Australia Camper Rental - Fishing is a favourite South West activity!

There’s no doubt about it, renting a camper van gives you a fantastic freedom. The fact that you can go anywhere at any time is the key appeal of a driving holiday.  While it’s tempting to hit the open road with no plans, we wouldn’t recommend it.

Instead, we recommend planning an Itinerary. It doesn’t need to be detailed, but should be a basic guide to where you will travel and how long you intend to spend at each destination.

Suggested Itinerary: South-West Forest

Western Australia’s South West corner blends stunning white coastlines and blue ocean on the doorstep of lush, tall forests. It’s gourmet good, world-renown wineries and fine accommodation options make the South West a favourite place for couples seeking a romantic holiday. On the other hand, families and adventure seekers will find a plenty of fun in the South West’s farm stays, caravan parks, fishing spots, hiking trails, limestone caves and other tourist attractions.

http://www.westernaustralia.com provides travellers with beautifully detailed suggesed Itinerarys. As you can see, we’ve included one here so you can see how alluring they are!

WesternAustralia.com’s Southern Forests Itinerary

Duration:   5 days
Distance:   981km / 610miles
Day 1: Perth to Bridgetown – 260km / 162miles
Day 2: Bridgetown to Pemberton – 67km / 42miles
Day 3: Pemberton to Walpole / Denmark – 185km / 115miles
Day 4: Denmark to Albany – 53km / 33miles
Day 5: Albany to Perth – 409km / 258miles

Get the Details of this 5 Day Trip

For more information about each of the days on this five day trip, check out the website. Just remember, you won’t need to pay for accommodation when you rent a campervan from us. For a small fee, you can choose to stay in one of the South West corner’s many well-equuipped tourist parks. Alternatively, you can “freedom camp” and find a free camping ground in a quiet corner of the forest.

Australia Camper Rental for this South West Trip

You can choose either a campervan or a 4WD for your driving holiday in the South West. If you fancy hitting the beach or driving off-road, choose the 4WD option. Call our office today and talk to us about your plans. As your Australia camper rental specialists, we can recommend the right vehicle for you to suit your needs and your itinerary.

Contrary to the portrayal of Australia in the famous Crocodile Dundee movies, most parts of Australia are not hot all year round. Depending on where you are in Australia, it may even be snowing! With that in mind, you must ensure your planned activities are suitable for the season. Here are some tips to make it easier.

Make the Most of the Weather

Depending on your tolerance for heat/cold, you can seek out the kind of weather you enjoy the most. Here are some tips from recent campervan hire customers.

• Head up north (Broome, Exmouth, Coral Bay, etc.) during Winter months to seek out warm, balmy weather.

• Head south during Winter months for invigorating forest bushwalks and refreshing rains, interspersed with warming winery visits!

• If you’ll be driving during Summer months, stick to coastal areas where you can cool off at the beach.

Seasonal Warnings

• During Summer, Central Australia is especially hot and not recommended for people accustomed to colder climates. Summer months may also bring cyclones in the north of Australia, so be aware.
• Jellyfish swarms are seasonal and vary from location to location. If you’re keen to swim at the beach on your Australian driving holiday, be sure there are no jellyfish swarming in the area.
• During Winter, you may want to avoid beach camping. Instead, we recommend taking your hire van to a holiday park, or sticking to designated camping grounds. There’s plenty to do, including bushwalking and sight-seeing.

Peak Season Can be Expensive

Peak-season sees many Aussie locals escaping to caravan parks and hotels/motels on popular coastal towns. The accommodation may be stretched to the limit and food and attractions will be expensive. Our advice is to book ahead of time, especially if you plan to park your hire campervan in a holiday park.

Thinking about booking an Australia Driving Holiday? Call us today and we’ll help you get started.

Campabout Oz Customers Recommend Bremer Bay WA

Bremer Bay in South Western Australia comes highly recommended by our customers. Known for it’s beautiful white beaches, ideal for swimming and fishing, the tiny town has a permanent population of only 300 people.

Bremer Bay is today’s recommended campervan holiday destination.

