Australia has a diverse and unique natural environment with some the last undeveloped wilderness areas left in the world. The contrast of the landscape varies from immense desert regions to impressive alpine mountain snowfields; from rainforests dominated by huge trees to the numerous tropical islands and coral reefs of the Great Barrier Reef. Surrounding this great land is vast coastline, stretching for some 36735 kilometres and made up of sandstone cliffs which resemble gothic grottoes, the fingerprints of storm and wind, and golden beaches that stretch for many miles at a time.

The Australian inland features magnificent deserts and red sandhills, rugged mountain ranges and grassy plains, strange rock formations and spectacular gorges, and shimmering inland lakes and thermal spring pools. Its very vastness is difficult to comprehend, and one can travel for days at a time without encounering another human soul.

Motoring is a delightful way to see Australia and there are many formalities to impede the progress of travel other than fruit fly and tick checkpoints at some State borders. One can travel as one pleases and explore places near and far. The vast network of highways and roads link the great cities, towns and country areas and range from broad freeways to well-worn dusty tracks across the great Australian inland. For the more adventurous traveller there are also enormous tracts of frontier which can only be explored by four-wheel-drive vehicles. Most visitors are drawn to the beauty and excitement of the great Australian ‘Outback’. And many travel on their own self drive campervans to destinations off the beaten track.

The Climate

The climate and seasons of Australia are opposite to those in the Northern Hemisphere. The northern part of Australia, about 40 per cent of the continent, lies in the tropical zone, and the remainder lies in the temperate zone. Because of the size of the country, summer and winter climates vary from area to area but at any time of the year there is always some part of Australia where the climate is perfect for your campervan drive holiday.

The annual average air temperature ranges from 34 degree celcius in Darwin, the northern-most campital city of Australia, to 2 degree celcius in the alpine regions of south-east Australia. The lowest average air temperature occurs throughout the country during July. The highest temperatures are recorded during the summer months of December, January and February, when maximum temperatures often exceed 40 degree celcius over a vast area of the hinterland.

The optimum time to travel the inland of Australia is between June and October when the days are warm and the nights cool. On those occasions when the warm spring rains arrive the landscape is transformed into a carpet of colourful wildflowers. However, travellers should be aware of the quagmire that can quickly develop on remote and seldom-travelled, unsealead roads when it does rain. Although the northern tropical regions along the coastal belts are climatically pleasant year round, the ideal time to travel is during the cooler winter months, otherwise known as the dry season.

Touring Australia

Discovering Australia through glossy picture books, or watching authorative documentaris, is no substitute for exploring this great continent first-hand and on the road. Such an odyssey allows the traveller to plan a trip to take in their particular interests, and to operate on a schedule suited to individual needs.

You should always start your journey by researching and preparing an itinerary. In this way the traveller can properly plan a tour to take into account budget, mode of transport stop-over points and places to visit. Now this is where we come in, our Cheap Campervan rental can take you places, stop-over points and will save you money on your trip and accommodation. When you travel on our campervan rental, you will be served with an all in one accommodation and mode of transport you require for your self drive holiday. And touring this vast and great continent, it is best to discover it on the road. All you need to prepare is your itinerary and detailed maps of your intended route.

There are many ways to tour Australia, and they all offer attractive advantages. The most popular modes of transport include motoring in your own vehicle, travelling by a campervan or motorhome. When touring on our campervan, all you need is a blanket and sleep under the stars. There are hundreds of caravan parks you can stop to, the choice is yours.

Motoring is a delightful way to see Australia, giving travellers flexibility and independence. They can travel as they please, explore places near and far, and stop whenever the mood takes them. Australia is serviced by a vast network of highways and roads, ranging from broad freeways to well-worn dusty tracks. Our campervan is the ideal vehicle for motoring, which able to deal with the worst road conditions with ease. There are many roads that can be explored all year round, and they all pass through majestic country and lead to exciting destinations.

Travelling in our campervan allows ease of catering which adds that little bit more comfort for extended tours, without having to spend money on expensive accommodation. Our campervans are fitted with all your required necessity; convertible beds, water tank, extra storage space and gas stove.

Camping grounds can be located in most towns and resort areas along highways and near the ocean. Although the standars vary from one caravan park to another, they all provide the basic amenities of electricity, hot and cold showers, toilets and laundry. However, during the busy holiday period you should make bookings in advance.