See Australia by Campervan

By Peter Dazzar


A campervan holiday is always a great way to discover parts of Australia. While the East coast is home to some actually beautiful sights and cities, if you venture down to the South of Australia, you will find some truly amazing places that are yet to be messed up by the crowds and progress that tourism brings.

One of these places is Whyalla, which is the largest city in the Upper Spencer Gulf Area of Western Australia. Its location on the Western foreshores makes it an ideal place for cheap campervan hire australia, as its close to a wide range of attractions and natural miracles. While the town is relatively little, it is packed to the brim with fun and adventurous things to do. It's also easily accessed from Adelaide, located less than 400 kilometres away. Basically this means that you can pick up your campervan from the capital city and then make a day of it as you travel across some of the nations most unique landscapes.

Whyalla is extremely regarded as the location where "the outback meets the sea". Not a great deal of would deny this title because as soon as you arrive in the city, you can't help but spot the untouched outback landscape and the vast shore dramatic views which encapsulate the quintessence of the town. Whyalla really is an ideal vacation location, as it is not only lovely, but also rich in culture and heritage; a location where the locals will cause you to feel comfortable.

The very first thing you need to possibly do when you get into city is find yourself a place to stay (if you have not already booked in advance). Favored caravan parks in the Whyalla area include the Foreshore Caravan Park and Whyalla Caravan Park. Both of these parks offer cosy accommodation that will meet the every need of you and your campervan. They're also acceptable to just about any budget and the great news is that you can enjoy beach front perspectives, right from your extremely window.

There is a surplus of local activities available for the whole family to enjoy. The beaches, particularly the new Foreshore area, offer safe swimming and fishing, along with excellent BBQ and playground facilities. Otherwise, take a slow walk along one of the numerous walking tracks, located along the coastline. The Flinders and Freycinet Lookout boasts spectacular views of the Upper Spencer Gulf, Southern Flinders Range and Middleback Range in the West.

As you drive your campervan hire along the Northerly Coastline of Whyalla, you'll come across Fitzgerald Bay. This pristine bay offers galvanizing views of the Blue Gulf Waters and the Southern Flinders Range, so be certain to have your camera on hand. While driving along the coast you will also notice the Shingle Beach Ridges, a geographical phenomenon of stone ridge man-made obstructions.

Driving your campervan around Australia will open your eyes to the beauty that's so distinguished here. The natural miracles that surround you'll leave you spell-bound in awe. Whyalla is a very glorious place that should definitely be visited if you are in Australia's southern state. You will not be disappointed!




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