Motorhome rental Australia

Before you begin, or even start planning for that next vacation, allow us to present a suggestion for you to consider. Everyone has heard of Australia, the land of Aborigines (who migrated to the country over 50,000 years ago), Wallabies (small animal similar to a Kangaroo), Kangaroos, Koala Bears, and a people who have their own distinct and unique language. Everyone has heard of, or saw the movie "Crocodile Dundee". Perhaps now it is your time to plan a trip to the "Land Down Under" and experience firsthand the unique flavors and customs, not to mention the destinations, of this wonderful country. And may we suggest that you consider making this a vacation when you rent or hire a camper van, RV, or Motor Home from Camper Travel Australia? But read on for more information on why you should consider this proposal!

The size of the country is about 4,000 km (about 2,500 mi) from east to west and about 3,700 km (about 2,300 mi) from north to south. It is the smallest continent in the world, but the sixth largest country. The capital is Canberra, and the largest city is Sydney; both are located in the southeast.

While the people are often seen as tough, rough and tumble types, once you really meet them they take to you pretty quickly as they are a friendly sort. Another thing to consider is the climate. Contrary to popular belief, the country is not all steamy hot and unfriendly. There are extremes here, just as in other countries, but for the most part the climate ranges from arid to temperate.

With your Campervan rental Australia, one popular destination to consider is Sydney, the country's largest metropolitan area. The city's harbors and ocean beaches offer an ideal setting for yachting, sailing, surfing, swimming, and scuba diving. Bondi Beach to the east of the CBD and Manly Beach to the north of Port Jackson are popular recreation areas. A ring of national parks around Sydney offers spectacular settings for outdoor activities such as bushwalking (hiking). The Taronga Park Zoological Gardens have outdoor-habitat exhibits of endangered animal species and Australian wildlife, all situated on a large site along the Sydney Harbour shore. The Royal Botanic Gardens and Centennial Park are more formal areas of parkland near the CBD.

Read more full article on
Motorhome Rental Austalia

Whether it is a campervan hire/rental, or a motorhome hire/rental, there is no better way to see some of the best parts of Australia, and have a real outback experience, than to hire a 4WD. It is important to understand some of the restrictions in place with the operators of the vehicles so you can properly plan your trip.

Each 4WD operator has specific roads which they require you to obtain written permission to use, they use the latest information at hand to advise of the road conditions, and cannot give a commitment to use some roads until you pick up the vehicle, as weather conditions can change.

Camp Sites and Camping for 4 Wheel Drives - Permit Information.

One of the best ways to find the top hidden spots to Camp in, sing that campervan rental/hire or motorhome rental/hire, to really get the benefits of hiring a 4 wheel drive, is to ask a local storeowner or barman etc. Some of the best spots in Australia require a permit, which restricts the numbers of campers and keeps it special. Permits are generally available online or at entry points to the parks. Check the following links for the area you plan to travel to and it will give you the latest permit requirements, costs, and in some cases allow for online bookings.

* Queensland
* New South Wales
* Victoria
* Tasmania
* Northern Territory
* South Australia
* Western Australia

A good book to consider buying can be found at Camps Australia Wide It will assist you in getting to the best spots as well as a bunch of handy tips along the way.

Britz half day 4WD course

If you are interested in hiring a 4 Wheel drive, but need a little more confidence, then the Britz 4WD course is recommended. The course is offered from all 9 of their branches, and will provide you the knowledge of basic 4 wheel driving and take you through a variety of situations. The course costs $290.00 AUD per vehicle (up to 4 people), and takes a half day. It also includes the rental of an outback safety kit for the full duration of your rental. Let Camper Travel know if you're interested in this course.

For Great travel advice on 4WD destinations in Queensland have a look at the following site: Dirty Weekends

Below are excerpts of the conditions of use specific to the 4 wheel drive usage of each operator.

Read full article on
Motorehome 4 Wheel Drives

The following advice is to assist families traveling with one or more children under 8 years old in making sure they pick a campervan rental or motorhome rental vehicle that best meets their needs.

Camper Travel tip: for babies under 6 months old, have a look at the Britz, Maui and KEA campervan rental and motorhome rental vehicles as they can accommodate secure capsules, for families with older children have a look at the Apollo 4 and 6 berth as it has a great layout for families and a TV / DVD player.