Four Reasons to Visit Bremer Bay

1. Swimming at John Cove. John Cove is a stunning swimming spot in Bremer Bay. Just a 10 minute walk from the centre of town, the cove is naturally sheltered, making it the preferred swimming spot for locals and tourists alike.
2. Boating/Fishing. Bremer Bay boasts a marina and jetty, making it ideal for boating enthusiasts. With or without a boat, Bremer Bay beaches are a popular fishing spot. You can go deep-sea fishing, or stick to the shore with a rod and reel.
3. Whale Waching. From July through to October, Southern Right whales can be spotted off the coast of Bremer Bay and surrounding areas. It’s not uncommon to spot a pod of whales, including baby calves.
4. Watersports. Surfing, scuba diving, body boarding, snorkelling and more. All kinds of watersports are available in Bremer Bay. You can choose to go by yourself, or organise a professional chartered service.

Heading into Christmas, Bremer Bay is a popular destination for many West Australian locals. This means Bremer Bay – and other coastal towns – can get very busy. If you’re planning to include Bremer Bay in your schedule, be sure to book holiday park spots in advance. Give the Campabout Oz office a call today. We’ll make sure you’re ready for a great camping adventure with the right campervan rental and camping equipment.

Campervan holidays are an adventurous way to experience Australia. With the added advantage of saving money on accommodation, campervan rental gives you freedom discover the Aussie great outdoors at your leisure. Today, we’re making a list of some of our customers favourite campervan activities. Enjoy.

Campervan Activities

• Campfire Cooking
• Writing a travel journal (you can even write these online if you have a laptop or netbook.)
• Walking & Foraging (try making crafts from treasures you find)
• Bird watching
• Star gazing
• Holiday park activities (Pool, tennis courts, playground, etc.)

Physical Activities

• Swimming – at the beach, or in rivers, streams and waterholes depending on the location.
• Water Sports – surfing, scuba diving, snorkelling, canoeing/kayaking.
• Hiking – specially created bushwalks, such as Western Australia’s Bibbulmun Track are equipped with shelters along the track. You can complete portions of the walks (which should take a few hours), or complete the trail (alloy days or weeks depending on the trail).
• Fishing – you should double-check with the tourist bureau at every town to make sure you are finish legally.

Leisurely Activities

• Wineries
• Tasting local produce (cheese, olive oil, etc.)
• Museums
• Sight-seeing
• Walking

Call our Perth office today to chat about your campervan holiday in Australia. We can help you discover the best campervan for your needs, as well as suggest top destinations and activities. Remember – all our rental vehicles come with camping equipment hire. It’s a great deal and we’d love to hear from you.

During your camper rental holiday in Australia, you’ll probably spend many hours on the open road – especially if you’re heading north from Perth to Broome. If you want to avoid such a long drive, you can head South from Perth to the wine region, but you’ll still be doing a fair bit of driving. To help making driving easier, we’ve compiled a few tips to create good balance between holiday activities and driving on your camper rental holiday.

Tip #1 – Get Active After a Long Drive

It’s a great idea to schedule a day of activity after a day of driving. Make plans to get out in the great outdoors – hiking, surfing, sight-seeing – are all great ways to get some exercise and stretch your legs. With a day of activity, you’ll be ready for more driving – or a day of rest the next day.

Tip #2 – Give Yourself Time to Rest

Your driving holiday should leave you feeling refreshed and ready to get back to work when your holiday is over. That’s why it’s so important you don’t stress yourself out by scheduling activities all day, every day. We recommend designating days with no plans. It will give you a chance to enjoy your campervan. Light a camp fire, go for a walk or read a book.

Tip #3 – Schedule adequate time for each activity.

People often try to squeeze too many activities into a single day. While it’s tempting to do as much as possible, you’ll enjoy a better holiday if you’re not too rushed. One or two activities in a single day is usually enough.

Tip #4 – Allow Extra Driving Time.

When you calculate driving distance and time, always give yourself extra time. An extra hour to complete a three or four hour trip makes the journey more enjoyable. You’ll appreciate time to make stops, take photos, stretch your legs and enjoy a snack or lunch.

There’s no better time to book your Australian camper rental holiday. Browse the website and give us a call today!

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CampaboutOz Customers Recommend Coral Bay

When our customers recommend a location, we like to share it with everyone.  Coral Bay is one spot that’s frequently recommended… so we’ve decided to write about it today.

