Top 5 Reasons to Discover Australia in a Campervan
By Gen Wright

With nearly 8 million square kilometres of wonders to explore, Australia is like no other holidaymaking destination in the world. From the rugged outback and the pristine waters along the Great Barrier Reef to the sophistication of Sydney, this country is like none other. If you intend to visit and explore, one of the best ways to take as much in as possible is by touring via a campervan.

Whilst it's true campervan exploration doesn't necessarily offer the 5-star treatment of a luxury hotel, what it does offer is 5-star opportunity to really take in the splendors of Australia at your own pace. It is nearly impossible to really "see" Australia from a hotel room and during the course of a few taxi rides. Campervans simply open up a world of possibilities.

Holidaymakers who choose to take the laidback, scenic route to Australian touring often cite five main reasons for doing so. These are:

1. Australia's Incredible Geography And Scenery

With landscapes that include everything from mountain peaks and deserts to rainforests and mangroves, Australia has it all. Each distinct region in the country offers its own unique draws as far as scenery and wildlife are concerned. Whether you're planning to tour just a portion of the country or you intend cross-territory treks, it is impossible to miss the incredible landscapes as you drive the terrain yourself.

2. Access To Landmarks

It is simply much easier to ensure the time and ability to see some of the biggest landmarks and attractions within Australia if you're in charge of the itinerary. From Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef to Wave Rock and the Sydney Opera House, when you base your holidaymaking out of a campervan, you can see it all on your time.

3. Ease And Economics

Whether your intent is to follow wanderlust without regard to a schedule or you have a set travel plan in mind, campervans provide a lot of comfort and flexibility. There is no need to worry about set hotel check-in or checkout times and you can even extend your holiday by simply picking up a phone. Your accommodations travel with you. When not wasting a single second on worrying about bookings and arriving at destinations at set times is to your liking, campervan travel delivers. Plus, as you tour all Australia has to offer, you are very likely to find campervan travel puts more money in your souvenir budget. With no exorbitant hotel fees to pay and meal expenses sliced down to grocery purchases that can be cooked in the galley, your holiday money goes a lot farther.

4. Campervans Provide A Fun Alternative To Regular Travel

There is just something incredibly liberating about taking a holiday in a campervan. The freedom to go and do as you please is hard to compete with. If it's raining in one destination, you can turn around and head to the next without regard to tour limitations, taxi expenses or the transportation schedules of planes, trains or buses.

5. Ability To Go Off The Beaten Path

Many say this is the most outstanding feature of campervan travel in Australia. Since itineraries don't have to be rigid, you are free to stop and see whatever you want. You can also take the long, scenic route, rather than the shortcut. If you see a beautiful spot for a picnic or for spending the night, you can stop.

Australia is a land of wonder that offers unique holidaymaking opportunities around every corner. When seeing as much as possible is your goal, campervan travel makes this possible.