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7 minutes ago, beatleman said:

When did they shift Flinders Island to S.A. bet the Tasmanians don't know.😀

DOH.

Try Kangaroo Island     lol 

Gee Hope the ships captain does not make the same mistake 😆
 

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.

9 hours ago, SKSMIKE5 said:

Thank you to both of you! I will definitely be checking on these rentals to get a car! Any must see's on the island? We plan to head to the Kangaroo Wildlife Sanctuary but are open to other stops. 

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