Australia is an adventure waiting to be explored, with scenic roads and diverse landscapes from Outback terrain and the hinterlands to coastal routes and rainforests. With the added benefit of driving on the left, navigate this vast land enjoying total flexibility and independence - and create unforgettable memories at your own pace.
See below for further information on campervan and car hire in Australia and our dedicated Australia Self-Drive section for our broad selection of self-drive itineraries.
Australia Campervans
For a fun and adventurous way to see Australia, a campervan is a fantastic option. Unpack only once, then travel with your accommodation on your back! Australia has an excellent range of holiday parks and campsites, and as a nation famous for its outdoor dining, barbecue facilities are aplenty all over the country.
Maui Motorhomes and Kea Campers both offer a wide range of vehicles. Facilities include:
• Power steering
• Airconditioning and heating
• Fully-equipped kitchen
• Hot shower and flush toilet
• Camping table, chairs and baby/child seat if required
• GPS navigation system
• Full insurance cover with nil excess
Additional features including television and DVD player are dependent on selected vehicle. Kea Campers are environmentally friendly (Green Globe benchmarked) and also offer a 4WD off-road vehicle (no toilet/shower).
Australia Car Hire
For an independent holiday that still allows you to retire to a hotel bed each night, choose to hire a car. AVIS is Kuoni's long-term rental partner, and offer vehicles from a manual 3-door economy (Hyundai Getz or similar) to a standard 4-door automatic (Mitsubishi Lancer or similar) and even a full size 4WD (Nissan Patrol or similar) for off-road adventures.
For inspiration, see Kuoni's range of suggested self-drives.
Australia Car Hire & Campervans - Need to know
• All drivers must present a current licence held for at least 12 months
• Minimum age for drivers is 21 (25 for some hire cars)
• One way fees, minimum rentals and security deposits may apply
Driving Distances
Australia is huge. This isn't something that should discourage campervan and car hire holidays, but it is something that should be taken into account. Driving is actually part of the fun, cruising the open road with the wind in your hair and absolute freedom - but to ensure an ideal balance of time on the road and sightseeing, please see our approximate driving distances between popular towns and cities below.
Alice Springs - Uluru: 4 hours
Adelaide - Melbourne: 10 hours
Melbourne - Sydney (coastal road): 11 hours
Sydney - Brisbane: 12 hours
Brisbane - Airlie Beach (departure point for the Whitsundays): 13 hours
Airlie Beach - Cairns: 9 hours
Broome - Darwin: 22 hours
Darwin - Alice Springs: 19 hours
Australia Car Hire & Campervans tailor made
Australia Car Hire & Campervans cannot be booked online. For further details and reservation enquiries, please:
• Request a brochure.
• Call 01306 747002 and speak to our Australia sales team.
• Submit an online quotation request.
Australia Information and Facts:
Find out more about this vast country by checking our information and facts or reading our i-travel article on our Top 10 Australia holiday experiences.