If your trip to Heathcote is all booked but your travel itinerary is a bit on the empty side, let us give you a few hints and tips.The wider area is known for having some great sky diving and sailing tour. So why not jump in your car, get some fresh air and reconnect with nature?

Fill up your tank, turn on the engine and get ready to feel the cool sea breeze blowing through your hair. Heathcote boasts some glorious stretches of coastline, such as:

• Marley Beach (8 miles away).
• Shelly Beach (9 miles away).
• South Cronulla Beach (9 miles away).

If you’re in town to attend a work conference, you’ll find International Convention Centre Sydney located 19 miles from Heathcote. During one of the breaks, head to a nearby restaurant to grab some food — networking and socializing can be tiring.

Get prepared for a fun-filled adventure in Heathcote. Which car you choose depends on what sort of vacation you’re planning. If you’re traveling on your own, why not opt for something smaller, like a compact or mini? They’re economical to run and a piece of cake to park. If you’re on the road with a few friends, book an intermediate or a standard car. They offer more room to move and space for bags.

For some, owning a luxury vehicle is the stuff of fairy tales. But renting your dream car is as easy as a few clicks! Imagine tearing down the open road in a swanky convertible, even if it’s only for a day or two. Or perhaps you’re just after a budget ride to get you quickly and safely from A to B. Affordable or flashy? Either way, there’s a rental car to suit your style in Heathcote.

You’ve probably picked your rental car. You might have even mapped out how to get to all the popular attractions. But do you know the road rules in and around Heathcote? We’ve got you covered:

In Heathcote, you’ll be driving on the left side of the road. This means the steering wheel is on the right side. If you’ve chosen a manual transmission rental vehicle, you’ll need to get used to changing gears with your left hand.

Traffic in Heathcote can be slow going between 7:00 am and 9:00 am, and again from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm. For a quicker drive, try to avoid these hours.

You’ll discover lots of places to leave your rental car in Heathcote. Even in the thick of things, you’re likely to score a space just where you need it.

Just like the rest of the city of Sydney, the neighborhood of Heathcote has speed limits that range from 40km/h to 100km/h. In residential zones, you generally won’t be able to travel faster than 50km/h.

Normally, one of two things will happen. Your rental car company may bill the fined amount to your credit card. This is the more common practice. On the other hand, it may pass on your contact information to the relevant local authority so the fine is issued to you directly.

In short, yes. However, there may be exceptions for vehicles run by public transportation systems.

It’s prohibited to use your cell phone while cruising in your car around Heathcote, and you may even be hit with a fine for just holding your phone if you’re in control of a vehicle. However, the use of hands-free or Bluetooth functions is allowed, as long as you keep your attention on the road.

When driving in Heathcote, it’s illegal to have a BAC (blood alcohol content) of more than 0.05%. Planning to have a glass or two of wine over lunch or dinner? Consider grabbing a taxi or using a ride-sharing service.

It’s a big no-no to turn at a red light in Heathcote. If you come across one, take the opportunity to enjoy a couple of mindful moments until the signal switches back to green.