Australia by van
Australia is the country where campervans are most common. From Sydney to Cairns, the Pacific Highway follows 2,800 km of tropical beaches, national parks and coral reefs. Rental companies are plentiful and the caravan parks well equipped.
Our itineraries
Travelling in Australia by van
On the road
Stops not to miss
Where to sleep
The rules for sleeping in a van
From the itinerary “Campervan Australia East Coast: 3 weeks Sydney to Cairns” →Australia has no single rule for sleeping in a van: each state, council, national park and landowner sets its own, and it changes from town to town (Imoova, 28/05/2026).
- New South Wales: sleeping in your vehicle in towns, overnight parking on beachfronts and in car parks not meant for it are usually banned. Byron Bay and the South Coast are patrolled.
- Queensland: highway rest areas allow short stays; the Gold Coast, Noosa and Cairns are much stricter.
- Everywhere: sleep at a caravan park, a national park campground or a signposted free camp. The WikiCamps and CamperMate apps list them, but always check the sign on site.
When to go
Australia month by month
April to October
- Jan : Outside the best time
- Feb : Outside the best time
- Mar : Outside the best time
- Apr : Best time
- May : Best time
- Jun : Best time
- Jul : Best time
- Aug : Best time
- Sep : Best time
- Oct : Best time
- Nov : Outside the best time
- Dec : Outside the best time
Elsewhere
