{"id":19819,"date":"2026-11-05T05:28:21","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T05:28:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/best-campervan-hire-companies-australia-compared\/"},"modified":"2026-11-05T06:45:24","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T06:45:24","slug":"best-campervan-hire-companies-australia-compared","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/best-campervan-hire-companies-australia-compared\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Campervan Hire Companies in Australia: Which One Fits Your Trip?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><style>\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Hide Astra default post title + meta for this post \u2500\u2500 *\/\n.single-post .entry-title,.single-post .entry-meta,.single-post .ast-post-format-meta,.single-post .post-meta{display:none !important;}\n.single-post .entry-content{padding-top:0 !important;margin-top:0 !important;}\n.single-post .ast-article-single{padding-top:0 !important;}\n.ast-separate-container 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>'+title+'<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Campervan_Hire_Companies_in_Australia_Which_One_Fits_Your_Trip\"><\/span>Best Campervan Hire Companies in <em>Australia<\/em>: Which One Fits Your Trip?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n    <p class=\"htf-hero-deck\">Thirteen companies, one big country. Here is how we would choose between them for a Christmas road trip, an outback 4WD loop or a one-way run up the east coast.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"htf-hero-meta\">\n      <div class=\"htf-meta-author\"><div class=\"htf-avatar\">J&amp;A<\/div><div><strong>Joona &amp; Alla<\/strong>Rovaniemi, Finland<\/div><\/div>\n      <span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span><span>5 November 2026<\/span><span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span><span>9 min read<\/span><span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span><span>Updated regularly<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- HERO IMAGE -->\n<div class=\"htf-hero-img\">\n<figure class=\"htf-hero-img\" style=\"margin:24px 0;text-align:center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-australia-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"australia outback road\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:6px;\" \/><figcaption style=\"font-size:12px;color:#6B6860;margin-top:6px;\">Photo: Sibylle Dreyer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<!-- ARTICLE + SIDEBAR -->\n<div class=\"htf-wrap\">\n<article class=\"htf-body\">\n<p>Ask ten Australians which campervan company is best and you will get eleven answers, usually settled by whichever van they drove on their own first trip. We do not think there is a single winner. Australia is so large, and the way people travel it so different, that the right company for a week around Sydney is the wrong one for a month on the Stuart Highway.<\/p>\n<p>What we can do is lay out how the thirteen companies compared on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/best-campervan-rental-australia?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-best-campervan-hire-companies-australia-compared\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">CampervanPlanet&#8217;s Australia page<\/a> differ where it matters: depots, two-wheel versus four-wheel drive, one-way rules and the bond left on your card. We are not Australians and we did not drive all thirteen, so treat this as a well-researched guide rather than a road-test. If you want the wider picture first, our <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/campervan-rental\/\">campervan rental guide<\/a> explains how comparison sites work and what to check before paying a deposit.<\/p>\n<p>One more thing before the detail. It is early November, which means Australian summer is starting and Christmas and New Year vans are the first to go. If your trip falls in December or January, read the section on timing before you read anything else.<\/p>\n<div class=\"htf-tldr\"><div class=\"htf-tldr-label\">Short Answer<\/div><p>There is no single best company: <strong>maui<\/strong> is the one to look at for a motorhome with its own toilet and shower, <strong>Britz<\/strong> or <strong>Campervan Village<\/strong> for 4WD and outback tracks, and <strong>Campervan Village<\/strong> or <strong>Mighty<\/strong> for budget. For long one-way trips, Apollo, Britz and maui each run about ten depots from Sydney to Broome. Prices on CampervanPlanet start from \u20ac43 a day, and our code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20 takes \u20ac20 off at checkout.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-toc\"><div class=\"htf-toc-label\">In this guide<\/div><ol>\n<li><a href=\"#s1\">What \u201cbest\u201d depends on in Australia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s2\">Motorhomes with a toilet and shower: maui and friends<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s3\">4WD and outback: Britz and Campervan Village<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s4\">Budget picks and what a low price really includes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s5\">One-way trips: Apollo, Britz and maui<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s6\">Timing: Christmas vans go first<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s7\">How we would shortlist, step by step<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<!-- HTF-CVP-V1 -->\n<div style=\"margin:8px 0 28px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#C8A45A 0%,#b8944a 100%);border-radius:14px;padding:18px 22px;color:#fff;\"><div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:14px;justify-content:space-between;\"><div style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;min-width:220px;flex:1;\">\ud83d\ude90 <strong>Planning this trip by campervan?<\/strong> Get <strong>\u20ac20 off<\/strong> your rental in Australia with our code <span style=\"background:rgba(255,255,255,.22);border-radius:6px;padding:2px 8px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.5px;\">HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20<\/span><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/best-campervan-rental-australia?