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Ahh, summer. Just saying the word conjures happy images of blue skies, the sun on your face and hours spent lazing on the beach. Australia is blessed with stunning coastlines, just begging for a campervan road trip with your partner, furry friend, best mate or even a big family group. With school holidays falling right in the middle, summer is also a fabulous opportunity to take the kids on the road.

Whether you choose a 5 day trip or a more extended holiday, there are plenty of options to explore! Britz offers some great options for touring Australia during the warmer months.

Planning your family campervan adventure around Australia and wondering what you should consider when choosing a campsite? We've got you covered! Check out the types of camping grounds you'll find in Australia, what's legal when it comes to camping and the things you'll want to look out for when you're choosing a family-friendly campground for your trip. Whether you're planning a short get-away or a more extended trip, you'll find top tips and our favourite picks for all corners of Australia.

Tasmania is impossibly beautiful, and if it’s not yet on the bucket list for your next family holiday, we’ll pause for a moment while you add it. It’s a culturally diverse spot packed with so many things to do and see with your family. Though it’s on the smaller side, there’s plenty of room to enjoy new experiences and make memories on your next family holiday.

Are you looking forward to a family holiday full of fun, sunshine and the chance to make a heap of great memories together? Look no further than a campervan adventure across Australia. Taking a family trip in a campervan offers up a fun, flexible and affordable way of getting out of the house, trying something new, and spending quality time with your loved ones, big and small. Still need convincing that a campervan holiday is right for you? Here are a handful of reasons to take a campervan trip in Australia!

Western Australia is the largest state in the country and in size takes up a massive one third of the continent's land mass.

Being such a large state, Western Australia enjoys a variety of different climates, from mediterranean, to tropical and desert areas, making it a wonderfully diverse place to travel in a campervan.

Australia is an incredible place for van travel whether you are a local explorer or a traveller from abroad.

Warm weather, unique landscapes and an abundance of wildlife are among the top reasons to take a campervan trip in Australia, and those things are also the reason it’s worth doing a little planning before you head away to explore Australia. You are likely to come across a lot of diversity on your way, from changing weather conditions to the roads you are driving on, and even the way of life in different places.

We’ve put together some great tips on how you can prepare for your epic Australia road trip, so that you can make the most of your time away and be well prepared for whatever you find along the way!

The drive between Perth and Melbourne takes you along almost the entire length of the south coast of Australia, making this an epic motorhome road trip through multiple states and across a huge variety of beautiful landscapes.

If you are looking for an amazing motorhome adventure and something a little longer than usual, this is it! Each area of this coastal road trip has something to offer, whether it's exploring, enjoying fresh cuisine or seeing wildlife.

This coastal trip will take you through award winning Australian wineries, the best marine life spotting locations, rugged landscapes, pristine beaches and plenty of stunning towns that are off the beaten path.

In this blog we will let you in on all our secrets of the best drive stops between Perth and Melbourne!

Travelling in a campervan with kids makes exploring easy, as they have space to move about and get stuck into activities, not to mention all the practicalities like onboard toilets and built-in tables. There are plenty of reasons to take your kids on a camper holiday, and top of the list has to be quality time.

Keeping the kids entertained on long road trips is not only helpful whilst you navigate your way around, but is also a great way to create fond memories.

A little bit of pre-trip planning will go a long way, and you can make the process fun by taking the kids along to gather supplies and come up with ideas together.

We’ve started off a list of kids entertainment ideas for you, which are all easy to prepare, low cost and most importantly, fun!

Been dreaming about a summer holiday? And wondering about the best holiday destinations for you and the kids? What about a cheeky Queensland holiday to put a smile on your dial? If you're thinking of summer holiday plans, and you want more than just a week on the Gold Coast with the family, then dream no more - we've got you covered! Queensland is the ideal destination for your family holiday, and doing it with a campervan makes things even easier. You’re in control of your whole itinerary!

A New South Wales getaway in winter can be just as fun as in summer! With playful cities, national parks, rainforests and outback towns, this great southeastern state will leave you spoilt for choice when it comes to things to do in winter. If you’re looking for inspiration when it comes to holidaying in the Australian wintertime, well, we’ve got more ideas than you can shake a stick at.

From things to do in NSW, to where to actually find the snow, and everything in between (like winery tours in Kangaroo Valley), there’s certainly no shortage of adventures and escapes to be had.

Looking for a breakdown of the absolute best? Here are the 10 destinations we highly recommend visiting in NSW, especially on a self-drive holiday with Britz.