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High on the Great Alpine Road, Mount Hotham pairs big mountain drama with village charm. In winter, skiers chase deep snow across ridgelines and bowls. In summer, hikers and cyclists trade powder for wildflowers and sky-wide views. It is one of Victoria’s most rewarding alpine stops, and exploring it by campervan gives you the freedom to linger for sunrise, pivot for weather, and find your perfect trailhead. Hire your Britz campervan in Melbourne or Sydney and make the journey part of the adventure.

Rising like a row of Gothic spires above the Little River valley, Cathedral Range State Park packs big-mountain drama into a compact slice of Victoria just north-east of Melbourne. Jagged sandstone ridgelines, ferny gullies and pockets of towering Mountain Ash set the stage for unforgettable day hikes, rugged summit scrambles, and starry nights around the campfire. 

It’s close enough for a spontaneous day trip, yet wild enough to feel like a real escape. Pick up your Britz campervan from Melbourne, wind through the Yarra Valley, and in about two hours, you will be at the trailhead to one of Victoria’s most iconic ridgelines. 

Stretching along Victoria’s world-famous Great Ocean Road, Great Otway National Park blends wild surf beaches with mossy rainforest, fern-lined gullies, and spectacular waterfalls. It is a place where koalas snooze in roadside gums, where a historic lighthouse stands guard over migrating whales, and where dreamy forest tracks lead to secret valleys. 

Pick up your Britz campervan in Melbourne and make the Otways your base for slow travel, scenic walks, and starry nights by the ocean.

Ancient stone country, thundering waterfalls and often mirror-like billabongs at dawn or dusk meet living Aboriginal culture in Kakadu National Park. Spanning almost 20,000 square kilometres in Australia’s tropical Top End, this dual World Heritage site rewards curious travellers with wildlife-rich wetlands, towering escarpments and some of the world’s most significant rock art. 

The freedom of a campervan lets you linger for sunsets on the floodplains, chase waterholes in the dry season and follow the rhythms of nature at your own pace. Pick up your Britz campervan in Darwin, point the bonnet east and set out for one of the great Australian road trips.

Rising from the red heart of the Northern Territory, Karlu Karlu (also known as Devils Marbles) is a surreal field of giant granite boulders that glow at sunrise and sunset. Set beside the Stuart Highway, it is an easy stop on an outback road trip. Wander among rounded rocks, listen to desert birds, and feel the stillness of a sacred place. 

For campervan travellers, it’s one of those outback stops with huge impact for very little detour. Park up, wander a short loop, spot desert birds and goannas, then stay the night at the campground where you can fall asleep under a sky of stars.

Soaring granite cliffs, wind-sculpted tors, snow gum forests and tumbling waterfalls make Mount Buffalo National Park one of Victoria’s great alpine escapes. Perched high above the Ovens Valley near Bright, this vast plateau feels like an island in the sky, with big views in every direction and activities for every season.

It is an inspiring stop on a High Country road trip, and can be a great base for a Britz campervan getaway if you plan around alpine road rules, seasonal closures and (in winter) snow-chain requirements.

Welcome to Nitmiluk National Park, a spectacular sweep of sandstone country on Jawoyn land in the Katherine region of Australia’s Northern Territory. Just a few hours’ drive from Darwin, this Top End treasure is home to the iconic Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge, a chain of 13 dramatic gorges carved by the Katherine River, and to the tiered waterfalls and swimming holes of Leliyn (Edith Falls). 

Whether you cruise past ancient rock art, paddle beneath towering cliffs, or cool off in a crystal-clear pool, Nitmiluk rewards every kind of adventure. Pick up a Britz campervan in Darwin or Alice Springs and make the journey part of the experience, with the freedom to stay where the stars and sandstone meet.

Roll down the windows and set your course for the Legendary Pacific Coast, the classic road journey that traces about 1,000 kilometres of New South Wales coastline between Sydney and Brisbane. It blends ocean-lapped beach towns with wild headlands, freshwater lakes and ancient rainforest. 

In a campervan, you can choose the pace, from sunrise swims and lighthouse walks to seafood lunches on sunny wharves and quiet rainforest boardwalks where the air hums with birdsong. These are the standout stops that turn a good road trip into a great one.

Hidden in the Wunaamin Miliwundi Ranges of the Kimberley, Dalmanyi (Bell Gorge) is one of the most rewarding “leave-the-bitumen” swims on the Gibb River Road. A wide cascade spills through U-shaped sandstone walls into a deep pool, framed by rust-red cliffs and broad rock shelves that are perfect for a long stop.

It feels remote and wild, yet it is one of the most inviting places to swim, picnic, and photograph on the legendary Gibb River Road. If you’re travelling in a Britz camper, you can base yourself at nearby Dulundi (Silent Grove), hit the gorge in the cool of the morning, and be back at camp for an easy afternoon reset.

Before you set off, check your Britz rental terms for permitted roads and always confirm current park access and road conditions.