Clearly, the types of the vehicles that are offered are going to vary from one company to another. It is important that you check on the brand and model of the car that you’re eyeing to rent. And in order to get the most of your money, compare the rates of that particular car from different car rental companies. However, keep in mind that when comparing, you don’t just take a look at the price. Check out for free mileage as well especially if you’re planning out on travelling around far and in between places– which is by the way likely to happen since there are just too many sights to see in this Australian city.

For added convenience, ask for quotes simply by filling out the quote form. As you can see, it will just ask about your trip details as well as itineraries. When all the details are keyed in to the online form, the approximated cost is immediately provided in order to provide you an idea on how much would it cost you to get the service?

The agencies for 4WD hire are in different locations in the city. And in addition, they have other options of car rental other than small and medium sized vehicles. There are many agencies that also offer vans as well as trucks for rental. There are bigger and larger vehicles to be rented out as option in cases when you need to move some stuff from one place to another.

Indeed, comparing prices is the best way to shop. It makes sure that you are able to set up a certain budget for it. Also, you have to understand that the prices on hiring an automobile will also vary whether a vehicle is operated manually or automatically. Obviously, there are a lot of factors that make up the rates of 4WD hire.

For sensational family fun don’t get on your bike, get on a Segway and float above the ground.

OK, it’s not quite levitating, but the Segway personal transporter does feel like it hovers above the ground rather than rides over it, and that’s a thrilling sensation.

Looking a bit like a pogo stick with wheels the Segway uses dynamic stabilisation technology, including gyroscopic sensors, to make it self-balancing once you’re standing on it.

Like an extension of your body it senses your movements and the changing terrain then responds accordingly.  To move forward or backward, you just lean forward or backward; to stop you stand up straight and to turn you lean in the direction you want to go.

Basically, if you can stand up you can ride one, although their size dictates children need to be about nine years old and there are weight restrictions (between 30 and 120kg).

It definitely feels a bit weird initially, but it doesn’t take long to get the hang of riding one and then you fall in love with the sensation and want to take the Segway home.  

 Segway Tours in Sydney operates at Newington Armory in Sydney Olympic Park and offers 30-minute fun rides through to 90-minute all-terrain adventures. Unless you’ve got very young children who might tire, you should definitely go for the longest tour, which still isn’t enough!

All rides start with individual tuition, then a guide accompanies you around the park. As your confidence builds they’ll teach you new skills and soon you’ll be zooming off, spinning around and racing each other – with a permanent grin plastered on your face.

Our family has done it twice and can’t wait to do it again. Sure it’s not cheap, but it makes a memorable special occasion family outing you’ll be talking about for ages.

Have you done any great Segway tours you’d like to share?

Sydney: Segway Tours Ph 1300 85 99 83, www.segwaytours.com.au

Queensland: Segway Safaris are available at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat. See www.segwayqueensland.com.au