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-best-campervan-hire-companies-australia-compared\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" style=\"background:#1A1917;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;padding:12px 20px;border-radius:10px;white-space:nowrap;\">Compare campervans \u2192<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:11px;opacity:.85;margin-top:10px;\">If you book through our links we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you \u2014 it keeps this blog on the road.<\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"s1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_%E2%80%9Cbest%E2%80%9D_depends_on_in_Australia\"><\/span>What \u201cbest\u201d depends on in Australia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before comparing brands, answer four questions, because they decide the shortlist far more than any review score does.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Where will you drive?<\/strong> Sealed coastal roads between Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane suit almost any van. The Red Centre, the Kimberley or the Top End are a different matter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How many nights and how many people?<\/strong> A two-berth budget van is fine for a couple for ten days. A family of four for three weeks wants a motorhome with a proper bathroom.<\/li>\n<li><strong>One-way or round trip?<\/strong> Returning the van where you picked it up is cheapest. Dropping it 2,000 km away is possible with the bigger brands but changes the price.<\/li>\n<li><strong>When?<\/strong> December to February is peak, and the price gap against winter is large. We cover it below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Write those four answers down first. Once you have them, the thirteen companies sort themselves into three or four sensible candidates.<\/p>\n<div class=\"htf-nl\">\n<div class=\"htf-nl-label\">Letters from Rovaniemi<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Honest_travel_from_the_Arctic_Circle\"><\/span>Honest travel from the Arctic Circle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We send one letter a month \u2014 no roundups, no sponsored fluff. Just what we&#8217;re doing, where we&#8217;re going, and what we actually think.<\/p>\n<form action=\"https:\/\/app.kit.com\/forms\/9367902\/subscriptions\" method=\"post\" data-htf-kit=\"9367902\"><input type=\"email\" name=\"email_address\" required placeholder=\"Your email\" \/><button type=\"submit\">Subscribe<\/button><\/form>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"s2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Motorhomes_with_a_toilet_and_shower_maui_and_friends\"><\/span>Motorhomes with a toilet and shower: maui and friends<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are travelling with children, or you simply do not want to walk to an amenity block at 3 am, the motorhome end of the market is where to start. On the CampervanPlanet comparison, <strong>maui<\/strong> stands out as the name to check for a motorhome with its own toilet and shower, and it is one of the three brands, with Apollo and Britz, that operate a long chain of depots.<\/p>\n<p>The trade-off is size and cost. A self-contained motorhome is wider and taller than a campervan, so it is slower on winding coastal roads and harder to park in Sydney or Melbourne. It also costs more per day. Our rough rule: choose the motorhome when you will spend at least ten nights in it and travel with more than two people. Choose a campervan when you plan to sleep in a different place almost every night and spend your days out of the vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>We would also note that a toilet on board does not remove the need to plan. Dump points and campground facilities still decide where you stop, and many council areas restrict where you can park overnight. Check the current local rules for every region you cross.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4WD_and_outback_Britz_and_Campervan_Village\"><\/span>4WD and outback: Britz and Campervan Village<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most visitors never need a four-wheel drive. A sealed highway runs almost all the way around the country, and a two-wheel-drive van will take you to Uluru, Broome and Cairns without leaving tarmac. The moment you want gravel tracks, river crossings or remote national parks, things change.<\/p>\n<p>The comparison page notes that <strong>Britz<\/strong> offers 4WD at most of its depots, with the exceptions of Sydney and Hobart, and that <strong>Campervan Village<\/strong> rents 4WDs fitted with rooftop tents. These are very different ways to travel. A 4WD camper from Britz is a sleeping-and-cooking vehicle that can cope with rough roads. A rooftop-tent 4WD is lighter, cheaper to run and better off the beaten track, but you set up and pack away every day.<\/p>\n<p>Whichever you choose, read the rental contract before you plan the route. Many hire agreements restrict some unsealed roads, river crossings and beach driving even for a 4WD, and your insurance may not cover you if you break the terms. We have written separate guides to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/4wd-camper-hire-australia?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-best-campervan-hire-companies-australia-compared\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">4WD camper hire in Australia<\/a> and, for the tropical north, our post on <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/destinations\/4wd-camper-hire-cairns-daintree-cooktown-where-4wd-can-go\/\">where a 4WD can and cannot go from Cairns<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- HTF-CVP-V1 -->\n<div style=\"margin:26px 0;border:1px solid #E5E3DE;border-left:4px solid #C8A45A;border-radius:10px;padding:16px 20px;background:#F8F7F4;\"><p style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#2C2A26;\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Our campervan tip:<\/strong> prices for the same van vary a lot between rental brands. We compare Australia campervans across 160+ rental companies on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/australia-campervan-rental?