Campervan hire in Canberra
from £38.43/night

Affordable Campervan hire in Canberra

Imagine waking up in your campervan to the sounds of birds you’ve never heard before. You look outside, coffee in hand, and realise you’ve been parked by a lake that looks so peaceful that it looks painted on. The day before, you were exploring the streets of Canberra, and today, you’ve headed out into the Aussie countryside where there are endless blue skies, vineyards and maybe even some kangaroos. That's what's so good about campervan hire in Canberra. It’s not just Australia's capital city. It is a perfectly placed city to explore national parks, towns and beaches at your own pace.

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Top tips for your Campervan trip to Canberra

Canberra’s climate is pretty friendly - but summer can crank up the heat, and winter mornings can get crisp. Spring and Autumn are just right for motorhome rental in Canberra, especially if you are after lots of outdoor adventures. Layers are your friend, and suncream is a must, even when it's cloudy (trust us).

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  Driving
  The roads in the city are wide, meaning traffic isn’t as bad as other big cities across the world. Petrol stations are plentiful around Canberra, but if you head out into remote areas, always make sure you fill them up. If you’re using a camper van for hire in Canberra, the good news is that they drive on the left in Australia, making it easy if you come from the UK.
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  Family Friendly-Activities
  Questacon Science Centre is a hands-on museum that's basically a playground for kids (and secretly adults, too). Lake Burley Griffin has paddleboat rentals and bike paths if you want to burn off some energy. There is also the National Zoo and Aquarium.
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  The Outdoors
  Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve is about 40 minutes away, with hiking trails and plenty of wildlife. Namadgi National Park is another popular choice, with mountains, forests, and clear night skies that are perfect for stargazing at night.

Best Campervan routes from Canberra

Canberra to Snowy Mountains
Head south from Canberra, taking the Monaro Highway through farmland and friendly small towns. We recommend stopping at Cooma, full of boutique shops selling antiques and handmade crafts. As you carry on west into the Snowy Mountains, the landscape changes into an Alpine paradise. When you hire a campervan in Canberra, you can take your time driving through the hills. Once you arrive, breathe in that fresh air, park up your campervan and enjoy the fantastic views.

Canberra to Blue Mountains
This 290km road trip takes you through the Aissue countryside with a few stops. After you rent a campervan in Canberra, stop at Goulburn for a little pit stop. This is where you will find Australia's famous golden sheep statue, where we think selfies are mandatory. Where else can you get a picture taken with a sheep statue? After that, the roads turn very scenic as you head towards the Blue Mountains. Make another stop at the town of Taralga for coffee or lunch. As the roads get nearer the mountains, the scenery becomes more dramatic, with eucalyptus forests and steep cliffs. Once you arrive, you can hike or just enjoy being there.

Canberra to Melbourne
This is the biggest road trip on our list (660km); this time, it's heading to another city rather than the outdoors. When you rent a motorhome in Canberra, the drive here is excellent, cruising through the classic countryside where views stretch forever and kangaroo sightings become the norm. About halfway, stop at Albury-Wodonga, a twin city on the town of the New South Wales-Victoria border. Another famous is Glenrowan, famous for Ned Kelly and his gang. We wouldn't recommend driving right in the centre of Melbourne, parking outside and getting a bus in (it's less stressful).

Sites of interest and excursions in Canberra

Mount Ainslie Lookout
This makes a great place to visit before you head out. It just gives you a great lookout over the city. The drive up to the top is campervan-friendly but scenic enough to feel like an adventure. If you are feeling energetic, you can park at the bottom and walk up. Getting to the top at sunset makes watching the sun go down extra special.

Australian National Botanical Gardens
If you love nature, then the Australian National Botanical Gardens are a must-visit. It's full of plants and wildlife. You can walk through colourful displays of wildflowers, check out the colourful birds or just relax in the garden cafe.

Lake Burley Griffin
Lake Burley Griffin is a man-made lake and a local favourite hang-out place. It's a good place to check out before your campervan journey, and it gives you a real sense of what Canberra is all about.

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