Tips For Driving In The Tnq
If you are traveling to the Tropical North Queensland region of Australia on holiday, you will probably want to rent a vehicle. This is wise since this area is one that you will want to be able to travel through freely in order to be able to take it all in. The following are some tips to know before driving around the TNQ.
Having a valid driver license is a have to, plus keeping it with you all the time is the first piece of advice. The next thing is you don't want to be driving around the Tropical Rainforest after dark if you're a tourist. Start your day early and allow time to return to the hotel before dark.
Be sure to always wear your safety belt, this is law in this area for drivers and passengers. This is like Europe in that you drive on the left side of the road. Some of these roads can become narrow so be sure to go very slowly through these parts.
In your car as you travel this area make sure you have a flashlight, a first aid kit and some water so if you breakdown you'll have something to keep you okay until someone finds you. If you do get stuck or breakdown, stay with the car, if you wander away you could get lost.
The natives of TNQ are always willing to lend a helping hand if you need directions or help in any way. As you travel to your destination jot down directions in reverse to help you find your way out again as this is where most people get turned around. And if you feel like you're not going to be comfortable navigating your way around there are many guided tours to go on to discover this land.