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-best-campervan-hire-companies-australia-compared\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:700;\">CampervanPlanet<\/a> \u2014 and code <strong>HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20<\/strong> takes \u20ac20 off your booking.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"s4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Budget_picks_and_what_a_low_price_really_includes\"><\/span>Budget picks and what a low price really includes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Prices on CampervanPlanet start from \u20ac43 a day in the November 2026 price index. That is the very cheapest van on the very cheapest dates, so treat it as a floor rather than a quote. The typical figures in the same index are around \u20ac113 a day in low season, \u20ac130 in shoulder season and \u20ac144 in peak.<\/p>\n<p>For budget travellers the page points to <strong>Campervan Village<\/strong> and <strong>Mighty<\/strong>, the economy brand of THL. Budget vans are usually older and plainer: a bed, a small kitchen box and not much else. That is perfectly fine for a couple who spend their days outdoors. What you should check before you book:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the bond (security deposit) held on your card and whether you can reduce it<\/li>\n<li>the kilometre allowance, which on long Australian trips matters more than the daily rate<\/li>\n<li>extras such as bedding, a camp chair set or a second driver<\/li>\n<li>the cancellation terms, because summer dates are popular<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our post on <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/budget-travel\/australia-campervan-rental-cost-per-day-per-week\/\">Australian campervan costs per day and per week<\/a> breaks the same numbers down by trip length, and code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20 takes \u20ac20 off a CampervanPlanet booking whichever company you pick.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"margin:28px 0;text-align:center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-australia-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"great ocean road\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:6px;\" \/><figcaption style=\"font-size:12px;color:#6B6860;margin-top:6px;\">Photo: Ank Kumar, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"s5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"One-way_trips_Apollo_Britz_and_maui\"><\/span>One-way trips: Apollo, Britz and maui<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Australia is the country where a one-way rental makes the most sense, because the distances are enormous and flying back to your start point is silly. The big three, Apollo, Britz and maui, each run around ten depots between Sydney and Broome, which is what gives them the flexibility. A smaller operator may only have two or three.<\/p>\n<p>Popular one-way runs include Sydney to Melbourne, Brisbane to Cairns and Cairns to Darwin. One-way fees vary by route and by season, and they are sometimes waived on popular repositioning legs, so always compare the full price rather than the daily rate. We explain how those charges work in our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/budget-travel\/one-way-campervan-rental-fees-drop-off-charges-explained\/\">one-way campervan fees<\/a>. For the classic coastal drive, our <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/brisbane-to-cairns-campervan-hire-queensland-road-trip\/\">Brisbane to Cairns campervan guide<\/a> has the route and the stops.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Timing_Christmas_vans_go_first\"><\/span>Timing: Christmas vans go first<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The CampervanPlanet page recommends booking six months ahead for Christmas and New Year, and in early November that window has already closed for the best vehicles. It does not mean you are out of luck. It means you should compare now rather than next week, be flexible on pick-up city, and consider starting your trip a few days either side of the peak.<\/p>\n<p>Shoulder seasons are the sweet spot for value and comfort: March to May for stable autumn weather around Sydney and Melbourne, and September to November for spring. Winter, from June to August, is the budget season in the south and the dry season in the tropical north, which makes it the best time for Cairns and Darwin.<\/p>\n<p>Watch the school holidays too. Prices climb and campgrounds fill during Australian school breaks, especially in Queensland and New South Wales. Our overview of <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/budget-travel\/campervan-hire-low-season-vs-peak-price-gap-by-country\/\">low season versus peak campervan prices by country<\/a> shows how big the swing can be.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_we_would_shortlist_step_by_step\"><\/span>How we would shortlist, step by step<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here is the simple process we use when we help friends choose.<\/p>\n<p>First, open the comparison with your real dates and pick-up city, because availability and price change daily. Second, filter by vehicle type and drive. Third, look at the three cheapest and the three best-reviewed, and read what the bond and excess are for each. Fourth, check the pick-up and drop-off depots: a van collected at an airport depot is convenient, but a city depot may save you a taxi fare and a queue.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, look at the total, not the headline. A van that is \u20ac15 a day cheaper but needs a larger bond, charges for every extra and has a tight kilometre allowance may well end up costing more. Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/best-campervan-rental-australia?