I don't know about Australia, but you cannot travel around the USA on your own at 17 - not even using a caravan. Shipping a car form the UK to the USA usually takes about three months. No idea how long it would take to get to Australia.
------------ Citizens of about 35 countries can travel to the USA for up to 90 days at a time as a tourist or for some business purposes by registering for ESTA > before < their trip begins. The cost is US$14, which is similar to the fee for the Australian ETA program. Https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/withou... http://www.usembassy.org.uk/visaservices... Registering is accomplished online, you don't need the details of your trip, and the response is usually immediate.
The confirmation is valid for multiple trips to the USA over two (2) years so don't wait until the last minute. VERIFY the information you enter is correct. For example, human-error clicking Yes to the question about ever-before overstaying or otherwise violating the terms of a USA visa will cause your application to be denied.
Correcting the error will be difficult and time consuming. You may even be forced to apply for a regular visa, which is expensive in addition to being time consuming and difficult. The online application has a question about arrests and convictions.
It ONLY applies to major crimes and drug arrests/convictions as an adult (age 18 or older). Answer NO to the question unless your personal history includes an event which counts as a major crime committed as an adult or drug offense committed as an adult. A UK Police Caution is not an arrest or a conviction, so answer No regarding any you received, even for drugs.
http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/ineligibilities/ineligibilities_1364.html Print the confirmation - or at least record the number - and keep the information with your passport. Having a return or onward ticket leaving North America is a requirement, so have a copy of your airline itinerary at passport control.
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