Campervan hire in Melbourne

Looking to explore Melbourne, the world's most liveable city? Rent a campervan and discover all it has to offer. The city has won the most liveable award six times and it is also known as Australia's capital for sport and culture. The city has something for everyone as there are lots of museums and art galleries and countless places to explore. Melbourne also has plenty to see and do on its doorstep. If you are interested in wildlife head over to Philip Island to see the amazing Australian wildlife. On the island, you can also see the famous Penguin Parade. Mount Baw Baw is only a couple of hours drive from Melbourne where you can go skiing in the winter or enjoy scenic walks with amazing views.

Tip: By booking your campervan in advance at CamperDays, you will benefit from cheaper daily rates and you can choose from a wide selection of campervans. Book now to avoid any disappointment and to start your down under adventure in Melbourne.

Here at CamperDays we aren’t only campervan experts, as we also like to share our knowledge on some of the best campervan routes around Melbourne. Below you will find a small list of campervan routes:

• The Great Alpine Road

This route crosses 339 km (210 miles) of mountain ranges, lush forests and fantastic waterways. Starting at Wangaratta drive through the Ovens Valley to Harrietville, over Mount Hotham and down to the Gippsland lakes. The Great Alpine Road is accessible all year round and is ideal for campervans.

• Great Ocean Road

This is one of Australia’s most picturesque routes. It is around a 3 hour drive and it is roughly 250 km (155 miles). Along this route you will see fabulous beaches, forests and breathtaking sandstone cliff formations. You will start in Torquay, then head over to Lorne and Apollo Bay, before heading inland through the Otway National Park.

• The Grampians

The perfect route for adventure seekers is just three hours away from Melbourne. On this route there are lots of places to stop off and go hiking. For spectacular views make sure you hike to the summit of Mount Rosea or Briggs Bluff. You can then continue your journey to MacKenzie Falls to visit one of the largest waterfalls in Victoria.

• Mount Baw Baw: there are 15 pistes, 7 ski lifts, two toboggan areas and lots of places to go for a walk in the snow. Over a third of the slopes are aimed at beginners, which makes Mt. Baw Baw an ideal destination for those who would like to learn how to ski and snowboard.

• Philip Island: an ideal destination for anyone who loves wildlife. Here you can see penguins and thousands of Australian fur seals up close as well as koalas and kangaroos. The island also has idyllic beaches and lots of scenic walks, which makes it the perfect destination for exploring.

• Great Otway National Park: you can truly enjoy the great outdoors in this national park. You can take in the stunning coast by going on the Great Ocean Walk. This national park is also well known for steep forested ridges, deep valleys, green forests and spectacular waterfalls and lots of great places to go walking.

• Sorrento Beach: one of the safest and most relaxing beaches in Western Australia. The beachfront is 600m, which offers plenty of space for visitors to relax. The beach has soft, white sand and the water is quite calm which is perfect for going swimming.