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-best-campervan-hire-companies-australia-compared\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">CampervanPlanet&#8217;s Australia comparison<\/a> to see all the totals side by side, and enter HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20 at checkout for \u20ac20 off. If you decide to stay a few nights in a city before or after the van, our <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/destinations\/first-campervan-road-trip-tips-before-you-book\/\">first campervan road trip tips<\/a> cover what to do on day one.<\/p>\n<div class=\"htf-faq\">\n<!-- HTF-CVP-V1 -->\n<div style=\"margin:34px 0;background:linear-gradient(150deg,#2D5A3D 0%,#1a3d28 100%);border-radius:16px;padding:30px 28px;color:#fff;text-align:center;\"><div style=\"font-size:12px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#E8D5A0;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px;\">Ready for the open road?<\/div><h3 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:24px;color:#fff;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book_your_Australia_campervan\"><\/span>Book your Australia campervan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"margin:0 auto 18px;max-width:520px;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.6;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);\">Compare prices across 160+ campervan and motorhome rental brands, get a free 1GB eSIM with every booking \u2014 and <strong>\u20ac20 off with code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20<\/strong>.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/best-campervan-rental-australia?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-best-campervan-hire-companies-australia-compared\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#C8A45A;color:#1A1917;text-decoration:none;font-weight:800;font-size:15px;padding:14px 30px;border-radius:12px;\">Check prices &amp; availability \u2192<\/a><div style=\"font-size:11px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);margin-top:12px;\">Affiliate link \u2014 same price for you, small commission for us.<\/div><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"faq\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<details><summary>Which is the best campervan hire company in Australia?<\/summary>\n<p>It depends on the trip. For a motorhome with a toilet and shower, maui is the name to check. For 4WD and outback tracks, look at Britz or Campervan Village. On a budget, Campervan Village or Mighty. For long one-way trips, Apollo, Britz and maui have the widest depot networks.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>How much does it cost to hire a campervan in Australia?<\/summary>\n<p>CampervanPlanet&#8217;s November 2026 index shows prices from \u20ac43 a day, with typical figures of about \u20ac113 in low season, \u20ac130 in shoulder and \u20ac144 in peak. Your total depends on dates, vehicle, extras and insurance. Compare live on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/best-campervan-rental-australia?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-best-campervan-hire-companies-australia-compared\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">the Australia page<\/a>.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Can I pick up in one city and drop off in another?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes, with the larger brands. Apollo, Britz and maui each run about ten depots from Sydney to Broome. One-way fees vary, so compare the full price, not just the daily rate.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Do I need a 4WD campervan in Australia?<\/summary>\n<p>Not for sealed routes such as Sydney to Melbourne or Brisbane to Cairns. You need one for gravel tracks and remote parks, and even then your contract may restrict some roads, so read it before you plan.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Is there a discount code for CampervanPlanet?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. Our reader code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20 takes \u20ac20 off your booking. Enter it at checkout on CampervanPlanet. The code is deducted from our commission, so it costs you nothing extra.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>How far ahead should I book for Christmas?<\/summary>\n<p>CampervanPlanet suggests about six months ahead for Christmas and New Year. If you are later than that, compare now, stay flexible on pick-up city and consider shifting your dates by a few days.<\/p><\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-author\"><div class=\"htf-author-avatar\">J&amp;A<\/div><div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Joona_Alla\"><\/span>Joona &amp; Alla<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>A Finnish-Ukrainian couple living in Rovaniemi, Finland. Joona is a marketing professional in Lapland tourism; Alla is an AI Engineer. Together we&#8217;ve visited 25 countries and share honest, locally-grounded travel writing from our home in the Arctic.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/our-story\/\">Read our full story &#8594;<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<!-- SIDEBAR -->\n<aside class=\"htf-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"htf-sidebar-toc\"><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contents\"><\/span>Contents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><ol>\n<li><a href=\"#s1\">What \u201cbest\u201d depends on in Australia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s2\">Motorhomes with a toilet and shower: maui and friends<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s3\">4WD and outback: Britz and Campervan Village<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s4\">Budget picks and what a low price really includes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s5\">One-way trips: Apollo, Britz and maui<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s6\">Timing: Christmas vans go first<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s7\">How we would shortlist, step by step<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a 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