TRAVELLING AROUND AUSTRALIA IN A CAMPERVAN OR CAR
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A Beginner’s Guide to Travelling Around Australia in aCampervan or CarGetting on the roadThe best way to see Australia is on a roadtrip. If you’re planning a trip and are thinking about renting orbuying your own vehicle then read on. We’ve put together a full guide on do’s and don’ts, top tips andexpert recommendations for travelling around Australia by road.Here’s what you can find in the guide:1.2.3.4.5.6.7.How to choose the right campervan or car for youTo buy or rent? That’s the question Top tips for selling your vehicle at the end of your trip5 best places to visit in Australia in a campervanSurvival Tips for Living in a campervanAustralian Driving tips: Rules of the roadShow your vehicle some love2
How to choose the right campervan or car for youFridge vs. no fridge – lots of space vs. not so much space – proper campervan vs. stationwagon decisions decisions decisions.Buying or renting a car or campervan for the first time can be pretty daunting and with so manyoptions out there it’s sometimes a little bit confusing to decide on what the best option for you is.Read on for top tips and expert advice on how to find the right vehicle for you.StationwagonsThese trusty vehicles are cheap, reliable and mostimportantly easy to pick up all over the country.We recommend stationwagons for: Travellers who are more than happy to bunk down on amattress in the back of the wagon or to sleep in a tent. Travellers on a budget – they are cheaper vehicles torun than vans or campervans. Groups of mates who are travelling together (this is agreat way to save on the cost of petrol) People who prefer automatic vehicles (over 85% ofstationwagons are auto) People who are planning to mix it up between campingand staying in hostels.Cost: Travellers Autobarn offer stationwagons to rent from 35 a day, or you can buy one for about 3000 – 50003
CampervansThe perfect vehicle for groups of two who are planning onliving life on the road for a long period of time (6 months).We recommend campervans for: People who have some extra cash to spend on a vehicle Travellers who prefer their home comforts such asfridge, kitchen sink and gas stove. Travellers who are planning on sleeping in their vehicleevery night and are looking for a little more room. Travellers who are confident with driving a manual.Cost: Bag yourself a campervan for anything between 9900 – 16,000 or rent one from 45 a day.VansThe perfect choice for a couple or two mates who arelooking to cruise around Australia at a chilled out pace.We recommend vans for: People who have some extra cash to spend on a vehicle Travellers who prefer their home comforts such asfridge, kitchen sink and gas stove. Travellers who are planning on sleeping in their vehicleevery night and are looking for a little more room. Travellers who are confident with driving a manual.Cost: Pick up a van from Travellers Autobarn from around 4000 – 8000 or rent one from 35 a day4
4WD4WD’s are one of the best cars to travel around Australiain. They are expensive to buy, and expensive to run – butdon’t let that put you off. If you’re planning a adrenalinefilled Aussie roadtrip adventure then this could be the carfor you.We recommend 4WD’s for: Travellers who have some cash to spend Travellers who are looking to head off the beaten track Groups of 2 – 5 who are planning on sleeping in hostelsand motels at night. Experienced drivers who will be confident handling sucha big and powerful car Nature lovers who want to explore the most remoteparts of Australia.Cost: A 4WD from Traveller’s Autobarn will cost youbetween 6000 – 10,000.5
To buy or rent? That’s the question Once you’ve decided on the vehicle that’s right for you and your trip the next decision you need tomake is whether to buy or rent your vehicle in Australia.Below is a list of some important factors you need to consider before you make the call:1. How long are you going to be travelling aroundAustralia for?This is the most important factor to consider when you’redebating whether to rent or buy your campervan or car. Ifyou’re only planning on hitting the open road for 3 – 4months (or less) then we recommend you rent. Thebenefits of doing this are: They come equipped with all the campervan essentialsyou need 24 / 7 roadside assistance Toll free service number Access to free camp groundsIf you are planning on staying in Australia for as long aspossible then buying probably makes the most sense foryou. If you are travelling in Australia for a year or 2 thenit’s likely you’ll have to find work at some point and havingyour own vehicle will help to open up lots of possibilities foryou – especially if you are planning on doing the farmwork that’s essential for getting your 2nd year visa.2. How much money do you have?At the end of the day it all comes down to how much dollaryou are willing to spend. If you are a backpacker withcash to spare (lucky you), then renting is an easy optionthat offers no worries, no hassle and extra security.6
