Campervan Hire Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Campervan Hire in Canberra

Canberra has a limited choice of Campervans to hire. Calypso Campers offer small hitop campers for rent. If you are looking to rent a larger campervan or motorhome then consider collecting your vehicle from one of the following depots.

• Sydney to Canberra approx 280kms direct route. Takes about 3hours to drive.
• Melbourne to Canberra approx 660kms direct route. Takes just over 7 hours to drive.
• Adelaide to Canberra approx 1200kms direct route. Takes about 12.5 hours drive time direct route.
• Brisbane to Canberra approx 1300kms via the Pacific Highway

Travelling to Canberra in a campervan via any of these routes offers a chance to see inland Australia offering a unique wildness and adventure.

Australia's geoligical outcrops and tropical and sub-tropical forests offer a beauty like no other and travelling to Canberra you will see both deserts and the outback.

Make a stop in Canberra part of your Australia road trip.

Canberra is the capital of Australia and hosts Parliament, as well as the very popular Lake Burley Griffin. It was designed to incorporate many parks and reserves so a very green city has emerged. In addition to the houses of Parliament and the Governer General's residence you will find world class Galleries and Museums. The National Gallery of Australia, the National Museum, the National Portrait Gallery and the National Library are all housed in Canberra. There’s the Old Parliament house as well as the new too. You can visit the Australian war memorial if you’re after the historical adventure, or if you’re an outside explorer, head to the ski resorts.

Canberra's Four Seasons

Unlike many parts of Australia that are either tropical or sub-tropical Canberra has four distinct seasons.

• Spring in Canberra is between early September and late November
• Summer starts in December and runs through until the end of February.
• Autumn see the temperatures dropping from the start of March to the end of May.
• Winter is from June until the end of August.

Summer temperatures in Canberra average around 27ºC (80.6ºF). Great weather for being outside and exploring the lakes, parks, rivers and reserves.

Explore Inland from Canberra Australia with our campervan rentals

Getting to Canberra is only part of the fun. Canberra is surrounded by mountains and the Outback. When you do arrive you will be greeted by green forests and see that when Canberra was originally designed it incorporated many green spaces and reserves including Cockington Green Gardens, Naadgi National Park and Lake Burley Griffen. The lake is manmade and offers great opportunities for water sports.

Taking adventures in Canberra includes balloon flights, rock climbing, bush walking and cycling. In winter there is skiing in the Snowy Mountains.

Visit Black Mountain Tower for views over the city and eat in the revolving restaurant.

Where to Stay in the Australian Capital Territory

Canberra has many tourist spots and plenty of campsites to choose from. Stay in the Namadgi National Park, the Alivio Tourist Park, the Capital Country Holiday Park, or the Queanbeyan Riverside Tourist Park on the Queanbeyan river.

Try a night on a vineyard near Canberra.

All parts of Australia are famous for their wine. Canberra is no exception and the vineyards are often campervan friendly. There are over 30 vineyards around Canberra and about 140 in the Territory.

Calypso Campers

One of the motorhome rental agencies are Calypso Campers. They’re a family owned company offering a range of budget campervans that sleep 2 to 4 people.

The Riverina is a 5 person HiTop camper that sleeps four in two double beds one above the other. There is room for a fifth passenger.

The Princes sleeps 3 in two beds one above the other.

The Sturt is an older model and also sleeps 3 people

The Funkampa has two single beds or a double and another single bed in the roof area.

The Calypso depot is 25kms from Canberra airport and 15kms from the centre of Canberra.

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