Wineglass Bay might receive most of the attention in Freycinet National Park, but just a short drive away you’ll find a much smaller coastal spot that deserves a place on your Tasmania road trip. Sleepy Bay is a secluded rocky cove on the eastern side of the Freycinet Peninsula, surrounded by pink granite, orange lichen […]
...read full postThere are plenty of places in Tasmania that feel remote, but few have a name quite as fitting as Edge of the World. Located at Gardiner Point near Arthur River on Tasmania’s rugged north-west coast, Edge of the World looks out across an immense stretch of Southern Ocean. With waves crashing onto rocky shores, huge […]
...read full postExploring the Organ Pipes at kunanyi / Mount Wellington by Car Rising dramatically above Hobart, kunanyi / Mount Wellington is one of Tasmania’s most recognisable natural landmarks. While many visitors drive straight to the summit, one of the mountain’s most impressive experiences is found along the walking track beneath the towering Organ Pipes. These enormous […]
...read full postAustralia’s largest family-owned car rental company will welcome travellers from the airport’s first day of passenger operations on 25 October 2026. Redspot Car Rentals is proud to announce that it will open at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport when passenger flights officially commence on Sunday, 25 October 2026. Redspot has been selected as one […]
...read full postAustralia’s land area is a little smaller than the United States, and its stunning variety of landscapes, from endless coastal drives to iconic red outback deserts, makes it an exceptional country for a self-drive holiday. In fact, “The Big Lap” (Australia’s Highway 1), which joins all major cities in a 15,000km loop, can take anywhere […]
...read full postWhite sand, impossibly clear blue water and granite boulders covered in brilliant orange lichen — Sloop Reef delivers exactly the kind of scenery that has made Tasmania’s Bay of Fires famous. Located in the southern section of the Bay of Fires Conservation Area, north of Binalong Bay on Tasmania’s east coast, Sloop Reef is a […]
...read full postA Scenic Drive from Hobart Airport Worth Every Kilometre Landing in Tasmania and heading straight for the wild stuff? Good call. If you’re picking up your rental car from Hobart Airport, one of the best first road trips you can do is out to Waterfall Bluff on the Tasman Peninsula, part of the spectacular Tasman […]
...read full postHidden among the ancient rainforest of Tasmania’s wild west coast, Nelson Falls is one of those rare natural attractions that delivers an impressive experience without requiring a difficult hike. The waterfall sits within Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Reached by a short boardwalk from the Lyell Highway, […]
...read full postFrom the 2nd of February 2026 Redspot Car Rentals will operate solely under the Redspot brand, marking the conclusion of Redspot Franchising Pty Ltd’s Australian master franchise with EHI FRANCHISING (EMEA) LTD. For Redspot, this is more than a business transition, it’s a return to its Australian homegrown roots.Founded in 1989, Redspot began renting 2 […]
...read full postRedspot wins Product Review Car Rental Services of the Year 2026 and Direct Car Hire of the Year — proof that Australians can rely on Redspot. For the family-owned Australian business, the recognition means far more than an award. It reflects nearly four decades of genuine service, local jobs, and doing things the right way. […]
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