Planning a road trip from Melbourne to Adelaide? Travel the Great Ocean Road in a one-way campervan rental.
Use our comparison tool above to check prices and availability on campervan rentals from multiple suppliers.
You can also rent a camper in the opposite direction: from Adelaide to Melbourne
Not all vehicles may be available. Use the search tool to check availability for your travel dates.
This route follows the Great Ocean Road from Melbourne to Adelaide and is approximately 1,250 km.
Things to see:
Distance: 115-130 km
Estimated driving time: 1.5-2h
Attractions along the way:
Distance: 110km
Estimated driving time: 1.5-2h
Things to see along the way:
Distance: 200-220 km
Estimated driving time: 3.5h (via Great Ocean Road)
Popular Attractions:
Distance: 70km
Estimated driving time: 1-1.5h
Attractions along the way:
Distance: 105 km
Estimated driving time: 1.5h
Popular things to see:
Distance 100-120 km
Estimated driving time: 1.5-2h
Attractions along the way:
Distance: 125 km
Estimated driving time: 1.5h
Popular attractions:
Distance: 335 km
Estimated driving time: 3.5-4h
Things to do:
Campervan rental companies may charge a one-way rental fee. If there is such a fee we will include it in the rental price listed in our comparison tool.
Yes - simply use the search tool at the top of this page to check availability.
An Australian resident must hold a valid class C (car) licence to rent a camper in Melbourne. Learners (L), provisional (P) and probationary licences won’t cut it.
Overseas arrivals need an International Driver’s Permit (IDP) or an approved English translation of a comparable foreign licence.
Generally speaking, drivers must be 21 years of age or older to rent a camper. If you’re under 25, expect to fork out for a young driver surcharge.
It’s recommended you stay in a holiday park, caravan park or designated campsite. Free camping is only allowed in designated areas, and overnight parking is generally prohibited. Most caravan parks are located just a short drive away from the city centre.
Some popular sites include: Discovery Parks Melbourne, Five Ways Caravan Park and the BIG4 Melbourne Holiday Park.
If you wish to explore the city centre, it's best to avoid peak traffic hours and to plan where to park ahead of time, especially if you're in a large motorhome.
To kick off your motorhome holiday, you may also want to plan a road trip close to Melbourne and explore the Mornington Peninsula, Bells Beach and Dandenong National Park or experience rural Victoria, the Yarra Valley and Yarra River.
When renting a vehicle, it is standard to be charged a bond (security deposit), also known as ‘excess’, which is the amount the renter is liable to cover in the event of an accident or damage to the vehicle.
The bond amount fluctuates based on the insurance package selected at the time of rental and is charged and debited on the renters’ credit or debit card.
Note: policies vary from supplier to supplier. Always check the T&Cs for your rental.