If you are working to a tight budget then we recommendyou take the time to shop around for a good deal on avehicle. Don’t forget to consider how much you will getback when you sell it at the end of your trip.3. Looking for complete freedom?If you want to come and go as you please, you want theoption to change your route whenever, paint it, bump it –then buying your own vehicle is for you.There are a number of benefits to renting your vehicle butif you’re really looking for the ultimate freedom out on theopen road then owning your wheels is the way forward.What kind of traveller are you?If the idea of breaking down on the side of the road in theoutback and having to flag down a stranger to tow you tothe nearest local garage is your idea of a nightmare thenowning your vehicle might not be for you and renting givesyou extra security and minimum fuss if something happens.On the other hand if you’re adventurous, confidant andmore than happy to deal with unplanned scenarios thenbuying is the way to go.7
Top tips for selling your vehicle at the end of your tripWhen it’s time to pack up your bags, dust the sand off your flip flops and start wearing all whiteto show off your awesome tan it’s also time to sell your vehicle on.But what do you need to consider? Where will you end up selling your vehicle? It’s all about being in the right place at theright time. April to July is probably the worst time of year to try and sell your vehicle (asSydney, Melbourne and Perth will all be very quiet). Avoid trying to sell your vehicle inDarwin and Cairns between December and June, and Brisbane and Adelaide can be difficultall year round. Registration and paperwork. The more registration you have on your vehicle the moreattractive it is to a prospective buyer (we recommend at least 3 months) How much time do you have? Don’t leave it too late to try and sell your vehicle before youhead off back home as it can take 2 – 4 weeks to sell your vehicle on. That’s a lot of time tospend worrying that you might not sell it!8
What is a buyback guarantee and why does it matter?Buyback guarantee is when we tell you up front how much we will pay to ‘buy back’your vehicle before you even buy it in the first place. This means you can avoid the money worriesor time pressure at the end of your trip and get on with living it up Down Under for your last fewweeks in Australia.We also let you return your vehicle to any of our locations –Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin or Perth. Tooeasy!If you do manage to sell it on yourself for cash then no worries –just give us a call to let us know.Another added bonus is that you don’t need to worry about any ofthe paperwork as we handle all of that for you.9
5 best places to visit in Australia in a campervanHere are some of the places we recommend you and your campervan visit:1. The Great Ocean Road: Epic beaches, great campsites andbreathtaking sunsets.2. West Coast Adventure in Western Australia: Completewilderness, outback and epic beaches3. Tropical North Queensland: Rainforests, the great barrierreef and the chance to experience true Aussie beach bum life.4. Tasmania: Rural and natural beauty, amazing landscapesand secluded beaches5. The Red Centre: True outback experience and living in culturallandscapes in the heart of AustraliaFor some wanderlust inspiration and information on other epicroad trips and check out our ultimate guide to the best roadtrip inAustralia here.10
Survival Tips for Living in a CampervanTravelling around in a campervan is a brand new experience to lots of people, so we thoughtwe’d put together some tips to ensure that your trip around Australia with Travellers Autobarn isthe ultimate, stress free road trip!Plan a rough routeAustralia is enormous and you won’t be the first backpacker tolook at a map and underestimate how long it will take you todrive from one place to another. But, while you still want to keepsome degree of spontaneity in your trip, it’s ideal to have a roughidea of where you want to travel to, the route you want to takeand how long it will take you to get there.Have a rough idea of the places you want to stop by and visit, orthe route you want to take before you set off.Stock up on food at a supermarketOnce you have hired your campervan it’s likely that you will bedeparting from one of Australia’s major cities, so we recommendthat before you hit the road you stop by a large supermarket tostock up on all the essentials (and we don’t just mean beers andsausages for the barbie!).Buying food and supplies from petrol stations and small localstores on the journey can hit your backpacker budget hard.Buying cheap petrolOne of your biggest outgoings is going to be cost of your fuel.One of the best apps we recommend is MotorMouth. It’s reallyhandy for finding the cheapest petrol on sale in your area.11
