic viability in the region. Reports are that from late June or so, the glow of sugar cane fires provides a spectacular sky show. Start up your hire car and drive around for a better view of this fantastic show.
Pioneer Park and Mill Street Park are popular picnic areas providing the public with picnic tables, toilets and children's playgrounds. Nature lovers should definitely stop at the Mill Street Park, which has a historical shady fig tree. Pack a picnic lunch, jump in your car hire Sydney and see what all the fuss is about.
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