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KoalaWelcome to our website about travelling Oz. We love this magnificent country so we thought we’d put together a website with info and videos about travelling around Australia and the great Outback. Some of the video’s aren’t our but ones we’ve come across that we link.

I’m sure you’ll find some interesting stuff here if you’re at all interested in the vast land that is Australia and everything it has to offer.

So grab a beer or a cuppa cobber and read a thing or two or watch a video or three.


Things to Consider when Choosing High Performance Tyres

Sport car tyres are designed to give a traction and increased handling response especially in wet and dry roads. These are the core exhilarating and delivering experience sporting drivers are looking for. They have very unique tread designs, rubber compounds and construction features to give enhanced precision, traction and responsiveness.

Choosing correct tyres for your car is the most vital decision. Understanding right specifications and size for them is the best place to begin. Your enjoyment and safety in driving for the next few decades and hundreds of miles is determined by this decision. You can own the best sport car but it will not be meaningful without a good pair of these tires.

Tips for choosing the best performance tires

  • It is recommendable that all of them have the same speed rating which are calculated per laboratory tests conducted under tightly controlled conditions.
  • Size of the tire. It is not optional understanding the size of your tire. To be sure and acquainted with its accurate size, you must check out your owner’s manual. Making a change on them may influence the correct performance of the car. For example, using smaller tyres than required may decrease its safety when driving. Consider this aspect with a mechanic before changing its size is recommended.
  • The type of car. When buying a new tyre, one have to consider the car type and the way you drive.
  • Longevity of the tyre. This depends on several factors which include: driving style, weather and road conditions.
  • Ensure they meet the requirements stated by the manufacturer of the sport car.
  • Cost of the tire:-Cost is a vital factor when selecting to best tire. If lucky, one may have the ability to buy higher performance and more expensive tires.
  • Discount given: – Online dealers open up chances to make savings on the tires since they survive on three factors. They ought to have user-friendly websites which and very informative, relatively lower prices and fast shipping means. This gives one an easy way to learn about the available tires and find relatively lower prices. This helps when local shopping comparing the prices to what one gets from the dealer’s websites.

There are many tyre options giving one a chance to select the best which meets their requirements. Sports performance tyres are suitable for sport cars used in races. They are designed in a way that they resist slip with a unidirectional pattern which prompt water excavation, allow high speeds and enhances safety when skidding. They have stability and very durable. In addition, the design minimizes noise when driving and are able to endure speeds upwards of 200Km/h. They have unique pattern that is streamlined for overall performance.

Tyres go through exhaustive development and testing which can be seen in the below Maxxis video:


Aussie Furniture Removal Tips That Will Save You Some Cash

Australia is a big place and sometime we need to relocate and it’s not possible to do the move ourselves even if ‘Dave’ is going to loan us his ute.

Most of us whether it’s our home or office accumulate a lot of furniture and stuff. Furniture like cabinets, chairs, drawers, office desks etc. this aspect however makes them bulky. They will not be moved easily in the case of relocations. The problem is on the business and home owners because they have to remove the furniture from the point A and transport them to the desired location or point B. They can however save themselves the agony by adopting some effective tips or involving a Sunshine Coast furniture removal company. This will save on the costs to be incurred as well as the time taken to relocate. There has to be a strategy to relocate the furniture in a way that will save money. Here are some helpful tips.

Consider the budget

A business is something that need to ensure proper use of the resources. The money available for use in expenses needs to be determined early enough. This will enable the businessman to know the money set aside for the furniture removal. The best company suitable for the job can then be easily determined with the budget already known. Some entrepreneurs tend to be tempted to change the planned budget to suit for other needs. This is however not recommended because there will be a lot of inconveniences experienced as a result. The prepared budget should be adhered to for the best benefit of the business on the other end after relocation.

Hire only the professionals

The price for the furniture removal services will vary with certain factors. If you play around with the factors, you will win yourself a good deal with the professional movers. Considering that the prices will be higher on certain days like holidays, one can consider relocating during the other days when the prices are low. The distance to be covered, the quantity of office furniture to be transported and other factors need to be minimized to lower the prices. If a piece of furniture is worn out, one can consider to throw it away or sell it as a second hand item instead of adding the costs of transport.

Pack in a cost effective manner

Packing can consume a lot of money if care is not taken. Where the businessman is to relocate on a tight budget, the packing method should also be cheap enough. Packing can be DIY where possible to reduce the costs. Instead of buying the boxes also, one can borrow boxes from friends who are not using them.

Minimize the quantity where possible

The charges by the furniture removal companies are dependent on the volumes to be carried. If there is a way that you can reduce the quantity, the better. You will pay less money.

Temporary Accommodation

Often you’ll need temporary accommodation whilst the move is taking place. This maybe because you’re moving a long distance or maybe you are waiting for a new lease to start or if you are buying, waiting for settlement of your new home. The most cost effective place to stay for a short to medium term would be motel accommodation Qld. Motels are great if you are on a budget and they are usually run by friendly owner-operators. You may also be able to negotiate a discounted rate if you are staying for more than a few days.

More tips on traveling around Australia.


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