If your trip to One Mile is all booked but your travel itinerary is a little on the empty side, we can give you a helping hand.Near the city center, Samurai Beach is one spot you might like to add to your to-do list. If you still have space on your travel itinerary, Tomaree National Park and Salamander Bay Square will keep you busy as well.

With some awesome day trip options available in the surrounding area, having your own car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to experience all that Wallis Lake, 40 miles away, has to offer. See the sights starting with Yahoo Island Nature Reserve, Flat Island Nature Reserve and Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve. Locals are also likely to point you in the direction of Tuncurry Rock Pool, 45 miles away. If you only see one thing here, let it be Booti Booti National Park. (But we’d also recommend One Mile Beach and Forster Town Beach.)

There’s nothing quite like dropping the car window and feeling the cool, salty breeze in your hair while you’re cruising by the sea. Pack some yummy food and spend an afternoon enjoying the sun at one of the stunning beaches near One Mile. Top options include:

• Birubi Beach (3 miles away).
• Dutchmans Beach (3 miles away).
• Jimmys Beach (7 miles away).

A rental car will help you get around the best sights quickly and comfortably in One Mile. If you’re traveling on a shoestring and eager to stretch your budget, a mini or a compact is an excellent option. These zippy cars are cheap to run and easy to park. If you’ve got the kids in tow, an SUV will give you room to move.

You’ll be pleased to hear that there’s a great range of both high-end and economy rental vehicles available in One Mile. What you end up going for is largely dependent on your funds and the activities you’ve got planned. Specialty and prestige vehicles offer the best in mod cons and comfort. If you feel like splashing out, why not grab a high-end SUV, or perhaps a stylish medium-sized sedan? On the other hand, if you just need something to zip around town in as efficiently as possible, go for a versatile compact vehicle (or something else that won’t break the bank).

The left-hand side is where you’ll be cruising along in One Mile. Be aware that the controls of your rental car here, such as the steering wheel and stick shift (if your car has manual transmission), will be on the other side of what you’re used to.

You’re unlikely to have any trouble finding somewhere to park in One Mile. With plenty of places to leave your rental car, exploring the top sights of this destination is easy and fun.

Speed limits vary throughout the city of One Mile, but usually range from 40km/h to 100km/h. Most residential roads have a maximum speed of 50km/h unless indicated otherwise.

Generally, your chosen rental car company will bill the amount stated on the fine to your credit card, including local surcharges and taxes. Or they may supply your contact details to local authorities, who’ll then issue a fine to your postal address.

Although there are a small number of exceptions, seat belts are mandatory in Port Stephens.

It is against the law to use your cell phone while driving in One Mile, and you may also be hit with a fine for simply holding your phone when you’re in control of a vehicle. That being said, using hands-free or Bluetooth functions is permitted, as long as you stay focused on the road.

When driving in One Mile, it’s a criminal offence to have a BAC (blood alcohol content) higher than 0.05%. Planning to have a couple of glasses of wine with lunch or dinner? Consider using a ride-sharing service or taking a taxi.

Turning on a red light is a big no-no in One Mile. Always keep an eye on traffic signs and lights so you don’t breach any traffic laws.