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Australia is a large country but, luckily, it comes with descriptive geographical monikers such as the ‘Top End’. While you might be not 100 per cent sure what ‘Top End’ refers to, you could be pretty sure it doesn’t mean Tasmania or Melbourne. The Top End of Australia actually refers to the northern-most parts of Australia, which includes the top of the Northern Territory between Darwin and Arnhem Land.

The Northern Territory is so tightly packed with glorious natural wonders it’s almost impossible to see in one trip. But it’s incredibly fun to try!

Keen to explore Western Australia, the Rodgers family hired a Britz campervan, booked flights from Melbourne to Perth and set off for two weeks of adventure and exploration. They let us in on their secrets, why they chose a campervan, tips, tricks and their highlights in WA.

Planning an Australian road trip by campervan, but not sure where to go to make the most of it? We understand! A well-planned road trip itinerary planner can make all the difference to your holiday. So it’s worth taking the time to do a little research on where to stay, how to avoid the crowds, how to choose the right campervan and more. Fortunately, we’ve done it all for you.

There are so many elements to renting a campervan, from choosing the right model, understanding its features and how to operate it safely. Here, Britz expert Schultz Frost answers all your FAQs.

If you’ve based yourself in Brisbane, we wouldn’t blame you if you start getting itchy feet for a bit of city-fringe exploration. But with so many options and so little time, you want destinations that pack a punch in both the sight and taste departments. Luckily, we’ve got your back with this guide to the 10 best foodie experiences all within an hour’s drive from Brisbane, so you can (literally) feast on something new without venturing too far from the city. We’re talking everything from rainforest-dwelling wooden cafes to legitimate farmers markets on a real working farm, to coffee overlooking the rolling green hills of the Toowoomba plateau. All you have to do is hop in your camper and get out of town.

With its mammoth coastline and tropical waters, Australia is one of the best places for whales on their migration from their southerly base. In fact, on their journey northwards, those taking an easterly route tend to stay within five kilometres from Australian shores in order to miss the East Australian Current.

More than 45 species of whales, dolphins and porpoises can be seen from Australia’s coastline, with over half of the world’s whales inhabiting our seas.

Most commonly spotted are humpback and southern right whales, but orcas, minke and blue whales also splash and glide through Australia’s seas. Unsurprisingly, this makes it one of the best countries in the world for whale watching. During their migration season, you can often see mothers and calves playing, humpbacks breaching and southern right whales spy hopping all for free, from safe headlands and public boardwalks.

This trip will take you and your faithful camper from Byron Bay up through Queensland to the Whitsunday Islands, and past a whole lot of natural marvel in between. So grab your binoculars, some comfy shoes, a bottle of water, a hat and something to munch on, then head to Byron Bay.

Travel south from Cairns and up the Gillies Range to the quaint heritage Village of Yungaburra, where you can stop for a rest, lunch or stay overnight to explore the beautiful Atherton Tablelands – known as “Tropical North Queensland’s food bowl”.

Travel south from Cairns along the start of the Savannah Way. Take in the sights of Atherton, Ravenshoe or even a visit to Undara Lava Tubes.