Road Trip Planner for Australia

A road trip to Queensland would not be a road trip without a visit to the Great Barrier Reef which is the largest coral reef system in the world.

Make this visit to the Barrier part of a road trip around Queensland and visit one of the oldest rain forest in the world - the Daintree.

The Great Barrier Reef

The Daintree Rainforest

Travelling up to Cape Tribulation is ok by a two-wheel drive Campervan or Motorhome. For the more adventurous then rent a 4x4 camper to explore some of the more remote parts of Northern Queensland.

Check out the road and weather conditions before you embark on exploring the wilder parts. Make this an essential part of your road trip plan in Queensland, Australia.

Plan a road trip in Australia's Northern Territories usually means renting a 4x4 camper. You can road trip in a camper van or motorhome but you will be restricted in where you can travel.

Check out the Parks Australia website for some first class travel planning advice for Kakadu National Park

Kakadu National Park is accessible all year round but this site advises what you can do at certain times of the year. During the wet season roads become impassable and bridges are washed away.

Extra care is needed at this time of year for travelling in the Northern Territories of Australia can be challenging even for the locals.

The dry season in Kakadu is between April and October and the wet season or tropical summer is between November and March.

Staying Safe in Kakadu.

It's really important to follow some basic safety rules in the Northern Territories. Please make sure you read this before you plan your trip at whatever time of year you plan to go.

As part of your Trip Planner to Australia and you are in Victoria then The Great Ocean Road has to be at the top of your list and is one of the world's great road trips.

Drive the whole of the 243kms in a camper. Start in Torquay, Victoria and finish in Allansford. Or drive from Allansford to Torquay.

Don't miss the 12 Apostles (8 still standing!)

Did you know that the Great Ocean Road is actually a war memorial that provided work for returning servicemen?

There are two other great road trips in Victoria - the Great Alpine road and don't miss out getting into the wild back country of Victoria's High Country.

A self-drive one-way camper rental from Melbourne to Adelaide is one of our top rentals. It generally takes about 5 days to do this trip. There are plenty of campsites on the way and just so much to see.

Kangaroo Island - isolate here with the sea lions, seals, koalas and of course, kangaroos.

Allow plenty of time here to relax and enjoy Australia's wildlife, wine and cuisine as it is home to fantastic cafes, restaurants and vineyards.

Open all year round. National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia operate many campsites on Kangaroo Island

There is a blog about the top caravan and camping spots on Kangaroo island on the South Australia trip planner. Top Campsites on Kangaroo Island for Campervans.

There isn't a campervan rental supplier on Kangaroo island so you will have to take your campervan on the ferry.

Book through:

• Sealink
• KI Connect

Book in advance especially during peak season.

Gippsland is often overlooked when an Australia Trip Plan is being put together.

Featuring beautiful beaches, fantastic coastal drives, waterfalls, lakes, national parks and has the great Alpine Road Trip to visit Mt Bogong and Mt Feathertop.

Gippsland is about three hours drive from Melbourne in southeast Victoria.

Byron Bay is about a 9 hour drive north from Sydney and 25 minutes south of Brisbane. Perfect to travel to if you are starting your road trip from Sydney. Take in Byron Bay for the surf beaches and fantastic scenery.

Byron Bay is part of the legendary Pacific Coast Highway a spectacular drive that many first time visitors to Australia make their introduction to Australia.

Plenty of campsites en route and more than enough to see. Rent any size of camper van or motorhome for this road trip.

No road trip around Tasmania is complete without a visit to Freycinet National Park.

Start your campervan rental in Hobart or Launceston. To see the highlights of this magnificent Australian state you will need three or four weeks.

Tasmania is really popular for travellers who want to experience the great outdoors in a camper. There is plenty of wilderness in this unspoilt Australian island.

The main rental suppliers such as Apollo Motorhomes, Maui, Britz, Mighty and some of the smaller companies all have rental vehicles on Tasmania.

