Please note this is a minibus rental, not a guided tour. The group share the rental of a minibus, trailer and camping equipment. You essentially ‘rent your seat’ on the minibus!We provide a recommended itinerary to help you. This includes recommendations for different places, camps and activities (like beaches, snorkel spots and hikes!). We also teach you how to use the equipment before you leave, teach you how to attach, detach and pack the trailer. We also remain fully contactable during your trip for any questions. You will rent your seat as either a ‘driver’ or ‘non-driver’. If you choose non-driver you must never drive. Drivers can share driving and must be aged 21+. The minibus seats 12, and anyone with a regular driver’s license can drive it. Please bring your own water bottle and sleeping bag. However, limit your luggage to about 20kg – 1 big bag, and one day bag/small backpack. The trailer is full of all the camping equipment you need and has space for your bags. Be prepared to free camp about half the time!!

Trip Highlights

• Drive the Great Ocean Road
• Be amazed by Mt Gambier
• Visit a pink lake, outback towns and the Bunda Cliffs accross the Nullarbor
• Explore the rock holes, beaches and national parks of the Eyre Peninsula
• Forests, climbing a giant tree and white beaches in the South-west
• Explore the Nullabor and the South-West
• See stingrays, kangaroos and whales

General inclusions

• Your Toyota Hiace Minibus, to drive to the places you choose (but not on 4WD roads!)
• Fully equipped trailer with everything you need for camping, cooking, and fun (equipment list)
• Consumables such as: toilet paper, oil, salt and pepper, gas, bin bags etc
• Recommended itinerary (but you have freedom!)
• Guidebook (for activities and camping locations – both free and pay sites)
• Fuel consumption for unlimited km
• Comprehensive insurance with roadside assistance
• Special discounts on activities and accommodation
• National Park Entries

• Accommodation: although you can choose to stay at plenty of free camps, or budget pay camps
• Food: We will give you all the equipment you need to cook what you like!
• Sleeping bag: bring your own for hygiene reasons
• Guide: it’s just you and fellow “rentees” driving this minibus. Enjoy!

Please note this is the recommended itinerary, you can update it with your crew.

Day 01/02: The Great Ocean Road & Melbourne

Day 03/04: The Grampians

Day 05: Mount Gambier

Day 06: Robe

Day 07: Adelaide

Day 08: Coffin Bay National Park

Day 09/10: Eyre Peninsula

Take some time to explore the Eyre Peninsula. Explore Venus Bay, Talia Caves and Greenly Beach – home to some really cool rockpools.

Day 11: Ceduna and Cactus Beach to Eucla

Pass through Ceduna, a town famous for oysters and seafood; check it out or try some fishing. Cactus beach is a famouse surfing spot, but not for beginners (but you can check out the surfers). Not too far from the start of the Nullarbor is Cactus Beach and its nearby pink lake. One one side of the road there is a pink lake, but on the other side it’s blue – so it’s an awesome sight. Check out the amazing view at the Bunda Cliffs before heading accross the border.

Day 12: Nullarbor

The start of the Nullarbor is in Eucla – where you can see a town being buried by sand dunes and check out the old jetty. Drive to Madura to camp overnight, or if you are up for it, keep driving past Cocklebiddy, Caiguna, and Balladonia before finding a free camp for the night.

Day 13: Nullarbor and Norseman

Drive the remainder of the Nullarbor until you reach Norseman. Its a small mining town, but theres a few things to see and most interestingly a free swimming pool you can refresh yourself at.

Day 14/15: Cape Le Grand and Esperance

I’m sure this will be a highlight of your trip. Esperance is the place where all the beautiful photos of incredibly white beaches and kangaroos are taken. In fact, the sand has been scientifically proven to be the whitest in Australia. Make sure you go to Lucky Bay for this experience, and maybe hike up Frenchman’s peak. There are many beautiful beaches to explore all with very white sand and clear blue water.

Day 16: Fitzgerald River National Park

Fitzgerald River is a large National Park located between Albany and Esperance. It has swimming beaches, fishing beaches, rocky sea cliffs, calm inlets, steep and easy hikes, unique vegetations, and diverse landscapes. East Mount Barren is a great hike here, but there’s also snorkelling spots!

Day 17/18: Albany

Albany is one of the biggest towns in the south west. Theres some great natural sights nearby. You can explore Torndirrup National Park, hike the Porongorups and think about detouring to see Bluff Knoll. Again, there’s even more beaches in this area to explore as well.

Day 19: Denmark and Walpole

Head to Denmark to visit the Ocean Beach for surfing, or Greens Pool to chill. Don’t forget to check out the Elephant Rocks before heading into Walpole. Walpole is famous for the Giant Tree Top walk, however, there are also other free walks you could do to enjoy the region.

Day 20: Pemberton

Pemberton has an incredibly beautiful forest and is filled with GIANT trees. You can climb to the top of several giant trees such as the Gloucester tree which is 58m high. It’s a little bit scary, but amazing. There’s a nice dam and cascades nearby, as well as plenty of forest walks.

Day 21/22: Hamelin Bay and Margaret River

Visit Hamelin Bay where stingrays come right up to the beach, close enough that you can pat them. Next, check out the Margaret River region known for it’s food, wine and surfing. Why not try a few wineries? Or if that’s not your thing – some cheese or chocolate tastings.

Day 23: Dunsborough, Eagle Bay, and Perth

Its a day for beautiful beaches. Head to the Dunsborough and Eagle Bay regions, to check out some amazing beaches. They must be among the best in the world. You should make sure to also check out the ‘Natural Spa’ and grab an ice cream at Simmos in Dunsborough as well. Arrive in Perth by 5pm to end your road trip.