Doing the Drive

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.

On your next holiday drive your campervan hire New Zealand to Ahipara’s hotspot. Located in the Northern half of New Zealand’s North Island. Or 15 kilometres west of Kaitaia. Ahipara is infrequently visited by tourist but has the quality of a peaceful holiday, its is often visited for its beauty and spirit. Not really a good place for shopping or scenic drives but a perfect destination for exploring the Ahipara’s culture and sand dunes. Including travel activities and adventure pastimes like golfing, surfing, trekking, fishing, safari adventures and camping.

Ahipara means “sacred fire”, which in times gone by was kept burning for the community on the current site of the local school. It came to exist because of the Ahipara gum fields, but today is better known for Shipwreck Bay, a beautiful golden-sand swimming and surfing beach. Ahipara is far from commercialization making it friendly to the lungs. Fine coffees? Forget it. But locals are really very generous and warm. There are a few shops to find,as well as a few licensed restaurants, liquor, petrol, groceries, laundry mat and some variety stalls. The main shopping center is located in Kaitaia, 14 kilometers down the road, but this is not like the shopping experience you get in Wellington or Auckland. However shopping there can be as cute as discovering products.

Floriade is the biggest flower festival in Australia, a spectacular celebration of spring, set in Canberra’s Commonwealth Park.

This year Floriade is set to rejuvenate visitors with a stunning festival that will feature more than one million blooms and fantastic entertainment depicting a Mind, Body and Soul theme.

From 12 September to 11 October in Commonwealth Park you can enjoy uplifting entertainment; sample regional food and wine; learn from informative workshops and educational demonstrations and meander amongst magnificent garden bed displays in the heart of the nation’s capital.

Be a part of the true Mind, Body, and Soul experience at the Lotus Lounge which combines the serenity of natural therapies such as express facials and luxurious hand treatments with the brilliance of garden beds in full bloom. For a treat, book yourself an indulgent High Tea experience or sample Lindemans Early Harvest less calories, lighter alcohol wine range.

Enjoy daily live entertainment throughout the park with a series of lunchtime concerts presented by the ANU School of Music, street performers and visual theatre, comedy acts, and dance. Be sure not to miss special guest performances from soul songstress Marcia Hines or the country music sensation the McClymonts.

See yourself uplifted with the new giant 35 metre ferris wheel offering a spectacular view of Floriade and beyond.

Look out for garden bed designs of clouds, ocean waves, a giant chess board, an eye, the elixir of life and the feast of colour as you soar above amazing displays.

Invigorate your body and explore the world of sport at the Australian Sports Commission marquee. Get the latest tips for coaching, see a nutritionist cook up a storm and find out the secrets behind talent identification. Plus, meet Australian Institute of Sport athletes, coaches and scientific experts.

Families will also love the popular Patting Paddock for a chance to meet your favourite farm animal, learn more about the amazing creatures at the Riveting Reptile exhibition.

Get in touch with your creative side and see top Interflora designers going head to head with their wonderful floral artistry creations in a national competition.

View a wealth of displays from a giant citrus guitar to spectacular Australian flower display.

If you are looking for inspiration to upgrade your garden, get some great ideas from the showcase gardens.

Make a date with Floriade 2009 and reinvigorate your Mind, Body and Soul. There are plenty of things to see and do in the capital this spring.

So come on, see for yourself!

Call 1300 554 114 or go to visitcanberra.com.au or Floriade Australia for information.
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Campervan hire Australia is for everyone who wants a holiday. Be it group or just for double. Most people regard campervan as a mobile home. Others regard it as another way to transport to point to point destinations.

Choosing a campervan vehicle for your holiday is one of the things that needs to have a second thought. Vehicles vary and the utilities can be customized according to your budget. You can get a campervan wrapped with convenience. Or get a fair one enough to transport you to your destinations and prepare meals while on the road.

Over twenty campervan vehicles in Australia are offered for two people going on a holiday. A few of these are The Wanderer and the Hippie Camper.

The Wanderer is one of the ideal vehicles for couples made by a Mercedes or similar. It provides the necessities needed for a hassle free holiday. It has power steering and operates on a 5 speed manual transmission. Its toilet and shower is located in cubicle. Pressurized Hot and Cold Water. Flushed toilet waste goes into cassette waste tank that is accessible from exterior compartment. One supply of toilet chemicals is provided per week of rental. Cassette waste tank must be empty and rinsed out prior to drop-off. All campsites provide a waste disposal unit for emptying your toilet waste into.

The Kitchen offers the convenience of a microwave, fridge or freezer, 2 burner gas stove, and other necessary kitchen utensils needed for cooking and preparing meals. Driver’s Cabin air-conditioning or heating operates only when engine is running. Rear cabin reverse cycle saloon air-conditioning/heating operates on 240v when plugged in at camping ground only.

The Hippie Camper is like a budgeted campervan vehicle made by Mitsubishi Express. This vehicle do not have the convenience of a hot/cold shower. It only provides cold water but it has a complete kitchen cooking and eating utensils. Including a portable gas stove and a fridge or freezer. Air conditioning / heating in driver’s cabin. This vehicle is often sold out during spring season.

Adelaide, South Australias’s capital. Mediterranean climate and a relaxed lifestyle. Population, over one million. Spacious and a perfect ground park for Campervan rental Australia.

You can easy drive your campervan vehicle to a holiday park two kilometers away from Adelaide’s busy district. This makes it the most convenient and the closest holiday park to the central district of Adelaide located on the Linear Park banks of the River Torrens.

The park offers a clean and a family friendly environment for your campervan holiday. The facilities are first class. Powered sites for your campervan holiday are well positioned on shady sites in handy $31-$34. Other accommodations for those not coming by a campervan can choose among Villas with Spa, Executive Units, Holiday Units, Self Contained En-Suite Cabins, or just En-Suite Cabins.

From the park you can access several tourist destinations in Adelaide: Botanic Gardens, Ayers House, Migration Museum, Government House, Casino, Festival Theatre, Art Gallery, Museum, Zoo and Library. Apart from these you have easy access to supermarkets or the main shopping mall, pubs and clubs, restaurants and cafes.