Pick the perfect campervan or motorhome for an unforgettable road trip

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Is there anything better than a road trip holiday? The call of the open road beckoning you onwards, another discovery around every bend, and your day-to-day worries evaporating into wide-open spaces. Whatever the adventure, Apollo has the vehicle to suit your next holiday.

Choose your style of holiday to find the right vehicle:

1. The Foodie Fanatic

2. The Outback Adventurer

3. The Coastal Escapee

4. The Festival Goer

5. The Family Clan

6. The Romantic Couple

7. The Nature Seeker

The foodie fanatic

Australia’s fabulous food and wine regions include WA’s Margaret River, the rolling Hunter Valley near, and South Australia’s best culinary getaway, the Barossa Valley. On a road trip, it’s easy to stop at roadside stalls, cellar doors and markets before finding a scenic spot to enjoy your local produce.

Your Apollo vehicle: 2-berth Euro Tourer

Foodies favour indulgence and this deluxe campervan with its own shower and toilet provide plenty of comfort at an affordable price. Featuring full kitchen facilities, including a three-burner gas stove, fridge-freezer and microwave, you can cook up a tasty meal with great local produce you’ve found along the way, pour yourself a wine and relax.

Kitchen amenities, Euro Tourer 2 Berth, Apollo Camper Vans, Australia
Cook up a tasty meal with great local produce you’ve found along the way.

The outback adventurer

Among Australia’s bucket list destinations are the rust-red Flinders Ranges, stunning gorges and waterfalls of the Kimberley, and the Stuart Highway between Darwin and Alice Springs. There’s no better way to immerse yourself in the sights of the outback than by road tripping while sleeping in your own camper.  The rewards are immeasurable but you will not forget one incredible outback sight: the stars.

Your Apollo vehicle: 4WD Adventure Camper

This 4WD campervan , which has extra fuel capacity for long distances, suits couples looking for a proper outback adventure. Set up the external awning, get your gas stove going and enjoy dinner under the stars. Air conditioning and heating in the driving cabin provide comfort on the road.

4WD Campervan, Apollo Camper Vans, Australia
This 4WD campervan has extra fuel capacity for long distances.

The coastal escapee

Everyone should see Victoria’s Great Ocean Road, relax in Coffs Harbour in NSW and soak up Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Beyond the obvious, discover SA’s Fleurieu Peninsula and Tasmania’s Cradle Coast. The beauty of coasting along is that you can find your own headland, pocket-sized beach or little slice of paradise all for yourself.

Your Apollo vehicle: 2-berth Euro Tourer

This top-level campervan is easy to drive thanks to its automatic transmission, and has all the comforts and convenience you need for a coastal getaway, including a fully equipped kitchen, air conditioning and heating. Choose your scenic spot, put the kettle on and let the water views work their magic.

Beach, Apollo 2 berth Euro Tourer campervan
Explore remote and not so remote beaches at your own pace in a 2 berth Euro Tourer.

The festival goer

With its year-round schedule of festivals celebrating everything from music to theatres, cabaret to food, you can’t beat Adelaide for festival fun. You can also let loose in Byron Bay (Splendour in the Grass is a must), while Brisbane has polished its reputation as one of Australia’s great festival towns. Why not enjoy hopping from one memorable festival to another in a camper?

Your Apollo vehicle: Hitop Camper

Young couples will love the compact, cost effective and functional Hitop Camper , which packs in a kitchenette and dining and sitting space, as well as plenty of storage. Automatic transmission makes driving easy, and who doesn’t love some additional head height

Hitop Campervan, Apollo Camper Vans, Australia
Enjoy hopping from one memorable festival to another in a camper.

The family

Keep the whole family happy with an endless variety of water sports, adrenaline activities and theme parks on the Gold Coast. For more low-key getaways, try Cairns, Jervis Bay in NSW and Victoria’s Murray River region. A motorhome gives you the flexibility of stopping whenever it suits for a break, whether you want to plunge into a waterhole, hit the surf or spot some local wildlife.

