Road trip and ride share in groups

Ride sharing and road tripping together are very popular for travelers and backpackers in Australia.

The classic tour segments that you will find it easy to team up with other travelers include:

- Cairns to Brisbane
- Brisbane to Sydney
- Great Ocean Road from Melbourne
- West coast from Perth to Darwin

The organisers of these trips, car owners, travelers will advertise on Gumtree, Facebook groups, in Hostels and on traveler web sites like CouchSurfing.org

Gumtree is the major low cost advertising web site in Australia. Similar to USA's craigslist.

You should ensure you have the best travel partners for departing and make sure you are going to enjoy their company. You should also make sure that the exact cost or share method is discussed in detail. Stories are very common about people getting into fights or arguments about money.

Related Links:
Facebook group for road trips and ride share
Gumtree Ride Share
Couch Surfing

Other tips in this category

Shop for the lowest price fuel
One way car rentals for $1 per day with car relocations
Save Woolworths and Coles fuel vouchers for 4c discount on fuel
Skyscanner for cheap flight comparison
Tuesday and wednesday are cheaper for flights
Use Gumtree for lifts
Use Uber instead of taxis
Buying bus passes from other travelers
Avoid toll roads and bridges
Ask around for a cheap mechanic or friend of a friend
Ask departing backpackers for transport cards
Avoid checked luggage when flying
Avoiding paid parking
Buy a typical Australian car or van
Buy cars from locals
Don't get speeding fines, or other traffic fines, use bike helmets
Early morning or late night flights are usually cheaper
Free stop overs on international flights to see another country
Get SIM card from departing backpackers
Hitchhike
Look at Australian state of registration when buying a car

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