Easter rush for locked down travellers
Aussies are planning to hit the highways in droves this Easter breakA new survey suggests that Australians are keen to hit the road for a much-deserved holiday break this week, with the hope the Easter Bunny will find them wherever they choose to road trip.
The latest survey results from carsales of 583 members suggest 44% are planning to travel over the Easter holiday break while 22% are still unsure whether they’ll be staying at home or hitting the road over the extra-long weekend this year.
Most Aussie Easter holiday-goers stated that they will be away for up to a week (70%), taking advantage of the extra two days of holidays on top of the weekend. While 21% will have a break of 1-2 weeks in total, taking a few extra days off in the week after Easter to include the ANZAC Day long weekend.
The beach (33%), the country/bush/farm (28%) and city escapes (10%) are among the most popular choices of holiday destinations with 16% of respondents saying they’ll mix it up and vary their holiday between several locations. Of those deciding to take a break, a majority (88%) are going by car for their travels, with some with caravan or camper in tow, followed by 7% who are heading to their destination by plane.
Almost half (46%) of people surveyed said that it’ll take them between 3-5 hours to get to their destination, while 22% will travel for 6 or more hours to get to their holiday break.
With so many Aussies hitting the roads and the nation’s highways over this period, it's a great reminder to take the time for some car and caravan maintenance and general driver and passenger safety checks before heading off.
Top tips before heading off on your Easter road trip:
- Check and adjust your tyre pressure and check the tread-depths
- Check your vital fluids including fuel, engine oil, coolant and windscreen washer fluid.
- Ensure your car has been properly serviced beforehand
- Take the time to pack your luggage and other holiday gear safely and securely (a loose item flapping or rattling is a major cause of driver distraction)
- Know exactly where you are going, with as much detailed knowledge of the route as possible
- Take regular breaks so you don’t rush the drive
- Keep everyone hydrated and well-fed during the trip (regular snacks can actually prevent travel sickness)
If you are among the few who are yet to decide on a road trip destination, we've got some inspiration for you here.
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