And don’t forget, having the air-con on all the time will eat intoyour fuel tank – so if your trying to save some money settle foropening the windows instead.Buying cheap petrolOne of your biggest outgoings is going to be cost of your fuel.One of the best apps we recommend is MotorMouth. It’s reallyhandy for finding the cheapest petrol on sale in your area. Anddon’t forget, having the air-con on all the time will eat into yourfuel tank – so if your trying to save some money settle for openingthe windows instead.Campervan MaintenanceRemember that you are responsible for the campervan while it is inyour possession. This means that you should treat it like it was yourown vehicle, carry out basic maintenance checks every 500km.Basic maintenance includes checking things like the tyre pressureand coolant levels.If you’re driving a campervan then make sure you know the heightof the vehicle and be wary of driving into car parks, underbridges or low hanging branches if you aren’t sure.CampfiresBushfires are a common occurrence in Australia, they can be reallydangerous – so always make sure you adhere to the guidelines.We recommend that you visit or dowonload the dedicatedbushfire website or app for each state that you are travellingthrough (particularly in summer).If you start a campfire then you must always make sure it iscompletely out at the end of the night and have at least 10 litresof water nearby in case it gets out of hand.12
Australian Driving tips: Rules of the roadWith the freedom of the road comes a little responsibility, and you should be aware of thepaperwork that goes hand in hand with owning a car in Australia. The registration of your car, orthe ‘rego’ as it is more commonly known, refers to the set of registration papers that every car musthave. These must be renewed every year and are specific to each state.Each of the 8 Australian states has slightly different rules – if indoubt check the state website: New South Wales – Roads & Traffic Authority NSW (RTA)Victoria – VicRoadsQueensland – Queensland TransportSouth Australia – South Australian Government Transport,Travel and MotoringWestern Australia – Government of Western AustraliaDepartment of TransportNorthern Territory – Motor Vehicle RegistryTasmania – Department of Infrastructure, Energy & ResourcesAustralian Capital Territory – Rego ACTIf you break down, stay where you are.If the unfortunate happens and you do come to a standstillsurrounded by clouds of smoke coming from under then hoodthen stay where you are and wait for someone to pass by.13
In Australia it’s not uncommon to drive for hours without seeinganother person. So the safest thing for you to do is to stay withyour campervan or car. Leaving to look for help could mean thatyou spend hours or even a full day walking around under thescorching sun and in soaring temperatures, before you come acrosshelp.Always carry enough water and food.The hotter it is, the more water you need.It’s recommended that you carry at least 4 – 5 liters of water aday, per person. You also need to think about carrying someextra water in case you break down and are stuck overnight. Mostlarge supermarkets stock 10L bottles of water – so make sure youstop off to pick up as many as you need.It’s also crucial that you pack some non-perishable food to keepyou going should you break down – think cereal bars, nuts anddried fruit. We recommend that you try to avoid snacking on saltysnacks – it’s just going to make you even thirstier and could speedup dehydration.Watch out for Skippy!The Australian outback is famous for its wildlife – kangaroos,koalas and of course spiders, to name a few.When you’re driving be aware that collisions with kangaroos, cowsand other animals often occur on outback roads, particularly atnighttime, dawn or dusk. If you are pulling a night shift at thewheel then try to ensure that the passenger next to you staysawake and alert to help you watch out for any animals on theroad.Avoid unsealed roadsAlthough many of the roads in the outback are in good condition,you may suddenly find yourself driving on an unsealed road (suchas a field or a gravel track).If you have hired a campervan or car from one of the big citieslike Sydney, Melbourne or Perth, then you might find that theinsurance policy you took out does not cover you when you drivingon unsealed roads. Make sure you read the small print.14
To put it simply, a campervan road trip is the only way to seeAustralia. Speak to the team at Travellers Autobarn for moreinformation and to book your campervan today.Visit the website or contact the team for more informationtoday!www.travellers-autobarn.com.au/15
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