The nicest thing about an Australian winter is that depending on where you go you can pretty well dial in the climate you want.

That might mean a red wine and a fire with snow falling outside in the mountains or a balmy 25-degree day on a North Queensland beach. Even at its coldest Australia doesn’t ever get close to a cold northern European winter and in most places, it's just pleasant and still sunny, if 10 degrees or so colder than summer. 

Life on the road is not just about ticking the boxes. In this day and age, it's important to ensure you are responsible on holiday and are helping create an environment where sustainable tourism can thrive. Whether you’re on a short sojourn or an extended adventure, there’s more to motorhome and campervan touring than a checklist of top-rated sights from TripAdvisor.

With beautiful weather all year round, kilometres of beaches, a friendly, laid back vibe, and heaps of attractions within a stone's throw of the city, Perth is the ideal spot to enjoy a motorhome holiday.

Sydney is a show-off kind of city - and with good reason. It’s littered with iconic both landmarks and natural beauty: think the Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Luna Park and sparkling Bondi Beach.

But there is so much more to see if you’re happy to travel just a little further out of the city limits, whether you’re a local looking to explore your own backyard, or a visitor from across the globe. Here's our top 10 highlights.

While the question of what wine goes best with what food has exercised greater minds than ours, here are a few wine and food partnerships that we think are made in heaven, and where to find these wines on your travels.

No matter what walk you choose, it pays to have the right equipment. Weather conditions can change at any time so to avoid getting into any sticky situations you need to be prepared. Check out our list of 'must brings'!

Treat yourself to a tipple and know you don't have to drive to the next vineyard or home again, with one of our maui Winery Haven stays. Wake up the next morning, enjoy a delicious breakfast amongst the vines and either meander on to the next vineyard or explore the region further.

The Whitsundays is one of those places surrounded in folklore and cloaked in intrigue. Fables tell of impossibly white sand, crystal clear water, bountiful fresh seafood and cloudless days. Well to be honest it's all true, the Whitsundays really is filled with impossibly white sand, crystal clear water, bountiful fresh seafood and cloudless days! So how to make the most of the incredible region? You can do some serious exploring of the Whitsundays in a maui motorhome, of course!

If your next self-drive itinerary takes you through some of Australia and New Zealand's renowned wine regions, there's no need to feel daunted by all the vines and wines. You don't have to be a wine connoisseur to enjoy yourself when it comes to tasting wine - in fact, there are some basic tips that will make the experience much more enjoyable, and will arm you with knowledge that's sure to impress your friends at your next dinner party. While you're at it, make sure you spend at least one night sleeping amongst the vines at one of our Winery Havens!

Australians are mad keen on camping, so you'll have no trouble finding somewhere to stay whether you're looking for serviced holiday parks close to major attractions, or simple camping grounds in national parks and other natural places. Make the most of your Maui campervan hire and stay in a variety of settings.