A visit to Adelaide can be good for the soul. Not only is it a laid back city in itself, but there are also plenty of opportunities to get out town and avoid the crowds – if you have your own vehicle – and for this you might just want
A visit to Adelaide can be good for the soul. Not only is it a laid back city in itself, but there are also plenty of opportunities to get out town and avoid the crowds – if you have your own vehicle – and for this you might just want a camper van.
Did you know there are over over 20 campervan hire companies with depots in Adelaide? With this many companies to choose from you are going to have to be able to find one that suits your taste and budget. Whether you want to stick to the big companies, try an up-and-comer or have that personal experience with a family run company where you know every employees name before you leave the depot, you’ll be able to get it from Adelaide.
Of course you can see the whole list of every motorhome rental company in Australia by going to the this page of our site and search Adelaide in the right hand column
Adelaide is the country’s fifth-largest city with a population of around 1.2 million With an attractive centre and a wide variety of sights and attractions located near to the city proper, those seeking a self drive expedition that takes them afield from Adelaide itself will find themselves pleased with what they find. Those with their own vehicle are likely to have an adventure sure to last in memory for quite some time and lets face it, if you’ve got your home on your back, you can make up where you go each day – what freedom!
Glenelg, South Australia
For those more inclined to stay near to Adelaide itself, Glenelg is an extremely popular beach suburb located along the nearby Holdfast Bay shoreline in the larger Gulf St. Vincent. Glenelg is also easily accessible by car, camperv or through use of a motor coach tourist company. Several hotels and dozens of restaurants populate Glenelg and its beach and shoreline attracts many visitors annually. The Beachouse modern centre is but one popular attraction for Glenelg visitors, while Jetty Road lures many sightseers and visitors with its array of shops and entertainment venues. This beachside suburb is home to approximately 4,000 year-round residents, making it pleasingly small yet fully capable of seeing to one’s near-Adelaide sightseeing impulses.
The Adelaide Hills
The Adelaide Hills region lies only 20 minutes from the city of Adelaide but seems a world away, owing to the quality of its sights and attractions. Collectively, more than 15 of South Australia’s best parks comprise the Adelaide Hills, including Belair National Park and Cleland Wildlife Park. Wildlife Gully and Mount Lofty Summit also stand ready to tempt the explorer, and if you head up there in a motor home you’ll be able visit to all of the parks contained within the region. The area provides excellent opportunity for camping, in fact, and several of the national parks maintain campground facilities with full accommodations, including hot showers, toilets and electricity. Of course a visit to the Adelaide Hills wouldn’t be complete with a whole bunch of wine tasting. The area is one of the best cool climate regions for wine making in Australia – make sure you try a drop or 2 at the myriad of cellar doors in the region.
Port Willunga
A motor home can definitely make it much more convenient and easy to explore areas around Adelaide, including Port Willunga and Maslin Beach. The port itself is a coastal village on the Fleurieu Peninsula and a number of fine restaurants. Divers and snorkelers find Port Willunga particularly attractive, due to its marine flora and fauna as well as the shipwrecks that dot the local seabed. Local wineries also offer a pleasant diversion, where a campervan makes it possible to explore in and around the Port Willunga area. Maslin Beach, also on the Fleurieu Peninsula, is regularly noted as one of the prettiest beaches in all South Australia, is 3 kilometres long and offers fine swimming and fishing points. Both Port Willunga and Maslin Beach lie near to Adelaide, and a car or camper can make the trek from the city centre to both destinations in no time at all, with overnight caravan grounds very nearby the two spots.
McLaren Vale Wine Region
Whilst you are in the the Fleurieu Peninsula region, make sure you again get your wine tasting hat on for the McLaren Vale region. Only a short beautiful drive form Port Willunga and Maslin Beach, McLaren Vale has a welcomeness that you don’t get in other parts of Australia. Perhaps its the laid back lifestyle that comes with wine making or just that they want you to enjoy yourself whilst you are in there town. With around 73 cellar doors to visit you are sure to find a drop or 2 to make you happy. Not really into wine? Then check out some of these cellar doors for the food. Food and wine go together exremely well, so it is no suprise that lots of the cellar doors have restaurants. TryGemtree for one option and if keen to try some lesser know styles, try Yangarra Winery.
A visit to Adeliade and surrounds can be wonderfully relaxing experience, and if you are a foodie or wine buff, you are particulalry going to love this area.
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