Starting a road trip from Adelaide to Melbourne? Explore the scenic southern route with a one-way campervan rental. Compare top campervan hire options here.
Distance: Approximately 85 km (53 miles)
Estimated Driving Time: About 1.5 hours
Highlights:
Distance: Approximately 340 km (211 miles)
Estimated Driving Time: About 4 hours
Things to See:
Distance: Approximately 130 km (81 miles)
Estimated Driving Time: About 1.5 hours
Attractions Along the Way:
Distance: Approximately 180 km (112 miles)
Estimated Driving Time: About 2 hours
Must-See Stops:
Distance: Approximately 100 km (62 miles)
Estimated Driving Time: About 1.5 hours
Things to See:
Distance: Approximately 90 km (56 miles)
Estimated Driving Time: About 1.5 hours
Highlights:
Distance: Approximately 45 km (28 miles)
Estimated Driving Time: About 1 hour
Attractions:
Distance: Approximately 140 km (87 miles)
Estimated Driving Time: About 2 hours
Things to See in Melbourne:
If you’re Australian, you’ll need a full and valid class C (car) license to rent a camper in Adelaide. International tourists require an International Drivers Permit (IDP) or an English translation of a comparable car license. Under 21? Unfortunately, you won’t be able to hire a campervan in Australia. Drivers under 25 can rent a camper but must pay a young driver surcharge.
Yes, while most rental companies restrict travel on unsealed roads, an exception is often made for well-maintained, recognized roads on Kangaroo Island for both 2WD and 4WD campers.
In order to get to Kangaroo Island, you will need to book a ferry; please note that this is the responsibility of the renter. Check with your rental supplier to see if any further restrictions apply.
Yes, generally unlimited kilometres are included for standard vehicle rentals in Australia. Limits are placed on some types of vehicles, e.g. 4x4 campers. The comparison tool will show you whether your preferred vehicle has unlimited or restricted kilometres.
Free camping is only permitted at designated areas, and overnight parking is generally prohibited.
Some popular campsites in Adelaide include Brighton Caravan Park, Discovery Parks Adelaide Beachfront and Levi Park Caravan Park.
Adelaide is a great base for a campervan holiday, with many road trip destinations to explore in South Australia:
Yes, it’s standard for most companies to allow an additional driver. This driver and any others must be named on the rental agreement, and there may be a nominal fee.
Additional drivers must also hold an appropriate driver’s licence and must meet driver age requirements.
Note: policies vary from supplier to supplier. Always check the T&Cs for your rental.
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