Travelling with a Campervan: Best way to explore Australia
Campervan hire in Australia is one of the best ways to explore the beautiful country down under. It offers you the freedom to take your time and also plan routes that are best to your interests rather than follow some generic, over touristy path put together by a travel agency.
We’ve teamed up with Compare&Choose to show you some of the fantastic spots you should visit in Australia while travelling either solo or with your family in a campervan.
East Coast of Australia
Route: Sydney/Brisbon to Crains
Brief: a great route to explore surf beaches, charming little towns along the way and tropical Queensland.
Top attractions along the way: The Great Barrier Reef, Fraser Island, Springbrook National Park, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Sydney Harbour
Sapphire Coast
Route: Melbourne to Sydney
Brief: Visit the two biggest cities in Australia, marvel at the blue water beaches and stop at National Parks to appreciate nature.
Top attractions along the way: Phillip Island, Wilson’s Prom, Flamingo Beach, The Great Alpine Road, Narooma, Sea Cliff Bridge, Yindyamarra sculpture walk.
Northern Territory
Route: Uluru to Darwin
Brief: spend time at the Red Centre exploring Uluru, switch up the scenery at Alice Springs and make your way to the top end to explore more tropical landscape at Darwin and Kakadu National Park.
Top attractions along the way: Alice Springs, Kakadu National Park, Litchfield National Park, Kata Tjuta, Mindil Beach, Crocosaurus Cove.
Western Australia
Route: Perth to Exmouth/Broome
Brief: perfect for those seeking an adventure, swim with whale sharks, roam wild beaches and see penguins in their natural habitat.
Top attractions along the way: The Pinnacles, Nambung National Park, Cable Beach, Horizontal Falls, Penguin Island, Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk, Cape Leveque, Shell Beach.