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Actually just checked the license rules for South Australia. ( The State where Flinders island is located ) "SA driver's licence laws Short term visitors with temporary visas can drive in SA but must only drive the type of vehicle authorised by their licence. You must carry a current driver's licence issued interstate or overseas at all times. If the licence is not in English you must carry an International Driving Permit or an English translation." So on that basis it looks like US one should be valid. I would ask them. Maybe send a copy of your current license. DO REMEMBER WE DRIVE ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO YOU

Being Australians we don't need an international license. Seems most countries now are requiring international license for non residents. So it naturally flows onto a rental company requirement.

As we will be on the Island this November will try and remember to jump back here and let you know before your January trip

PS I would book an Uber. Tram idea is good. But then you have to navigate yourself and wity cruise ship crowd might be a rather crowded tram. If you book an Uber then it will be waiting there for you. Not sure how many Taxi's might be available with so many on a cruise ship. If the USA uber app wont let you book Australia , just load the Australian one. Then when your about to disembark book the Uber, that way you know the timing etc

Firstly we are Melbourne couple, so have driven the great ocean road a number of times. Love it and recommend it. Dont be afraid to get out and look even if the weather is bad. I find the sea takes on it own character when the wind is blowing etc Just a heads up in case you have not driven here before. We drive on the opposite side of the road here and the Great Ocean Road winds along the coast. So always good to have in the other front seat a passenger who also drives. As they can help advise/remind you of the right side to be on . Have a great trip and enjoy.

@MicCanberra Thanks Actually have already put similar message on our Roll Call. So just trying extra avenues

Do a search for seafront connect and Hertz Penneshaw is the location you want

I recently read my cover-more policy as issued by Commonwealth bank. Here is what it states "Cruising in Australian waters Cover is included under Overseas Medical, Benefit 2: Overseas Emergency Medical and Hospital Expenses if you are travelling on a domestic cruise in Australian waters. When you complete the steps to access the Overseas Travel Policy, for a domestic cruise, not part of an international journey, please choose ‘Pacific’ as your destination." So it looks like this one does cover domestic cruise. As always, best reading the PDS in detail to check specific coverage

Hey all good. Have you tried Thrifty or Seafont connect. ( try web search)

We are looking to book a rental car at Kangaroo island on the 14th November Need to get in early. Who might be interested in sharing the cost?

Think that will be the interesting part. As on Australian cruises they don't charge Gratuities. So will find after sailing if they do charge us. We got an exceptional fare deal. So can't really complain if they do.

We are Australians sailing on Diamond Princess out of Melbourne in Nov 2024. So here is a different one for somebody to possibly answer. I found an exceptional cruise price via a couple of UK TA's. Made enquirers and they said they can book for us. Which we have done. Have booking confirmation with Princess etc so all good on that front. The issue is , if I want to upgrade to Plus package is wants it in GBP i.e pounds and is 55 pounds. Equivalent to the $65USD. My question is , if we pay onboard would we be paying the Australian price of $65AUD or the $65USD My understanding is the ship is in AUD