On some holidays you can lie on the beach and soak up the sun. On others, you can explore remote regions off-the-beaten-track. On a campervan holiday you can do both - and a lot more in between!

A campervan holiday has all the fun of camping without tents to erect, trenches to dig and firewood to find. There's no coach driver telling you it's time to go. There's no itinerary telling where you'll be staying each night. There's no 10 o'clock check out! Holidays should be about lazy sleep-ins and late breakfasts; the simple pleasure of touring and the greater pleasure of finding a place to call your own for a day or two.

And, with a campervan holiday, the self-contained kitchen can make meal costs very low indeed. Where on earth would a campervan holiday be better than in Tasmania? Compact, scenic, historic, uncrowded and unspoilt. Naturally, you want to be sure that your holiday will be enjoyable. You'll be looking for the right vehicle at the best price from a reputable operator.

Ask yourself the following:

1.Will the company I hire from have plenty of experience and local knowledge, be big enough to have back-up facilities and small enough to care about MY holiday?
We've been involved in campervans and motorhomes for decades. We know the big and the little things that are important to your holiday. We believe and act as if our reputation depends on what you think. (It does).

All vehicles are well-maintained by our own mechanics but if anything does go wrong, Roadside Assistance with the Royal Automobile Club is just a phone call away, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

2.Is this the type of vehicle I'd choose to drive?
Campervans are very similar to a car to drive, being easier to drive and manoeuvre than a motorhome. A motorhome has its living area constructed on a light truck, with either a single or twin cab (which determines the number of people who can be carried). Motorhomes have more living space with the advantage of a permanently made up double bed and a separate dinette. Over many years experience we've found few drivers who haven't easily adjusted to driving the larger vehicles.

3.Will we have enough room?
If your party consists of 2 people, any of our fleet would be suitable, depending on the amount of room you'd like. The Hi-Top Campervan can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child. The 2-Berth Shower Motorhome is perfect for 2 adults (Double or Twin Share). The Walk-Thru Motorhome is great for one couple or two couples travelling together.

4.How can I best judge which holiday offers VALUE for my money.
Value-for-money isn't just about the price you pay. Consider these advantages of a campervan holiday:
Ease of purchase - you need make only one booking to cover your accommodation and transport.
Savings on meals - your self-contained kitchen can make a big difference in meal costs.
Consistent standard throughout - there won't be any surprises at the end of each day. It's comforting to know that the same high standards you find on day one will be there on every other day too.
Flexibility - arrange your itinerary as you go. Stay put or move on without any cancellation fees to worry about.

Other Questions?

How long will it take to get from A to B?
Ask Tasmanians how far is it and they'll most likely respond in hours and minutes, not kilometres. Tasmanian roads are generally very good, but high country and remote regions often have winding roads which zig-zag up and down valleys and through scenic forests.
So, if you're travelling from say, Queenstown to Strahan to catch the Gordon River Cruise, don't be fooled by the apparently short distance from Queenstown.

Unsuitable Roads
The vehicle is permitted to be used on made roads only. It's prohibited to use the vehicle off-road, such as cross-country, on bush tracks or on beaches. Renters who ignore this prohibition will be liable for ALL damage to the vehicle and will not be provided with a replacement vehicle.

Even on made roads, there's a higher liability for damage on unsealed surfaces (including the unsealed sections of roads which are normally sealed, so renters need to steadily slow right down before driving through roadworks).

Most of Tasmania's main roads are sealed, but minor roads can be unsealed and rough with loose gravel and soft edges; also narrow and winding with poor sightlines.

Many of these lead to dead ends in remote areas and are easily avoided, but some appear to be a "short-cut" to the main road. In reality, they aren't, because going is so much rougher and slower. It's advisable to avoid such roads is possible or, if not, to slow right down and take extreme care.

For example, the following roads in particular are historically accident-prone and therefore unsuitable for use as trunk routes:

The unsealed roads to the south and west of the Great Lake. Instead, renters should use the sealed highways to the east of the Great Lake.

The unsealed roads connecting Smithton and Zeehan-

(a) on the west coast, any further south than the Arthur River township; and

(b) inland, any further south than where the Kanunnah Bridge crosses the Arthur River. Instead, renters should use the Waratah Highway via Somerset, or the Hampshire Road via Burnie.

The back roads between Orford and Copping on the east coast. Instead, renters should use the highway via Sorell.

The unsealed C827 between Nunamara and Nabowla in the northeast. Instead, renters should use the A3 or B81.

There are also mountain-top roads which are unsuitable when icy or slushy, e.g.

The Ben Lomond Road above the bottom of Jacob's Ladder.

Instead, renters should use the public transport provided during the ski season.

Renters who ignore this caution are very likely to incur the extra liability for damage on unsealed roads.

What to do in case of a breakdown.
Our staff work for you throughout your entire holiday! While regular maintenance prevents the majority of on-the-road repairs, problems can still arise.

Our staff will be ready to help and arrangements will be made promptly to ensure minimum disruption to your holiday enjoyment.

It's our wish that you don't continue your holiday with any problem, whatever the nature of it.

Emergency help is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year, via the Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania's "Roadside Assistance".

Parking Fines
Before you leave town, please pay the local authorities for any parking fees you incur. Fines increase if not paid on time and then need to be sent to your home or business address.

Speeding Fines
The Police forward the Infringement Notice to us. We then advise the Police of your name and address, and the notice is re-sent to you.

What to do if you have an Accident
We hope you don't, but if you do and want to avoid extra liability -

1. Don't admit liability to any person or promise settlement.

2. Where there's damage (no matter how slight) to the rental vehicle, other vehicle and/or property damage, complete the Damage/Accident notes in the Rental Wallet.

3. In the event of an injury, make a report to the Police within 24 hours (as required under the Traffic Regulations).

4. Report details to our nearest location immediately by phone.

5. Call at our nearest location within 24 hours to fill out a damage/accident report form.

A replacement vehicle will not be considered until this report has been processed and any liability amount has been paid.