We recommend picking up and returning your campervan in Tasmania and either arrive on the ferry as a foot passenger or take a flight from mainland Australia. The ferry crossing takes about 9 and a half hours. You will need to book well in advance during summer months if you want to take your motorhome with you.

If you are planning on combining a trip to Tasmania with a road trip around Australia, most companies will combine the two together and apply a long-term rental discount to both hires.

Freycinet is a must for fishing, hiking, swimming, spectacular scenary,kayaking.

Tasmania has its own unique wildlife including the Tasmanian Devil, Platypus, Echidnas, Quolls and Wombats.

You can only take a 4x4 camper onto Fraser island and you will need to apply for a permit to do this. Two-wheeled drive vehicles are not allowed on the island.

We recommend leaving your camper behind and booking a tour to see this unique sand island.

Fraser Island is a 4 hour drive from Brisbane, Queensland. You will then take a ferry to the island from Hervey Bay.

One of the few places in the world where you can swim with Whale Sharks between April and July and then the Humpbacks start their migration. You can swim with these too!

Ningaloo is a marine park with a great campsite right on the beach. Spend your time seeing the incredible marine life and enjoy the remote western Australia coast.

Make a stop at Ningaloo Park part of a round trip from Perth along the Coral Coast taking in Monkey Mia, Kalbarri National Park, Cape Range National Park, the Pinnacles.

There are plenty of campsites and spectacular beaches and coastline to explore.

Driving up through the Red Centre and stopping to see Uluru at dawn or dusk is a magical and memorable event.

The roads are good and this route is fine for a campervan or motorhome. No need for a 4x4 here. If you do want to go off road and really into the Outback then consider the Mereenie Loop. For this you will need a 4x4 camper and a good map.

You must obtain a permit to drive the Mereenie Loop. It costs under AU$10.00 and can be obtained from the Alice Springs Visitor Centre, cnr of Todd Mall and Parsons Street.

There is a depot at Alice Springs for campervan or motorhome rental. You can fly into Alice Springs and collect a vehicle and do a round trip. Or you can drive right across the middle of Australia!

Road conditions change at short notice. Check the reports before you travel. Road Conditions for the Northern Territory.

Try to fit in a night safari and see the wildlife that appears at night too.

You can start your journey in Adelaide and end up in Darwin and include the Red Centre on your way. This is a long trip at over 3000 kms. Try to arrive after the rains so after April and before November.

Start at Broome and end in Perth for a one-way rental to explore The Kimberley. Note that there are excess charges for a Broome collection and other fees for a one-way trip.

The only way to avoid these extra fees is to drive from Perth or Darwin and return to the same location. Or, just pay for the one-way rental fee.

Ask us to help you find the best deal on this trip as there are sometimes offers to take advantage of to make this trip happen for you.

The Gibb River Road runs from east to west through The Kimberley. You will need a 4x4 camper for this trip. It is 660kms long so you should allow at least 6 days to drive it.

The Flinders Ranges are about a 5 hour drive from Adelaide. The Flinders Ranges are peaceful and quiet and you have a real taste of the Australian Outback.

Park up, bbq and watch the sunset amongst these amazing rocky gorges.

The Flinders Ranges are home to the largest lake in Australia. Lake Yre/Kati Thanda is 60km east of William Creek. You can camp at this spectacular dry lake at Halligan Point. There are no facilities here though so be prepared!

Visit Wilpena Pound fro great views of this amazing natural feature. Don't miss Brachina Gorge

There is a campsite in the Ikara-Flinders ranges.

Visiting the Blue Mountains is a must if you are starting your road trip from Sydney.

To get to the Blue Mountains is only an hour an a half drive out of Sydney. Take your hiking boots and camera and be prepared to enjoy the start of an Australian adventure.

Head to the Katoomba Area for the best views of the "Three Sisters"

Spend the night at the Woolshed Campgrounds and take your swimsuit. If you are looking to get even further away then rent a 4x4 to access the many tracks into the bush.