Your Apollo vehicle: 6-berth Euro Deluxe

With power steering, automatic transmission and a reversing camera, you’ll find this 6-berth motorhome an easy drive.

Family, Euro Deluxe 6 Berth, Apollo Camper Vans, Australia
A motorhome gives you and your family the flexibility of stopping whenever it suits for a break.

The romantic couple

Romance is an attitude, but you can encourage it in lovely spots such as Rainbow Beach or the Whitsunday Islands in Queensland, Victoria’s Yarra Valley or the Blue Mountains in NSW. On a road trip, you can travel at your own pace to suit your mood, whether you’re ready for a cellar door, want to wallow beneath a waterfall or steal a seductive sunset moment.

Your Apollo vehicle: 2-berth Euro Tourer

This top-of-the-range air-conditioned campervan keeps the mood romantic with the creature comforts of home, including a large double bed and back doors that open out to make the most of those stunning sunrises and sunsets. The kitchen is fitted out with all the cooking equipment you need, so you can whip up a romantic meal to enjoy under the stars.

Bush, Apollo 2 berth Euro Tourer campervan
Create some special moments with a top of the range Apollo campervan.

The nature seeker

Hit the Top End and camp out in Kakadu or Litchfield National Parks amid giant termite mounds,      or head into the Daintree Rainforest north of Cairns to explore Cape Tribulation, home to cassowaries and crocodiles. Road tripping allows you to take it slow and easy while enjoying magical wildlife encounters.

Your Apollo vehicle: 4WD Adventure Camper

You can’t immerse yourself in nature more than in this 4WD campervan ; it’s rugged enough to explore remote landscapes yet roomy enough so you don’t feel confined. Featuring a full kitchen kit, fridge-freezer and solar hand-held shower, it won’t feel like you’re roughin’ it even though you are in remote Australia.

4WD Camper van, Apollo Camper Vans, Australia
Explore remote landscapes with this 4WD camper van that is roomy enough so you don’t feel confined.

Why Apollo motorhome holidays?

Apollo’s fleet of motorhomes and campervans has kept passionate travellers on the road since 1985. Having a hotel on wheels allows you unbeatable freedom and flexibility: stay an extra day when you find the perfect spot, sleep in without having to check out, take everything you need without having to cram it into a suitcase or car boot, and cook your own meals when the mood takes you.

Euro Deluxe 6Berth, Apollo Camper Vans, Australia
Apollo’s fleet of motorhomes and campervans has kept passionate travellers on the road since 1985.

The quality vehicles are easy to drive and Apollo offers great support and maintenance, including how-to guides and videos and 24-hour roadside assistance. The ApolloConnect app makes booking campgrounds, finding sights and getting discounts on tours and attractions simple. Go where you want, when you want. Take the road less travelled. And most of all, enjoy.

Euro Deluxe 6Berth, Apollo Camper Vans, Australia
Go where you want, when you want.
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7 features of a quintessential Aussie road trip

No one does road trips like Australians. Make your journey perfect.

The humble road trip is a way of life in Australia, and it’s not the same here as it is anywhere else. Sure, you could fly, but then you’re missing out on the bonding time and priceless memories that get made along the way (good or bad, you’ll be sharing them for years to come). Not to mention, some of Australia’s most worthwhile and untouched places can only be accessed by road .

But how to ensure your road trip is quintessentially perfect? Why use this checklist, of course.

1. Start with the perfect vehicle

A woman sitting while reading inside Star RV Motorhomes spacious Polaris 6.
Relax with stunning views in a spacious motorhome. (Image: Demi Gavin)

I can tell you from experience, nothing will push even the most tight-knit group to devolve into chaos and fighting faster than a vehicle that isn’t up to the task of a proper road trip. Enter the premium options of Star RV Motorhomes.

They have a range of sizes to suit any group, from solo travellers and couples to families. And they’re designed to be easy to drive.

Take the Polaris 6 , for example. This light-filled sanctuary of comfort has plenty of space for bigger groups. Three double beds, a shower and toilet, and an extendable awning (with room to move between them all) make it perfect for exploring Australia.