Some people come to us with their holidays fully planned. Other people come with no itinerary – just an idea to hit the open road. Whether you’re planning or ‘winging it’, we’d recommend Coral Bay as perfect destination.

Coral Bay Western Australia is a stunning destination for family travelers or individuals alike that want to experience something completely unique, distinct and memorable. Here are four great reasons why you should visit Coral Bay Western Australia on your Campervan Self Drive Holiday.

Four Fantastic Reasons to Visit Coral Bay

1. Resort Style Facilities: Between the resort hotel, the vacation rental homes and the caravan parks there are numerous opportunities for you to lap up some luxury in the area. Whether you are traveling alone, with friends or as a family, there is going to be a lodging situation that will work for you and provide you the best possible experience while staying in Coral Bay.
2. The Gorgeous Views: From Coral Bay Western Australia you will get a stunning and unobstructed view of the Indian Ocean. The waters in this settlement are protected by the Ningaloo Reef, so they are calm all year round. You can see vast ocean views everywhere you look. Not only are the views stunning from the shores, but if you go out on boat you can take in even more of what the area has to offer you.
3. The Wildlife: From Coral Bay, you have easy access to the reefs, and here you will find fish, coral and plenty of other wildlife well within your reach. The fish and coral are quite accessible in the bay, even to children. The best way to see all of the stunning wildlife that Coral Bay Western Australia has to offer is by way of coral viewing boats. Tours will allow you to see turtle nesting on the local beaches, whale sharks in the bay and a variety of other rich wildlife throughout the area.
4. The Water Sports: If you enjoy the idea of playing in the crystal clear waters, then Coral Bay is a prime destination for you. Whether you decide to go snorkeling along the coral reefs to experience the fish and wildlife first hand, or take a coral boat out to get a birds eye view of the stunning waters, there are plenty of things to do, see and experience here. There are plenty of water activities for you to take in at Coral Bay in Western Australia.

As the warmer weather hits, Coral Bay is perfect for enjoying water activities. Book your self drive campervan rental holiday today and be sure to include Coral Bay on the journey planner!

If you haven’t checked out our website lately, you might have missed our new Social Media additions. We’ve made it easier for you to share your travel experience with the world via Campabout Oz Facebook and Twitter channels. Here are some of the recent changes:

• You can share your photos and comments with us on Facebook
• You can follow our latest news and interact with us on Twitter
• Read this blog and get notified of updates via Facebook
• Read reviews – and add your own reviews – of our campervan hire service

So send us your photos and tell us about your Aussie camping experience. Give us your best recommendations and we’ll share them with other customers. We’re always keen to hear what our happy campers are up to. Be sure to ‘like’ us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter today!

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Campervan rental offers you a fun and affordable way to experience Australia. Many of our customers find the experience addictive… and often come back for more! Although we won’t say renting a campervan is a ‘cheap’ holiday, it is certainly more affordable than staying hotels/motels for the duration of your trip. Here are a couple tips we’ve put together to help you get more value out of your campervan rental:

• Dining – mix it up. We recommend mixing up your dining choices. Don’t eat out all the time; likewise, don’t cook everything yourself. Instead aim to cook most meals yourself using the facilities in your campervan, but do budget for 2-3 take away or dine-out meals each week of your trip. This gives you a chance to relax and not worry about visiting the grocery store.
• Take advantage of camp ground activities. During your trip you will probably spend a few nights in a paid camping ground. Depending on where you’re staying, you will have a variety of activities available to you. If you stay in a modern holiday village, you may have access to a swimming pool, tennis court or games room. If you stay in a government-owned bush camp, you will probably find dedicated walking trails nearby and areas where you can light your own campfire. Rather than rushing around in an attempt to visit every local tourist attraction, we recommend scheduling some ‘down time’. Enjoy the facilities already at your fingertips. You’ll save money and you’ll enjoy the experience.

The best thing about a driving holiday is it is fantastically flexible. Our customers often find a place they adore and stay a little longer – just because they can. The longer you spend on holiday, the more accustomed you’ll become to the relaxed, carefree life that Aussie camper rental offers you.

Sounds good doesn’t it? If you’d like to join the long list of happy customers who enjoy our Aussie campervan rental, give us a call today. Our friendly staff are ready to answer your questions and help you plan an amazing Aussie driving holiday. Talk soon!

