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Australia’s Great Ocean Road tops the destination wish list for many campervan travellers. It’s one of the best road trips from Melbourne and a great addition to any Melbourne holiday.

Golden beaches, exquisite vineyards, stunning coastline, incredible golf courses… yep, the Mornington Peninsula has it all. Less than an hour’s drive from Melbourne, this luxurious location makes for the ideal glamping location.

Melbourne is well known for its awesome café and restaurant scene, great beaches, gardens, shopping and more. But many visitors, and even locals, don’t realise that Melbourne’s vibrant city centre is also within a stone’s throw of some pretty incredible national parks. Many of Melbourne’s national parks also provide camping for motorhomes and campers. That makes them a great place to set up camp for a Melbourne holiday.

National parks are easily some of the most breathtaking places to camp, with stunning locations that are hard to beat. Whether you are seeking national park camping just a few steps away from the ocean or want to find a secluded area in the bush for peace and quiet, New South Wales national parks are the perfect addition to any New South Wales road trip.

If you are looking to explore Tasmania by campervan and want to experience the best of Tasmania parks and things to do in Tasmania, grab your best hiking shoes and get ready to hike! Tasmania is best known for having over 40% of its landmass being wild reserves and national parks, so there is no better way to explore these remote and wild places than by foot. To help, we have put together this ultimate guide to Tasmania’s best walks and hikes. Whether you’re looking to explore the wild west of Cradle Mountain, hike for panoramic views in Freycinet National Park, or challenge yourself to a longer multi-day with the Three Capes Track, Tasmania has a hike for all kinds of adventurers.

Planning to rent a travel van for an Australian road trip around South Australia? Great idea! Whether you’re a family of beach lovers, wilderness explorers, foodies, or all of the above. This incredible state has loads on offer for families. Yep, South Australia makes for a fantastic destination for a family campervan holiday.

Dreaming of renting a travel van to escape to white sandy beaches, tranquil forested campgrounds or the silence of the desert? But not quite sure how much to budget for your adventure? When it comes to renting a Britz campervan, the cost will vary greatly depending on the type of campervan you choose, what season you travel in, the location of hire and more. To help, we have put together this comprehensive guide on the cost of renting a campervan in Australia. So you can start budgeting for your ultimate campervan getaway. Let’s dive in.

Planning an adventure to explore NSW by campervan in the warmer months? Well, travelling in a campervan in summer is incomplete without a dip in a swimming hole or waterfall to take the edge off the warmer temperatures. Luckily, New South Wales is blessed with a large number of swimming holes to take a dip. From rainforest pools to icy waterfalls and swimming holes, there is plenty to explore throughout this southern Australian state. With so many places to choose from, we have made finding the best waterfalls and waterholes simple, with this guide to the best swimming holes and waterfalls to explore in NSW. Any one of these (or maybe even a few of them!) would be the perfect addition to any New South Wales itinerary.

Keen to rent a travel van for a Western Australia road trip? Great plan! Western Australia is brimming with family-friendly attractions and makes for a fantastic campervan holiday destination.

Britz Australia has two branches in Western Australia – in Perth and Broome. You can even pick up your campervan at one branch and drop it off at another and explore Australia in between.

Who doesn’t love a good road trip in a campervan? There is something uniquely special about being out on the road, discovering new places, meeting new people and simply enjoying the freedom that van travel naturally allows. Especially when you explore Australia in an Australian motorhome. One Australian road trip we love is South Australia in the spring. There are some great things to do in South Australia. From the rolling hills in the wine country, to the rugged and raw coastlines, there truly is something very special about this place.

We know it’s a large state, so we wanted to outline some of the best things to do in South Australia. From the capital city of Adelaide to the outback Flinders Ranges and everything in between, this blog will cover the top things to do in South Australia to add to your road trip itinerary planner.