Australia Self-Drive Surf Tours
GalleryAustralian Self-drive Surf Tour camper vans have been carefully selected as your perfect surf expedition vehicle, with plenty of room for secure storage of boards as well as everything you need for camping in the best spots across Australia. Take an unforgettable Aussie road trip, Tasmania, West Coast, South Australia, Victoria and the East Coast from NSW to Queensland!
Surfing Highlights
Noosa - Queensland
The iconic First Point at Noosa is a perfect example of what a point break should be. With the stunning backdrop of the bush and boulders, swells from the South east to North East will wrap on to the sand and rock contours at the perfect peel angle. Depending on the size of swell waves vary from perfect peelers for long boards on east trade swells up to draining barrels on the more powerful cyclone swells. Best season in December to April for regular trade swells and occasional cyclone swells.
Margaret River – SW Western Australia
Surfers Point near Margaret River is internationally renowned as the best break in the area and home to the Margaret River Pro. Main Break offers a shorter right while the left handles all sizes. The South Side reefs offer long Rights without the attention of Main Break
Lennox Head
NSW North Coast
Hundreds of beaches, long rocky points and gin clear water. Something for every surfer. Consistent Easterly trade swells in summer, pulsing South groundswells in Autumn and Winter. Never too hot, not too cold, this is surfing’s Golidilocks Zone!
The North West!
The Western Australian Coast is for real surf adventurers. Head North and find long barrelling lefts across coral reefs. Reliable transport and self sufficient camping is essential.
Gold Coast – Coolangatta
With the Superbank offering endless tubes and playful walls, Coolangatta really is the real paradise for surfers! Picks up the Easterly Trade Swells and offshore with prevailing South Easterlies. Consistent from December through to May.
Pricing & Packages
Premium 4 Berth
Camper van rental for your preferred period of time. The Perfect Wave Australia self-drive surf experience information and itineraries. Liability reduction (Nil holding deposit and vehicle insurance). Linen exchange. Single vehicle rollover cover. Picnic table and chairs. Extra driver fees. 12 volt USB charger. 24-hr mechanical roadside assistance. Personalised surf forecasting. Fully equipped with cooking equipment, dinner ware and cutlery. Log in details. For local information on camping sites, freedom camping areas and points of interest. GST.
4WD Ute Outback Camping
4WD Ute rental for your preferred period of time. The Perfect Wave Australia self-drive surf experience information and itineraries. Liability reduction (Nil holding deposit and vehicle insurance). Linen exchange. Single vehicle rollover cover. Picnic table and chairs. Extra driver fees. 12 volt USB charger. 24-hr mechanical roadside assistance. Personalised surf forecasting. Fully equipped with cooking equipment, dinner ware and cutlery. Log in details. For local information on camping sites, freedom camping areas and points of interest. GST.
Budget 2 berth van
Camper van rental for your preferred period of time. The Perfect Wave Australia self-drive surf experience information and itineraries. Liability reduction (Nil holding deposit and vehicle insurance). Linen exchange. Single vehicle rollover cover. Picnic table and chairs. Extra driver fees. 12 volt USB charger. 24-hr mechanical roadside assistance. Personalised surf forecasting. Fully equipped with cooking equipment, dinner ware and cutlery. Log in details. For local information on camping sites, freedom camping areas and points of interest. GST.
4WD Explore and Camp the Remote West Coast
There are so many world class waves to be found along Australia's West Coast. However many spots require 4WD vehicle and a self sufficient camping set up. Rent a fully equipped 4WD Camper so you can put yourself on the spot to score!
Pick up and drop off the vehicle in Perth, Adelaide, Broome and Darwin.
Surf the North West, Kalbarri, Red Bluff, Gnarloo, Nigaloo Reefs and Exmouth. Continue on and check out the Pilbara and Kimberley
South West WA, explore all the spots at the end of 4WD tracks in the Capes Leewin to Naturaliste Region. Yallingup, Gracetown, Margaret River, Boranup and Contos
WA South and East Coast. Walpole, The Right, Peaceful Bay, Parrys Beach, Denmark, Albany, Bremer Bay, Esperance, Lucky Bay and Cape LeGrand.
Nullabor and SA West Coast. Explore the Nullabor, Monuments, Cactus, Yorke Peninsula, Coffin Bay
The East Coast Classic Surfari
An iconic surfing journey, the East Coast has been a surfers playground since before McTavish and friends in the 60's chased cyclone swells to the fabled Noosa pointbreaks. There are so many variations a surfer could spend a lifetime exploring all the waves and lineups. Start in Brisbane, Sydney or even Melbourne, pick up a 4WD for the sandy Islands, or a classic camper for a but of comfort. For those that want to stretch the budget, a van offers transport and accommodation in one easy to drive vehicle.
Possible Itineraries: Head north to Noosa, Double Island Point and Fraser Island to the Capricorn Coast of 1770 and Agnes Waters.
Explore the sandy islands - North Stradbroke Island, Bribie Island.
The original Gold Coast to Sydney itinerary includes icons like Burleigh, Coolangatta, Byron Bay, Angourie, Coffs Coast, Crescent Head, Forster, Seal Rocks, Newcastle and the Central Coast
The Princess Highway south from Sydney includes the Coal Coast, Illawarra, Ulladulla, Batemans Bay, Moruya, Narooma, Merimbula and Pambula before hitting Gippsland, Wilsons Prom, Phillip Island and the Mornington Peninsula to Melbourne
Tasmania
Tasmania is the perfect touring destination. Incredible diversity and ruggedness along the coast means that there is always a wave somewhere - but you will have to look for it. With plenty off free campsites as well as quality holiday parks and stunning National Parks, touring in a camper means you have the flexibility to make the most of this incredible island. Pick up and drop off in either Hobart or Launceston and enjoy everything in between. Expore the wild west coast from Marrwah to Zeehan. Or the stunning Bay of Fires in the North East and the sapphire waters of the East Coast to Bicheno. Find fun beachbreaks or heaving slabs on the Tasman Peninsula. Long Point Breaks on the South Arm or secluded sandbanks on Bruny Island
When you rent Perfect Wave camper vans with sleeping accommodations, we can provide you with the best itinerary and advice to score some of Australia's best waves. We offer a wide range of camper vans for every trip style and budget. Our team have deep knowledge of each coast and can give you the best advice to ensure you are in the right place at the right time to score the best waves.
Surfing
Australia has been one of the centres of surfing worldwide for good reason - so many incredible waves! The continent is surrounded by surfable coast and this means adventures for every surfer! Consider the many epic trips possible on these coast lines: Queensland - Agnes Waters and Capricorn Coast, Fraser Island, Noosa and Sunshine Coast, Stradbroke Island, Gold Coast and Coolangatta. New South Wales Tweed, Byron and Ballina. Angourie, Coffs Coast, Mid North Coast, Newcastle, Central Coast, Illawarra and The South Coast. Victoria: Gippsland, Wilsons Prom, Phillip Island, Mornington Peninsula, Surf Coast, West Coast. Tasmania: North East Coast, Bicheno, Tasman Peninsula, South Arm, Bruny Island, South Coast, West Coast, Granville Harbour, Marrawah. South Australia, Robe, Coorong, Middleton and Victor Harbour, Kangaroo Island,
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