Want to drive to New Zealand and possibly Australia from Saudi Arabia, any tips?
Greetings, I will attempt to make trip on-land from Saudi Arabia to New Zealand and if possible to Australia. Not right away but maybe after 18 months or two years max. I googled a bit and found little information online about people who traveled a long distance such as this will be. They mostly complain about paperwork on borders and visa and insurance which can be a bit costly. As mentioned I will have this within a max of 2 years. But I need some advice, What car do you think can withstand such a long trip with minimum need for maintenance? I currently own a 2006 Chevy Trailblazer, she needs a bit of work but I'm not sure if she can make it even after I repair everything that need repair right now. Also how to handle money, I know that carrying a lot of cash is considered a bad idea even without traveling, so how to handle money while traveling a very long distance across many countries, hoping no bandits will come up and take away all my possessions, credit cards might be useful but can't rely on them 100%. The above are my biggest concerns right now.. Would love to hear a few tips from you, even tips about things I really should be concerned about that I haven't mentioned above Nick there are ferries between mainland asia and the islands, and there are some from Indonesia to NZ or Australia so I will not be needing a floating car.
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Does your car float?
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And greetings in return, you have written a lot, so I think you might be serious. Well I don't think its a good idea that you bring your car. Why ? Simple You said it needs some repairs. That's going to cost you money, and I think its not worth it. You are better off to either HIRE a 4x4 or suitable car here in Australia. OR By a car or 4x4. You can then sell it for what you paid, or make a loss. The loss you make will be less than transport cost to ship vehicle from Saudi Arabia to Australia and then to NZ. I you here a vehicle you don't have to worry about breakdowns and repair costs. About money. Just use you VISA card. No need to come with rolls of paper bills (cash). Cheers from DOWNUNDER .
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Getting your car across the ocean to Australia and NZ is not your only problem... You also need to worry about getting across the Himalaya Mountains! You may have to take a northerly route through China. How are you going to read some of the road signs written in a language that does not use our alphabet? Global tracking MAY get you from hither to yon, but what about the other necessary information vital to your trip: (road closed ahead, next gas station 200 km, etc?) I would definately suggest that you bring your own drinking water... Little microbial beasties in the local water can/will make you ill!
