Head north for your southern winter escape in a caravan

Brisbane Queensland Campervan Holiday Itineraries

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It seems just about everyone has the idea to head north for their southern Australia winter escape. Can you blame them? When the north's tempting you with blue skies, hot days and perfect beach weather, it's hard not to think about leaving the winter blues behind. But your winter escape holiday to the north doesn't have to be expensive. DriveNow offers a range of bargain campervan rental deals from Brisbane. Snap up one of these offers and be on your way to one of these adventures.

Have a magical encounter with turtles at Bundaberg

Turtle hatching at Mon Repos. Photo by Jan Smith on Flikr

Bundaberg is another destination that doesn't always rank high on the list of priorities for travellers, but they couldn't be more wrong. Apart from being home to the Hinkler Hall of Aviation, which pays tribute to one of the pioneers of flight, it's also the site of the most significant loggerhead turtle nesting population in the South Pacific. Learn about the important work that conservationists are carrying out at Mon Repos. It's also possible to get actively involved in the project by helping rangers relocate eggs and watching eggs hatch at certain times of the year.

Explore towns along the Sunshine Coast

Beautiful Noosa. Photo by Andy Hay on Flikr

Drive a couple of hours north of Brisbane and you'll find one of Queensland's most beautiful stretches of coast with plenty to do. Noosa is the star attraction of the Sunny Coast, with its boutique stores, upmarket restaurants and glorious surf beaches. However, you certainly won't be disappointed if you venture into the beautiful villages of Montville and Maleny on the Hinterland. Here you'll find stunning lookout views of the coast, unique art shops, cafes and other rare treats.

Relax at Seventeen Seventy

Lady Musgrave Island, Bundaberg. Photo by Lawrence Wang on Flikr.

The sleepy town of 1770 near Agnes Water is a five and a half hour drive north of Brisbane. It's an ideal spot to base yourself while exploring the outer Great Barrier Reef, especially if you're interested in visiting Lady Musgrave Island. This gorgeous town is known for its natural beauty. It's surrounded by scenic bush walks and the pristine Deepwater National Park. Yet most travellers have never heard of this incredible place. This also means you can have a relatively quiet winter escape without the crowds.

Get beached at Byron Bay

Views from Byron Bay Lighthouse. Photo by Wikimedia

This is the place to go if you want to spend your entire holiday in or by the water. Either relax on the sandy shores or swim at some of Australia’s famous beaches. Learn to surf, kayak, or try stand-up paddle boarding or go scuba diving. Byron Bay is the perfect place for any of these activities. The Arakwal National Park and the Cape Byron coast also have many scenic bushwalks that visitors rave about. Byron is also conveniently just a two-hour drive south of Brisbane.

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