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The Analyst
post Mar 21 2016, 05:37 PM

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QUOTE(treblecase @ Mar 21 2016, 08:10 PM)
Now that's the funny one & basically will confuse noobs. But thank goodness only at CBD area.  biggrin.gif
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Yeah recipe for disaster for non Melburnians. rclxub.gif
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post Mar 21 2016, 05:44 PM

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QUOTE(The Analyst @ Mar 21 2016, 05:37 PM)
Yeah recipe for disaster for non Melburnians.  rclxub.gif
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but it create a very efficient traffic flow tho

TS, do visit Lygon St, they have alot of good italian restaurants. Pidappido, Universal (chicken schnitzel the size of an a4 paper) etc
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QUOTE(treblecase @ Mar 21 2016, 05:26 PM)
I know it can be stressful if it's your first time. But don't let the driving part ruin your holiday. Nowadays with modern tech, it's easier than ever. Just be aware of the speed limit & parking zones. You'll need a baby seat if your kid is still little.
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i'll need to readup on the parking zones... yeah, i'm including a baby seat in my reservation smile.gif
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post Mar 21 2016, 05:46 PM

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QUOTE(TechnoG @ Mar 21 2016, 05:44 PM)
but it create a very efficient traffic flow tho

TS, do visit Lygon St, they have alot of good italian restaurants. Pidappido, Universal (chicken schnitzel the size of an a4 paper) etc
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thanks for the info bro smile.gif
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post Mar 21 2016, 05:47 PM

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QUOTE(kenji1903 @ Mar 21 2016, 03:59 PM)
but our new drivers already in English and Malay wor?
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only got heart attack with tat pic....thinking pontianak just pop up tjhere rclxms.gif
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QUOTE(doppatroll @ Mar 21 2016, 05:47 PM)
only got heart attack with tat pic....thinking pontianak just pop up tjhere rclxms.gif
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so far only got good comments on this amoi, why you no like hmm.gif
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post Mar 21 2016, 05:53 PM

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QUOTE(kenji1903 @ Mar 21 2016, 04:43 PM)
those you mentioned covered, i'll search for the greek one smile.gif

i'm traveling with a kid so won't be driving at night laugh.gif

but note taken, will decide whether to take up additional insurance when i'm there smile.gif
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try not too, especially long distance.. Was thinking of driving from Melb to Sydney at night, at least decided against it..

otherwise, it's same as driving in malaysia so nothing too challenging. Get a good powerbank / in car charger, load up Waze and you won't get lost. The only thing is parking, we had a friend so he showed us some cheaper parking spots in the city, others can be expensive.
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post Mar 21 2016, 05:54 PM

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QUOTE(kenji1903 @ Mar 21 2016, 03:59 PM)
but our new drivers already in English and Malay wor?
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This is good enough for Australia. Was there at Perth last year and rented a car to drive around.
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be sure to take car insurance or it will cost you a bomb in case something happen. anything can be happened especially kangaroo or deer like to rush out to road from nowhere
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QUOTE(limjenson @ Mar 21 2016, 05:54 PM)
This is good enough for Australia. Was there at Perth last year and rented a car to drive around.
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post Mar 21 2016, 06:03 PM

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use IDP
drove from brisbane to gold coast
gold coast banyak korean amoi hhnngghh type
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QUOTE(hihihehe @ Mar 21 2016, 06:03 PM)
be sure to  take car insurance or it will cost you a bomb in case something happen. anything can be happened especially kangaroo or deer like to rush out to road from nowhere
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note taken, thanks a bunch smile.gif
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post Mar 21 2016, 06:10 PM

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QUOTE(cooly @ Mar 21 2016, 06:03 PM)
use IDP
drove from brisbane to gold coast
gold coast banyak korean amoi hhnngghh type
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you are the first one bro... any reason for not using your current drivers license?
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QUOTE(fuzzy @ Mar 21 2016, 05:53 PM)
try not too, especially long distance.. Was thinking of driving from Melb to Sydney at night, at least decided against it..

otherwise, it's same as driving in malaysia so nothing too challenging. Get a good powerbank / in car charger, load up Waze and you won't get lost. The only thing is parking, we had a friend so he showed us some cheaper parking spots in the city, others can be expensive.
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that's far bro... my bro did brisbane melbourne, took him 2 days doh.gif

wife is insisting on going to the car rental's GPS sweat.gif
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post Mar 21 2016, 06:16 PM

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QUOTE(kenji1903 @ Mar 21 2016, 03:45 PM)
need to consult /k travel experts

can I use my new Malaysian driving license (the MyKad looking one with dual language) in Australia?

or must I apply for an IDP (International Drivers Permit)?

My sister came  back from Korea and she said must use IDP
my colleague came back from US and he said no problem using current drivers license
so how?

sorry no drillz cos random say i always use the same boing boing boing girl sad.gif
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my brother studies in Australia and he is using Malaysian driving license to drive and ride bike without any problem
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QUOTE(kenji1903 @ Mar 21 2016, 06:12 PM)
that's far bro... my bro did brisbane melbourne, took him 2 days doh.gif

wife is insisting on going to the car rental's GPS sweat.gif
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Hmm, I used the google map when I was walking around town because there was voice guidance and Waze/GMap when I was driving for the traffic info, accidents, etc...

If the GPS is like the TomTom or whatever we have in our cars here, I think those are completely useless lo biggrin.gif biggrin.gif

But must ask other forumers because I never rented it.
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post Mar 21 2016, 06:31 PM

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QUOTE(kenji1903 @ Mar 21 2016, 06:12 PM)
that's far bro... my bro did brisbane melbourne, took him 2 days doh.gif

wife is insisting on going to the car rental's GPS sweat.gif
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If you're not going to drive outskirt, Waze is more than good enough. The only reason to get a car rental GPS is if you are going to areas where there may be no or poor telco coverage.

I drove from Perth to Mandurah and still managed to get data signal to use Waze.

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post Mar 21 2016, 06:35 PM

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QUOTE(sharpman @ Mar 21 2016, 06:16 PM)
my brother studies in Australia and he is using Malaysian driving license to drive and ride bike without any problem
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thanks bro thumbup.gif
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QUOTE(limjenson @ Mar 21 2016, 06:31 PM)
If you're not going to drive outskirt, Waze is more than good enough. The only reason to get a car rental GPS is if you are going to areas where there may be no or poor telco coverage.

I drove from Perth to Mandurah and still managed to get data signal to use Waze.
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thanks bro, did you get any prepaid data plan?
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QUOTE(fuzzy @ Mar 21 2016, 06:18 PM)
Hmm, I used the google map when I was walking around town because there was voice guidance and Waze/GMap when I was driving for the traffic info, accidents, etc...

If the GPS is like the TomTom or whatever we have in our cars here, I think those are completely useless lo biggrin.gif  biggrin.gif

But must ask other forumers because I never rented it.
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