Crikey Camper Hire is a Perth-based outback specialist offering 4WD camper trailers, caravans, and tow vehicles for the WA–NT corridor. Purpose-built for the
Crikey operates towed campers and caravans rather than self-contained motorhomes — meaning you need either your own tow vehicle or hire one of their Toyota 200 Series Land Cruisers. That's not a limitation; it's a deliberate choice. The Land Cruisers are purpose-built for outback travel in a way that most shared motorhome fleets aren't. The Off-road Safari Camper genuinely handles the tracks that narrower campervans have no business attempting.
The Deluxe Expanda and Luxury Suite Caravans serve different needs: the Deluxe is the practical family choice with onboard bathroom and 150L fridge; the Luxury Suite adds leather lounges and entertainment for those who want camp comfort without roughing it. Both work well for sealed-road touring through WA's south-west or coastal routes.
Three depots: Perth (Osborne Park), Broome, and Darwin. This gives Crikey one of the most useful configurations for the WA–NT corridor — you can start in Perth, drive north through the Kimberley, and finish in Darwin without backtracking. One-way hire between depots is available, which unlocks some of Australia's most compelling point-to-point outback itineraries.
The Perth depot in Osborne Park is accessible but not central — budget time for pickup from the CBD. The Broome branch is a natural start or end point for the Gibb River Road. Darwin covers the Top End: Kakadu, Litchfield, and the Kimberley from the north.
Crikey does not operate a full online instant-booking system — enquire directly for availability and pricing. This is standard for specialist outback operators where trip planning and vehicle matching are part of the service, not an afterthought.
Insurance and liability options are available — check directly with Crikey at the time of booking. Coverage for outback and unsealed road travel varies significantly between operators; confirm exactly what is and isn't covered before you sign.
Varies by package — enquire directly. Expect outback-ready configurations: water tanks, fridges, cooking equipment, and recovery gear appropriate for remote travel. Check exactly what's included and what's additional when requesting a quote.
A well-regarded specialist for the WA–NT outback corridor. Crikey fills a gap that most national operators can't: genuine multi-depot flexibility across the Kimberley and Top End routes with vehicles actually built for the conditions. For the Perth–Broome–Darwin run specifically, they're one of the strongest operators to speak to.
Not the right choice for sealed-road touring or travellers who want a self-contained motorhome bathroom without a tow vehicle. But for the Kimberley, the Pilbara, or point-to-point outback travel through WA and the NT — Crikey is a serious specialist worth contacting early.
Yes — Crikey hires Toyota 200 Series Land Cruisers alongside their camper trailers and caravans. You can bring your own tow vehicle if you have one rated for the load, or hire a Land Cruiser as part of the package. The Land Cruisers are purpose-built for outback travel and are the recommended option for tracks like the Gibb River Road.
Three locations: Perth (Osborne Park), Broome, and Darwin. One-way hire between depots is available — you can start in Perth, drive the Kimberley, and finish in Darwin without backtracking. The Perth depot is in Osborne Park, not central Perth, so allow extra time for pickup.
Yes — one-way hire is available between Perth, Broome, and Darwin. This is one of Crikey's strongest advantages: the ability to drive the full WA–NT corridor point-to-point without retracing your route. Perth to Darwin via Broome and the Kimberley is one of Australia's great outback drives.
Yes — the Off-road Safari Camper with a Toyota Land Cruiser tow vehicle is specifically suited to tracks like the Gibb River Road. Crikey's fleet is built for the conditions. Always confirm road conditions and any permit requirements before departure, particularly after wet season.
Crikey doesn't offer instant online pricing — contact them directly with your travel dates, group size, and planned itinerary for a tailored quote. This is standard for specialist outback operators where trip configuration varies significantly between customers.
The closest comparisons are WA Experts (self-contained 4WD campervans, also Perth/Broome/Darwin depots) and RedSands Campers (self-contained motorhomes, Perth-based). Crikey's tow-camper model suits travellers who prefer the caravan setup; WA Experts suits those who want everything in the one vehicle.
Crikey Camper Hire is a genuine outback specialist with the depot network to back it up. Perth, Broome, and Darwin — connected by one-way hire — is the right infrastructure for the WA–NT corridor, and their tow-camper fleet is built for the conditions rather than just marketed as capable of them.
The model won't suit everyone. If you want a self-contained motorhome, look at WA Experts for 4WD campervans or RedSands Campers for premium self-contained vehicles. But if the Kimberley is calling and you want a company that actually knows those roads — Crikey is worth calling first.
Contact them early. Outback itineraries need more planning than coastal road trips, and availability on the specific vehicle and route combinations fills up.
