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Why spring is the best time to explore Australia by motorhome, plus how to save $250 on your next trip

02.09.2026 04:36 1 min 1 source РУС
7NEWS ENG
Why spring is the best time to explore Australia by motorhome, plus how to save $250 on your next trip
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Spring in Australia (September to November) brings wildflowers, blooming wine regions, and the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival. As shoulder season, it offers fewer crowds and better prices. Star RV offers a $250 discount on motorhome rentals with code STARSPRING7 for bookings from September 1-30, 2026, with travel from October 19, 2026 to June 30, 2027. Minimum five-day hire, blackout dates apply.

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AU Australia — fuel prices

Updated: 05.09.2026

Unleaded 91

$1.49 /l

AUD2.07 · €1.28/l

91 of 168

pricier than 54% of countries

Premium 95

$1.61 /l

AUD2.24 · €1.39/l

51 of 100

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Premium 98

$1.69 /l

AUD2.35 · €1.45/l

16 of 28

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Diesel

$1.85 /l

AUD2.57 · €1.60/l

117 of 166

pricier than 70% of countries

Premium Diesel

$1.85 /l

AUD2.57 · €1.59/l

19 of 44

cheaper than 59% of countries

LPG

$1.05 /l

AUD1.46 · €0.91/l

39 of 54

pricier than 70% of countries

E85

$1.78 /l

AUD2.47 · €1.53/l

6 of 6

pricier than 83% of countries

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