Doing the Drive

If you are seeking a wildlife experience in New Zealand, or just want to talk the language of wildlife in New Zealand then it should be the Otago Peninsula. Aside from Royal Albatrosses and yellow eyed penguins, you can also find sea lions and the occasional sea elephant but the only mainland colony of albatrosses is at the Taiaroa Head which also have seals, penguins and commorants around.

Otago Peninsula is located in Dunedin, South Island this haven features deep river gorges and a series of river basins. It stretches along the southern edge of the Otago harbour. You can reach it through an easy drive from the central of Dunedin with your private/rented vehicle or campervan. The peninsula is predominantly of volcanic origin. As you drive from Dunedin to Otago peninsula, you will be welcomed by this volcanic atmosphere, lush green pastures, rugged hills matched, beaches, and just beautiful landscapes. The climate of Otago gets the hottest during the summer and the coldest temperature during the winter all throughout New Zealand.

Through your campervan new zealand, visit the history and its attractions of Larnach Castle, Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens and the Disappearing Gun. Old trails can still be seen winding over the hills, along with stone cottages, mines, water channels and machineries associated with the gold rush.
Alexandra, Clyde, Cromwell, Roxburgh and Ranfurly are towns ideal for your historical visit if you get to Central Otago.

Various camping grounds are available in Otago. Public camping on the Peninsula is only permitted at the Portobello Village Tourist Park. Lodges and other accommodations are also around Otago.

For 45 years, the Chicago International Film Festival has brought you the brightest and boldest new films and filmmakers—from Slumdog Millionaire and Reservoir Dogs to Scorsese, Fassbinder, Wenders, and Herzog—first. Did you chat with The Wrestler director Darren Aronofsky or listen to Kevin Smith crack the audience up for an hour after Zack and Miri Make a Porno? Maybe you saw Viggo Mortensen, or Jada Pinkett Smith at her directorial debut? This year you can expect to see the most anticipated films and stars (Uma Thurman, Martin Landau, and Willem Dafoe to name a few), but the real fun is pushing your boundaries and discovering something new.

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Whitsunday – gorgeous islands, lush green trees, sunshine and corals are just a few teasers of Whitsunday. The Whitsunday lies midway along Australia ’s Queensland coast which is just close to the world renowned Great barrier Reef. Explore around with your camper australia or choose among the finest resort accommodations:

The Hayman Island, a five star award-winning Hayman in Australia’s magnificent Great Barrier Reef presents a unique private island experience of natural beauty, tranquility and adventure.

Qualia Resort, features elegant private one bedroom pavilions with awesome Whitsunday views blended with style.

The Hamilton Island Beach Club Resort, offers 5 star boutique style of accommodation right on the beachfront. This property is sophisticated yet unpretentious, set in landscaped gardens and characterised by discreet service and uninterrupted views of the Coral Sea. It’s for those wishing to truly relax and enjoy the beauty of the Whitsundays.

Peppers Palm Bay, Long Island is a 4.5 star nestled amongst swaying palms fringing the picturesque beach and turquoise waters of the Whitsundays, Peppers Palm Bay is an exclusive Peppers Retreat offering a private, intimate and secluded hideaway.

Daydream Island Resort and Spa offers numerous accommodation styles each beautifully appointed with refreshing balcony views and diverse activities.

The Whitsunday Holiday Apartments are 1 bedroom hotel style serviced apartments located on the resort side of the island, directly opposite Catseye Beach. Complete with their own reception area, these 1 bedroom Garden View and Coral Sea View Apartments are ideal for families or holiday-makers who prefer a little independence in their holiday.

Reef View Hotel, offers a variety of well-appointed suites each with its own private balcony facing the Coral Sea or landscaped tropical gardens. The views from the Reef View Hotel balconies are truly stunning, which is one of the reasons why it’s one of the most sought after accommodation options on Hamilton Island.

Magnetic Island International Resort, is a 4 star resort set amongst 10 acres of lush tropical gardens and manicured lawns, the All Seasons Magnetic Island in Nelly Bay adds a touch of luxury to its idyllic setting.

Heron Island Resort, another four start resort that combines the rare excitement of nature with all the comforts of an international resort.

Long Island Resort, is located in the enchanting Whitsundays and is a tropical island getaway surrounded by National Parks and sparkling blue waters.

Brampton Island Resort, is a blue water, white sand tropical island haven. Almost entirely national Park, Brampton has seven glorious beaches and its own coral reef.
South Molle Island Resort, a 3.5 star accommodation cradled between the Great Barrier Reef and the Queensland coast, is Australia’s affordable paradise.

Hamilton Island Palm Bungalows Resort, is a 3 star delightful freestanding accommodation situated in a coconut palm fringed tropical garden setting, each with its own balcony and outdoor furniture.

Hamilton Island Palm Terrace Resort, is a great value accommodation option located in the palm fringed tropical gardens near Catseye Beach.

Located in the north of Western Australia is the pretty outback of Kimberley. One of the nine regions of Australia which is about the size or California. Kimberley is about ancient and rugged mountains, vast land, savannah woodland and boab trees, aboriginals, lovely townships, Indigenous art, and some of agriculture and mining. Definitely one of the destinations perfect to share with your campervan hire australia.

During the dry season ( May to October) it really gets hot in Kimberley making it the hottest in Australia. There aren’t much inhabitants in Kimberley but its population grows of about 4% a year. However, it still drives tourist to head to this area, this is totally different from Sydney but it has its own charisma that would make that smile on your face and that happy glow in the eyes. One of its famous attraction are, The Bungle Bungle, the Gibb River Road, Lake Argyle, El Questro Station, Horizontal Falls and Cape Leveque. There are tours available or the best way is to drive with your campervan rental Australia.

Lets start from Wyndham, the oldest and and also the northernmost town of Kimberly. An extremely isolated town located 3351 km from Perth via the North West Coastal Highway and 930 km from Derby. With a very few population of less than 1000 people, it still greets and warmly welcome visitors coming in to discover  Wyndham.

Kununurra is the best point to discover the east of Kimberley. Featuring unique landscapes, waterfalls, swimming holes, rugged ridges and Lake Argyle (Australia’s largest artificial lake). Kununurra has lovely a lovely township. Discover the Bungle Bungle National Park and amazing Mitchell River National Park to diamond producing Kimberley Fine Diamonds and unique Zebra Rock Gallery.

Halls Creek is another isolated town located on the northern edge of the Tanami Desert. This town is ussually accessed by travelers for a night to rest purpose. This place would really get you got during the summer to about 50 degree celcius. “The Dry” is April to September and “The Wet” or rainy days are from December to February.

Fitzroy Crossing, is 400 km east of Broome and 300 km west of Halls Creek with mostly aboriginal people. It is set on the banks of the mighty Fitzroy River, is the gateway to Geikie Gorge an iconic Kimberley attraction. May to October days are warm and dry and nights are cool. When the rain reigns, flood enters Fitzroy. A full flood makes Fitzroy one of the largest rivers in the world.

Derby the pioneer town of the Kimberley is famous for its boab trees. Offering outback adventures both land and sea. Explore the Gibb River Road, the awesome Horizontal Waterfall and the Buccaneer Archipelago.

Broome the famous of the six towns. Features pristine beaches, rugged inland ranges and gorges, the wineries and the forests and an awesome holiday. Famous for the stunning Cable beach, Margaret River Wine, and pure Outback adventure.