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Best van travel destinations in Oceania

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Western Australia
Sunset dunes and crystal coastlines
9.2
English explorer William Dampier named Shark Bay in 1699 after the many sharks he saw there. Today the bay has a World Heritage listing and dolphins that come to the shore at Monkey Mia. Farther north, Ningaloo Reef has coral close to the beach. Sealed highways link these stops along the coast.
Highlights:
  • 🐠 Dive into the Great Barrier Reef's vibrant coral gardens
  • ⛵ Sail around Rottnest Island, spotting adorable quokkas
  • 🪨 Explore the iconic rock formations at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Tasmania
Wilderness, Wildlife and Wild Coasts
8.7
The Spirit of Tasmania ferry carries vans across Bass Strait from the mainland to Devonport. Freycinet and Cradle Mountain are each within a few hours of Launceston. Pink granite peaks rise behind the white sand of Wineglass Bay. Many small towns have low cost camp spots.
Highlights:
  • 🏛️ Tour the convict ruins at Port Arthur Historic Site
  • ⛰️ Explore Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park trails
  • 🏖️ Hike to Wineglass Bay and marvel at its white sand
Great Ocean Road
Coastal cliffs and turquoise waves
Waves crash against the limestone stacks at the Twelve Apostles. The road runs about 243 kilometres from Torquay to Allansford. Wild koalas sit in the gum trees at Kennett River. Rainforest in the Otway Ranges has waterfalls and a treetop walk. Holiday parks in Lorne, Apollo Bay and Port Campbell welcome vans.
Highlights:
  • 🌲 Hike to Lorne's rainforest trails
  • 🏞️ Explore the Twelve Apostles rock formations
  • 🌅 Drive along the Great Ocean Road at sunrise
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