In Australia the law requires that children are safely secured in the correct method / seatbelt, some campervan hire and motorhome hire vehicles cannot fix these seats, and therefore are not appropriate campervan rentals or motor home rentals for some families. If you are traveling with young children make sure you check which campervan hire or motorhome hire vehicle best meets your needs. Please feel free to let us know the age of your family members, and your travel dates, and we will provide the most suitable campervan rental or motorhome rental quote for your consideration.

Up to 6 months old, babies require a Capsule, not a baby seat. While some vehicles have the anchor points to use a capsule, not all of the operators provide for the rental of them, so you would need to use your own or hire / purchase from another source. Please ask us if you have any questions.

This table will let you know which motorhome rentals & campervan rentals have a toilet and shower, and its capacity to take baby capsules, seats and boosters. Click on the vehicle link to get the whole layout and vehicle specifications.

Read full article on
Baby Seats and Capsules

The major cities of Australia also serve as the state capitals:

* Sydney - Australia's first and largest city, the capital of New South Wales
* Melbourne - Australia's second largest city and the nation's first capital city. Melbourne is arguably the culinary, sporting and cultural capital
* Brisbane - sun-drenched capital of Queensland, and known for its party atmosphere.
* Canberra - the purpose-built, planned national capital of Australia
* Adelaide - the City of Churches, a relaxed South Australian alternative to the big eastern cities
* Perth - the most remote continental capital city on earth, on the south-western edge of Western Australia
* Hobart - small but fascinating capital of Tasmania
* Darwin - Australia's smallest and northern-most capital, at the top of the Northern Territory

Other destinations:

* Ararat, the Gateway to the Grampians, in Victoria
* Broome, in North Western Australia.
* Queensland's Sunshine Coast, including Caloundra, Noosa, Maroochydore and Mooloolaba.
* Cairns, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, Port Douglas, the Atherton Tablelands, Daintree National Park, and many beautiful beaches and resorts.
* Outback: Australia's red centre
* Uluru, aka Ayers Rock, located roughly in the middle, a gigantic wind-swept rock.
* Kalgoorlie-Boulder Western Australia's gold mining capital
* Ballarat Victoria's Gateway to the Goldfields
* Townsville The unoffical capital of North Queensland.
* Thuringowa City of 63'000 people next to Townsville

Info from wikipedia.org

Abercrombie River
Alexander Morrison
Alice River
Alpine
Archer Bend
Asbestos Range
Bald Rock
Barrington Tops
Barron Gorge
Baw Baw
Beedelup
Belair
Bellenden Ker
Bellinger River
Ben Boyd
Ben Lomond
Blackdown Tableland
Bladensburg
Blue Mountains
Boonoo Boonoo
Booti Booti
Border Ranges
Botany Bay
Bouddi
Bournda
Brindabella
Brisbane Ranges
Brisbane Water
Broadwater
Budawang
Budderoo
Bulleringa
Bundjalung
Bunya Mountains
Burrowa Pine Mtn
Byfield

Click here to view the complete list.

The Australian outback: vast and immense. Where the locals greet you with warm G'Day Mate's and the roo's wave back. What better way to take a glimpse of the outback than with the right vehicle for your Campervan Hire holiday.

So, if you want to get around Australia, make it a motorhome holiday and experience its beautiful tourist destinations. Consider making this your vacation when you rent a camper van or motor home from Camper Travel Australia. A stimulating experience while exploring the country. There are many travel locations and operators to choose from.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Campervan Hire Adelaide

NORTHERN TERRITORY
Campervan Hire Alice Springs
Campervan Hire Darwin

QUEENSLAND
Campervan Hire Brisbane
Campervan Hire Cairns

VICTORIA
Campervan Hire Melbourne

NEW SOUTH WALES
Campervan Hire Sydney

WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Campervan Hire Broome
Campervan Hire Perth

Campervan Hire Australia full resoucre.

* Drive on the left hand side of the road.
* Stay in the left hand lane unless overtaking.
* Maps, speedometers and road signs are all in Kilometres.
* By law, every vehicle occupant must wear a seatbelt or child safety restraint.
* Most of the main roads speed limits are 100 - 110 km/h unless otherwise s.igned.
* In urban areas the speed limit is usually 50km/h unless otherwise signed.
* At intersections, give way rules are
o Give way to traffic coming from your right.
o Vehicles driving straight through a T intersection have right of way.
* At a roundabout you must give way to your right and any traffic already on the roundabout.
* You must travel in a clockwise direction on roundabouts.
* No left turn at an intersection on red traffic light signal.

Read more about Australia Road Guides.