Aussie Campervans

Melbourne, the capital of Victoria is an exciting and ever-changing city with lots to offer for the visitors and their families, especially if you hire a campervan to get around. If you need a rest after sightseeing or shopping, get on board the Melbourne burgundy-colored City Circle tram (complimentary travel) to explore the city.

Since this tourist attraction is very popular you really need to be prepared for packed trams, especially during peak season. There are numerous parks in the city such as Royal Botanical Gardens, Fitzroy Gardens and Carlton Gardens whereby tourists can take a rest after spending a hectic day exploring the city. Campervan rentals in Melbourne are one of the best ways to get around in Melbourne and all across Australia.

Temperatures in Melbourne range from 6 to 13° Celsius in winter and 15 to 27° Celsius over the summer months. Since Melbourne is famous for having 4 seasons in a day, you need to be well prepared for its weather in terms of bringing the right clothing.

You can drive your campervan rental south to Phillip Island or west to the Great Ocean Road. The regional cities with well-known vineyards and goldfields of Victoria are also within easy reach of Melbourne. You will find suitable camping grounds or campsites dotted around Melbourne and its surrounding places of interest and also in regional Victoria.

Things To Do And See with your Rented Campervan In Melbourne

In your hired campervan, explore Melbourne city and see the following must-see sights:

• • Federation Square – is one of the most beautiful meeting places in Melbourne which covers approximately an area of 3.2 hectares. The most stunning thing about Federation Square is its architecture, wherein its ‘Fractal Façade’ is made up of sandstone, zinc and glass triangles. It is home to major cultural attractions, world-class events plus many restaurants, cafes, bars and retail outlets.

    The Melbourne Visitor Centre located at Federation Square can offer a great range of tourism experiences with guided tours, Yarra River cruises, bicycle hire and sightseeing day tours plus many other free tourism services.

    Take your family and head in your rented campervan to the Melbourne Aquarium centrally located in the CBD with daily dive feeding shows and see the exclusive King and Gentoo penguins.There are plenty of activities catering to young children and they will enjoy discovering the wonder creatures of the Southern Ocean.

    You can drive your campervan down to Sorrento in order to enjoy the heritage walks around the peninsula. Then, visit the Nepean Museum and Heritage Gallery with displays showcasing the history of the region. There is also a daily ferry that you can drive across the bay to Queenscliff (approx. 45 minutes trip). When on-board, look out for the dolphins frolicking in the bay.

  • Another interesting destination near Melbourne is Phillip Island, which is just a two hours’drive from the city in a hired campervan from Melbourne. Here you will find the best beaches in Victoria ideal for surfing, boarding and sailing. Plus there are many beaches where you can relax or enjoy a swim, row a boat or a spot of fishing.

    Wildlife is another major attraction on Phillip Island especially with the fairy penguins returning from their day at sea to their burrows. You can experience this Penguin Parade each evening. There is also a colony of fur seals on the island with koalas and wombats. You can visit tremendous other such destinations in Australia by booking your campervan from Aussie Campervans.