Australia is a vast country and no one on a vacation has a chance of seeing even a small part of it. But, there are ways that you can make the most of your time and see as much as possible in a relatively short space of time. Whether you’re a native Aussie, or you’re over on holiday there’s no better way of getting a feel for the coastline than by hiring a campervan and touring yourself.  

  • Pick your places

Depending on how much time you have to explore the country, you should pick a state or a geographical area that you’d like to explore. Melbourne to Brisbane is a popular route as there’s so much to do and see along this stunning coastline, and just inland, and you can take a long break in Sydney on your way down the coast, to take in all the sights there. If you start in Melbourne, you can pick up your van there and spend a bit of time exploring the city and its vicinity, taking in the beaches and the nightlife. Check out daily deals Melbourne for some great money-saving offers in and around the city then load up your van with supplies and take to the road.  

  • Plan your own route

The great thing about travelling in a camper is that you can plan your own itinerary. You might find places along the way where you might want to stay for longer, or others that you’re happy to drive straight through. The freedom of a van is hard to beat and there’s no need to stick to rigid hotel bookings or internal flights – you are your own tour guide and your accommodation travels with you. You can stop off at the Snowy Mountains and take in the impressive architecture of Canberra on your way to Sydney and, when you’re ready to leave; you can work your way up through Newcastle and Port Macquarie before spending some time at Surfer’s Paradise and the gorgeous coastline that eventually leads you to Brisbane. Once here, you can take your time to explore the city, again taking advantage of daily deals Brisbane to slash your restaurant bills. After cooking in the van, you’ll probably be pleased to get out and enjoy some of the food and drink that Brisbane has to offer and you should have saved a good deal of money by eating and sleeping in the campervan so you’ll have a bit of spending money to let your hair down.  

Touring by campervan is the perfect way to see a lot of the country in a short space of time. You can take a planned route, or base yourself in Sydney and travel out for a week or so at a time to see specific areas. It’s cheaper than staying in a nice hotel and you’ll see much more than you would if you spent a whole week in one city. If you want to experience the real Australia then you simply have to take to the road.

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