Couples might prefer the Polaris 2 with a fully self-contained bathroom, kitchen and a bed for two that transforms into comfortable seating during the day. Both models are pet-friendly.

2. Pack the tastiest snacks

A couple having a picnic beside Star RV Motorhomes.
Make use of the spacious storage in your Star RV.

Road trip snacks are an Australian art. Some, you’ll need to pick up along the way. We’re talking the iconic Chico Roll, choccie milk and maybe a sneaky potato scallop (or several).

Others, you can pack ahead of time to save on time and, usually, money. Thankfully, Star RV Motorhomes all come with plenty of storage space, so your snacks can last as long as your road trip. Think fresh fruit and other supplies to cook lunch and dinner along the way. Plenty of lollies and maybe even some soft drinks and Red Bulls for the road.

Not to mention, many Star RV motorhomes have a kitchen onboard, complete with a full-size kitchen, so you won’t need to lug an esky around.

3. Bring your pet for the ride

A child and its pet inside Star RV Motorhomes.
Travel Australia with your four-legged co-pilot. (Image: Erin Bacchi)

Man’s best friend is essential for a truly Aussie road trip. Pet-friendly Star RV Motorhomes not only mean your dog (or cat, if they enjoy the open road more than mine do) can experience Australia with you, but that you save a small fortune on pet sitters or dog hotels.

4. Prepare the perfect soundtrack

Two people having coffee with a view.
Chase the journey and the destination.

No ifs, ands or buts, the perfect soundtrack can make or break a road trip. It’s really up to you, but we recommend plenty of Australian classics. Cold Chisel never hits quite the same as when you’re listening to it with only gumtrees and kangaroos for company.

Of course, this means you’ll also need a good sound system to listen to your carefully curated tunes on. Star RV motorhome sound systems allow you to connect your device and play your own music. Goodbye, spotty radio reception.

5. A spacious tent and camping gear

A woman sitting inside Star RV Motorhomes with a view of the lake in the background.
Enjoy soft linens and space to stretch. (Image: Cariund Hannes)

If there’s one thing that a road trip can guarantee, it’s a campsite or several. So you’d better source a good sturdy tent, sleeping back, and a camping mattress that probably won’t help much – but it’s better than the ground.

Or, just hire a motorhome so your vehicle is also your bed, and comfort is a priority (goodbye foam camp mattresses) with linens provided. And you’ll have room to unpack and move around. Heaven.

6. Plan your toilet breaks

Typically, an Aussie road trip means pulling over at a good bushy area or finding a horrific pit toilet on the side of the road – the smell of which will stay with you forevermore. If you’re planning to camp, better pack that handy shovel and find a good, bug-free place to dig your own loo hole.

To avoid that hassle (and smell), forgo the shovel and hire a motorhome with an onboard toilet. When the toilet comes with you, there are no emergency roadside stops. Plus, it’s a whole lot fresher.

7. Pick the ultimate destination

Aerial view of the Polaris 6 cruising along a coastal road with sweeping beach views.
Hit the road, Aussie-style. (Image: Matt Finch)

Of course, the journey is half the fun. But the other half is an incredible destination. With accommodation and transportation sorted out with one motorhome, you have the flexibility to choose a gorgeous view for the night (or several).

There are endless views to choose from, like the rugged cliff faces of Queensland’s Carnarvon Gorge National Park. Carnarvon Gorge camping area (near the visitor area) and the Big Bend walkers’ camp both have bushy surrounds and a trail to the gorge itself.

Or Lake Argyle, Western Australia‘s largest man-made freshwater reservoir. Find the only dedicated camping and caravan park at Lake Argyle Resort.

Meanwhile, Mount Buffalo National Park in Victoria is prolific for its wildlife. Wander through snow gum forests and keep an eye out for wombats, Australian kestrels and more. There are several camp options here.

Start planning your Australian road trip adventure (and get 15 per cent off on any Star RV motorhome rental in Australia) at starrv.com/au .