4WD Rental gets to perfect beach spots

Are you thinking about renting a campervan or 4WD, but not sure if you’ll like it? If you’ve never gone camping, or hired a campervan before, it can be difficult to take the plunge.

No doubt you’ve got a few (or many!) questions. Perhaps the most common question we hear is…

What is it Like to Take a Campervan Driving Holiday?

The best way to answer this question is to read through our customers’ comments and reviews. Every customer tells us about their wonderful journey – and that

they’re glad they chose to rent camper. Here are just some of the things our customers enjoy:

• Stopping on the beach for dinner… and being able to cook, eat and enjoy the sunset with complete supplies on board the camper.
• The freedom to stopover anywhere at all.
• Great opportunities to meet local people.
• No restrictive schedules. No hotel bookings to rush off too.
• A relaxed and enjoyable journey.

Are You Traveling to Australia from Overseas?

It’s often intimidating to book a rental vehicle when you can’t see it “in the flesh”. If you’re at all worried, we encourage you to take comfort in our many positive testimonials and reviews. Take this one for example:

We arranged this vehicle before leaving the UK and
found everyone we e-mailed and spoke to extremely
helpful and friendly. When we arrived in Perth
and collected our vehicle everything was exactly
as promised and  the service was fantastic. They
supplied loads of equipment with the  Camper and
we loved the roof tent. We had such an incredible
time in  Australia ( What a truly wonderful Country )
and having the land-cruiser camper made our visit
complete. I have only praise for Campabout Oz.
They are a small but incredibly friendly and helpful
hire company who  looked after us very well. We could
not fault a single thing , so my  honest advice if
you are looking for a Camper to hire in Perth is:
"use  Campabout Oz". Hope this review helps

As you read all the reviews, you’ll notice people travel from all over the world, often booking their campervan months in advance. When they arrive in Perth, they’re pleased to see an awesome campervan or 4WD – clean, modern and completely fitted out with camping gear. Our campervans are everything you see on the website and more. In fact, we believe the photos don’t do them justice. They’re better in real life.

Book Your Aussie Holiday

We’d loving nothing more than to give you the experience of a lifetime on a Western Australian driving holiday! If you’re not quite sure what vehicle to choose, just ask. Our staff will answer all your questions and even recommend the right campervan, 4WD or camping trailer for your holiday.

That’s all for now. Hope to hear from you soon!

After receiving this great review from Mary and David, we decided to write a bit about one of our customers’ favourite destinations – Money Mia. First, here’s the review:

We hired the campervan for 15 days in May to explore
the coast from Perth to Monkey Mia. The van was very
clean and well equiped.Terry was very helpful and easy
to deal with. We had a great time and it was fun. Highly
recommended.

Dolphin Feeding and Other Monkey Mia Activities

Monkey Mia is of course most famous for the public Dolphin feeding sessions. The sessions usually attract a large group of people, but you might be lucky enough to be selected to feed them! It’s typical for eight or more dolphins to visit Dolphin beach for the feeding session each day.

Apart from the dolphins, there are heaps of things to do in Monkey Mia, including swimming, fishing and snorkeling. Click here for information about things to do in Monkey Mia.

The fishing also comes highly recommended. Although you’re not allowed to fish from the jetty, there are plenty of fishing spots in the wider Shark Bay area and we’re told you’ll catch  Tailor, Whiting, Tarwhine and if you’re lucky maybe a Mulloway or two!

Experience Monkey Mia and Shark Bay with Campervan Rental

Monkey Mia is located in Shark Bay – about 850 km north of Perth – a drive you’re sure to enjoy in one of our rental campervans! If you’re in a hurry, you can do the drive from Perth in one or two days. Or, you can take inspiration from Mary and David and take your time to explore the coast for a few weeks.

Whether you’re a tourist from overseas, or an Aussie who has never been to feed the Monkey Mia dolphins, campervan rental can give you an amazing holiday experience along the WA Coast up to Shark Bay. We encourage you to read our customer reviews discover where other travelers are going.

Give us a call, or use the website forms to book your campervan rental today. Take a look at the Long Wheel Based Campervan Rental – the same van Mary and David hired. Talk soon!