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Our top tips for a motorhome roadtrip

Here you'll find tips, tricks and advice for getting the most out of your motorhome adventure around Australia.

21 Jun 2023


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Best Spots For Stargazing In Australia

There’s nothing quite as magical as parking up your campervan, wrapping up warm, and getting lost in an infinite sky of twinkling stars. It’s the perfect antidote to our hectic lives and busy minds. Australia boasts vast stretches of unspoiled land with minimal light pollution. From remote national parks to the expansive outback, these wide-open spaces offer unparalleled opportunities for incredible adventures during the day and surreal stargazing at night. And the very best way to truly immerse yourself in the experience is to rent a travel van and take an Australian road trip. When you enjoy van travel in a maui camper, you’ve got the flexibility to stop and stay wherever takes your fancy. With all the must-haves on board including a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, and comfy bed, you’ll experience freedom like never before. Be spontaneous or follow a planned travel itinerary. The choice is yours! Wherever the road takes you, you can enjoy total comfort and convenience, night and day. Ready to settle in some for seriously good stargazing? Let’s get started!

20 Jun 2023


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Your guide to hiking in Grampians National Park

Are you ready to lace up your hiking boots and venture through one of Australia's most majestic natural playgrounds? You're in the right place! This guide will help you navigate through the breathtakingly beautiful Grampians National Park. From exploring ancient Aboriginal rock art to witnessing geological wonders and unique wildlife, we'll cover everything you need to know before hitting the trails. So, pack your backpack and grab your campervan and let’s dive into the top tips for planning a road trip adventure to this iconic hiking destination!

20 Jun 2023


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10 Unique Experiences in the Sunshine Coast

From the picturesque coastline and rolling countryside, to the relaxed coastal vibes and great dining scene, there are so many reasons to love the Sunshine Coast! Going beyond the beaten path allows you to experience some pretty surprising things. Throughout this blog we’ve outlined some of the most unique and unusual places to visit on the Sunshine Coast to get your started. Our favourite way to travel around Australia is in a campervan or motorhome. Nothing quite beats a road trip, especially when visiting the Sunshine Coast. So read on for all our travel insights to make your travel itinerary planning all the easier.

7 Jun 2023


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Best day trips from the Gold Coast

Ahh the Gold Coast, with it’s beautiful beaches, incredible nightlife, picturesque Gold Coast hinterland and perfect Gold Coast weather, it’s no surprise why so many people flock to this great region time and time again. Whilst there are so many great things to do in the Gold Coast, there are also some fantastic things to do around the Gold Coast. This blog is going to outline some of our favourite day trips out of this vibrant city, perfect for your next road trip in a motorhome. Of course, a road trip in Australia is made so much better with the perfect camper, and maui have a range of motorhomes to suit every traveller. So, read on to get our insider’s guide to the best day trips from the Gold Coast, to make your travel itinerary planning all the easier.

6 Jun 2023


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Everything you need to know about hiking the Scenic Rim Trail

A bucket list hike is the Scenic Rim Trail in the World Heritage-listed Main Range National Park. This multi-day hikes is just an 1-hour drive from Brisbane and the Gold Coast, making it an easy addition to your road trip travel itinerary. We’ve pulled together the ultimate guide telling you all there is to know about the area, the trail, when to go, what to pack including hiking gear and hiking equipment, and everything else you could possibly need to know before embarking on this adventure of a lifetime!

4 Jun 2023


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20 of the best day trips from Brisbane

Brisbane is such a great base for your motorhome holiday. Not only are there so many top things to do in Brisbane and great Brisbane activities and attractions to enjoy, but the areas just outside of the city are incredible to explore. This blog is going to give you our top 20 road trip ideas for the best day trips from Brisbane to make your travel itinerary planning all the easier. When you hire a maui camper or motorhome, you’ll be able to enjoy all of these places on your own terms, at your own pace. Whether you add just a couple of these spots into your road trip itinerary, or decide to do them all, we’re sure you’re going to love what we’ve got in store for you!

1 Jun 2023


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The most romantic things to do in the Gold Coast for couples

 If you’ve been dreaming of taking your significant other on a romantic getaway, or perhaps impressing a lucky someone on a first date, then we’re going to give you all our romantic date ideas which we think are the most romantic things to do in the Gold Coast for couples. From rooftop bars and couples spas, to waterfall hunting, mesmerising sunsets and romantic dinner ideas, there is a seemingly endless list of romantic things to experience in and around this vibrant city. There are so many things to do in the Gold Coast, and experiencing them in a motorhome whilst on a road trip is our favourite way to. Plus with some great Gold Coast holiday parks to stay at, it makes your trip all the more exciting. Not only will you have the freedom that comes with van travel, but you’ll also get to discover places that you may not have otherwise found, and enjoy many romantic picnics thanks to the maui campers great kitchen set up. Plus, evenings under the stars in your campervan will only add to the ambiance of your romantic getaway.

30 May 2023


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Must-do experiences to put on your Australian bucket list

From the red dust of Uluru to the azure waters of the Whitsundays, an Australian road trip offers one awesome bucket list experience after another. The best way to tick off your list is to book a campervan hire and create your dream travel itinerary. Travelling by camper lets you explore Australia at your own pace and with all your home comforts on board. Park up in a beautiful national park, on a peaceful beach, or in a lush rainforest. Wake up to a new and beautiful landscape every morning. Spend the day exploring then watch the sunset with a picnic dinner and a glass of wine. Sounds amazing? But wait… there’s more. Get ready to be inspired to plan the ultimate Australian bucket list road trip by looking at some of the must-do experiences in each state.

21 May 2023


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Best national parks near Sydney

Sydney attracts motorhome travellers from far and wide keen to enjoy not only its bustling urban vibe but also the natural wonders of its national parks. There are hundreds of national parks in and around Sydney. Some are remote and rugged; others sit on the city doorstep. But each offers something unique and beautiful to make your Australian road trip unforgettable. The best way to make the most of your national park adventure is to book a campervan hire with maui. Pick up your camper from maui’s Sydney branch and you can be enjoying nature at its finest in less than an hour. Not sure which of Sydney’s national parks to visit first? In this blog, we’ll take a look at five of the best national parks near Sydney worth adding to your travel itinerary.  

15 May 2023


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Melbourne’s Best Cultural Experiences

If a trip to Melbourne has been on your road trip travel itinerary wish list for a while, then this blog is sure to get you even more inspired. We’re going to outline Melbourne’s best cultural experiences, from exciting things to do in Melbourne to Melbourne attractions that are a must-visit, this blog has it all. We’ve outlined all the great dining scenes and art scenes and everything in between, so we’re sure you’re going to love what we have in store for you!

What better way to explore Melbourne and its surroundings than in a maui campervan or motorhome? You’ll be able to take the journey on your own time, camp in some incredible spots and explore even further than you would have otherwise been able to. If campervan hire has been on your wishlist, as well as a trip to Melbourne, then read on, get planning and start exploring!