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There’s no denying that camper-vanning is the quintessential way to explore Australia. Whether it’s an old converted van, a top-of-the-range home on wheels or just a mattress thrown in the back of an estate wagon, there’s no better way to explore this vast continent than by camper. 

The Great Barrier Reef Drive from Cairns to Cooktown is one of Australia’s most spectacular coastline and scenic drives, hugging two World Heritage areas, the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics rainforest finishing up in the historic Cooktown.

Where in Darwin will you go? What will you do? We have all the answers right here. Let’s start with Darwin’s top activities and attractions:

Explore Western Australia from the comfort of your campervan with one of Britz many Western Australia campervan itineraries. Western Australia is your window to World Heritage listed Shark Bay and Ningaloo Reef – the largest fringing reef on Earth. Swim with the whale shark or play with the dolphins, the opportunities are limitless! There are so many ways to explore WA, and we think that a campervan self-drive holiday is one of the best ways to experience Western Australia and all its nooks and crannies…

Travel at your own pace lingering when the time is right and heading in the direction your mood takes you – perfect for when travelling outside peak season. Be spoilt for choice with the array of Western Australia road trip itineraries that we have put together, to help you get the most out of your holiday. Get great advice on finding the best places for parking up for the night, great places to stop as well as tips on where to find some of the most picturesque locations in Western Australia. It’s amazing what you can see through the campervan window. Allow for surprises – getting there is more than half the fun, follow your nose, slow down, relax and make room for a little serendipity.

Britz Detours celebrate the small but delightful detours off a main route that over-deliver in interest, novelty or fun for the time and distance involved. Recommendations of your secret faves are always welcome.

It's our 4WD motto to forget the plans. Pick-a-path and allow plenty of time to stop and enjoy your surroundings. 4WD is about freedom and adventure, and we promise you you'll find plenty wherever you go. It's up to you just how adventurous you get.

To get you started, here are some of our favourites places to see along the way and some of our customer's favourite 4WD itineraries.

Planning an Australian road trip and keen to hire a campervan? Unsure which is the best one for you? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

Not an experienced 4WD driver? Don’t worry. You’ve come to the right place. Here are some simple 4WD driving tips that will ensure you make some incredible memories along the way.