Must See Places on Your Campervan Trip Around Australia

Must See Places on Your Campervan Trip Around Australia

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Many people dream of travelling all the way around Australia. If you were to travel the entire circumference of the country via the ring road, you would travel 14,500 kilometres. While you could do it in five days the average time it takes is around six to twelve months – if you really want to see the major attractions.

Before you start your once in a lifetime adventure you need to decide what time of year you’re travelling. If you’re travelling during the winter then head north from Sydney, whereas if it’s summer then travel south towards Melbourne and onwards.

What about each state?

Australia has very distinct seasons, with northern Australia having a tropical climate. That means May to October is the best time to in the northern region. The East coast gets very busy in summer due to the Christmas and new year’s holidays, which pushes the prices up, but if you’re free camping that won’t make much of a difference. Southern Australia and Tasmania are better to travel in the warmer months as they get very cold in the winter. We’ve compiled a list of the must-see places on your road trip around Australia starting with WA.

Albany, Western Australia

Albany in WA has an abundance of natural attractions including Torndirrup National Park, which is 20 minutes from the town’s centre. The national park includes the Bald Head Walk Trail which is a 12.5 kilometre return trek of the Flinders Peninsula and features some incredible attractions. Amongst those attractions is Stony Hill and Peak Head, The Gap and Natural bridge and Cable Beach. The Gap and Natural Bridge are incredibly impressive rock formations so make sure your camera is charged so you can take some photos. The town is also home to amazing beaches like Little Beach in Two People’s Bay Nature Reserve and Nanarup Beach. Nanarup Beach is a little bit quieter and well worth a visit. You can also discover Albany’s history at the National Anzac Centre which is an amazing museum.

Alice Springs, Northern Territory

If you want a true Aussie adventure you have to visit the outback. Alice Springs is home to many museums and you’ll need at least three days to really enjoy the Desert Park. Alice Springs is home to beautiful landscapes and wildlife. The Desert Park has three habitats which are connected by pathways and it’s a great place to discover the outback and learn about the Indigenous people.

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