Campervan Hire Sunshine Coast To Cairns

If you're looking for a great way to explore Australia's beautiful coast line, then you might like to consider hiring a campervan from Sunshine Coast to Cairns. This route takes you through some stunning scenery, including the Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation National Park, Port Douglas and Fraser Island. The best time to visit is during the dry season, between November and April when the weather is milder and there aren't too many tourists around. If you decide to travel at other times of year, you'll find yourself battling against heavy rain and strong winds, not to mention crowds of tourists who flock to the region in droves.

The main towns along the route include Hervey Bay, Bundaberg, Maryborough, Rockhampton, Gladstone, Mackay, Proserpine, Airlie Beach, Rainbow Beach, Noosa Heads, Palm Cove, Eumundi, Yandina, Ingham, Cardwell, Normanton, Innisfail, Cairns and Mount Isa. There are plenty of places to stay en-route, but if you're after something special, try staying at the Banyan Tree Hotel in Noosa Heads, where you can relax in luxury while enjoying spectacular views over the ocean.

You don't have to worry about carrying your own food either, as most campsites offer a range of meals, snacks and drinks. Some even offer full board packages.

Some useful information about Australia

The unique country code for Australia is AU. You will likely therefore find that country code in your address bar if you visit a website from Australia. With regards to time, Australia lies in the Australia/Sydney timezone, which means that it has a GMT offset of 11.0 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I drop off my campervan somewhere other than Australia?

In many cases you can. Note that if you do, there is likely to be an increased cost.

How does the insurance work in Australia?

The campervan insurance is almost always included in the vehicle hire cost, but this usually does not include the full excess (see below).

Will there be an excess for campervan hire Australia?

There is likely to be an excess in most cases, however you can usually remove it if you pay a little more per day. You may also be able to arrange with a 3rd party to cover the insurance.

Can I compare prices in Australia?

Absolutely! Our search engine lets you compare across a range of campervan providers to secure the best deal.

Is there a charge for using a card to hire a campervan in Australia?

In most cases there is a nominal charge to use a credit or debit card, which rarely exceeds 2%. Please note that Visa and Mastercard are the only card types accepted at this time.