Alright, so you’ve got to get your car from one side of this ridiculously big country to the other. Maybe you’re moving, or you found a sweet deal on a car that just happens to be a million miles away.
And now you’re staring at a map, and that little voice in your head is asking the big question: “Do I… do I really want to drive that far?”
I get it. Your first thought is probably, “I’ll just drive it myself! It’ll be an adventure! I’ll save a heap of money!” I’ve been there. But before you start making a playlist, let’s have a real chat about what that actually means.
Okay, Let’s Be Real About the Money.
We all think driving is the “free” option, but that’s a myth. Your wallet starts crying after the third fuel stop, and trust me, there will be many more. Then there’s the cost of a sad, beige motel room because you’re too tired to drive another inch. And don’t forget the endless stream of servo coffees and questionable meat pies needed to keep your soul from leaving your body.
And what about your car? You’re hammering it with thousands of kays. That’s a fast-track to needing new tyres and a pricey service. It even dings the car’s value down the line. Plus—and this is a big one—what’s your time worth? Taking three, four, maybe five days off work isn’t free. It’s coming straight out of your holiday leave or your paycheque.
Now, think about getting a quote from a transport company. It’s just… one number. That’s it. It covers everything. The fuel, the driver, the insurance, everything. No scary surprises. Your car shows up at the other end without a single extra kilometre on it. When you actually do the maths, it’s shocking how often it works out to be the same price, or sometimes even cheaper.
And Then There’s Your Sanity.
We all have this romantic vision of a road trip, right? Wind in our hair, great tunes, discovering charming little towns…
The reality is often just you, hours of straight, boring road, a fight with your phone’s GPS, and the low-grade panic of wondering if that last kangaroo was a bit too close. It is exhausting on a level you can’t imagine until you’re in the middle of it.
Now picture the alternative. You hand over your keys. That’s it. You’re done. You hop on a two-hour flight, watch a movie, and the next time you see your car, it’s there, waiting for you. The feeling of relief is huge. If you value your peace of mind even a little bit, this is a no-brainer.
Seriously, Australia is HUGE.
It’s easy to forget just how vast this place is.
A “quick” trip from Sydney to Melbourne is a full 10-hour day of staring at bitumen.
Brisbane to Adelaide? That’s a 20-hour-plus mission.
Perth to Sydney? Mate, that’s not a drive; it’s a migration. Over 40 hours. You could watch every Lord of the Rings movie, extended edition, three times over.
These aren’t just tiring trips; they’re genuinely risky. We’ve all seen the “Stop, Revive, Survive” signs. They’re there for a reason. Letting a professional trucker handle the long haul means your car gets there in one piece, and more importantly, so do you.
So, What’s the Verdict for You?
Look, you should drive if you’re a true adventurer at heart, you’ve got heaps of time to burn, and the journey itself is the destination for you. If you genuinely get a kick out of that stuff and don’t mind the wear on your car, then go for it, you legend.
But you should probably ship it if you’re like the rest of us—moving for work, with family, or you just want your car to arrive without any drama. If your main goal is getting from A to B with the least amount of stress, and the thought of all that driving makes you want to take a nap, just get a quote.
At the end of the day, it’s not just about the dollars and cents. It’s about what your time, your energy, and your sanity are worth. The right choice is the one that doesn’t leave you a tired, broke, stressed-out mess. It’s why companies like Unicorn Car Transport exist—they take on the massive headache so you don’t have to.
