Campervan Hire in Sydney Is the Best of Both Worlds: Citylife & Stunning Surroundings

Sydney, Where Your Cosmic Australian Road Trip Begins

Ready to blast off on the road trip of a lifetime? Sydney is calling, space traveller.

To arrive in Sydney is to arrive in Australia’s most dazzling harbour city. You may be jet-lagged, but you’ll be buzzing with anticipation. The Sydney sunshine hits differently, it’s bright, bold and practically daring you to get out there and explore. Within hours you could be sipping a flat white with million-dollar harbour views, dipping your toes in the water at Bondi Beach, or standing beneath the famous sails of the Opera House wondering how the city isn’t a permanent movie set.

Home to 5+ million people, Sydney is where the magic begins. Pick up the keys to your Spaceships campervan and point yourself toward any direction on the compass to discover the raw, wild, breathtaking beauty of Australia - it’s the best place to start a road trip. Forget the tour buses and rigid schedules. Travelling Australia by campervan will blow your mind.

Sydney Harbour Photo by Caleb on Unsplash

Why Sydney Is the Best Place to Start Your Aussie Road Trip

Sydney sits at the perfect epicentre of some of Australia’s most jaw-dropping scenery. Head north and you'll hit the subtropical paradise of Queensland. Cruise south and Victoria's dramatic coastline awaits. West? The legendary Blue Mountains and beyond. Every direction leads to something extraordinary.

Getting to Sydney from all over the world is super easy. The Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith International) is Australia’s busiest and best-connected hub. Located just 20 minutes from the city centre it’s serviced by practically every major airline you can think of - Qantas, Emirates, United, British Airways, Air New Zealand, Delta, Etihad, the list goes on like the credits to a Marvel movie. If you’re flying from London, Los Angeles, Tokyo, or New Zealand, there is always a flight to get you there.

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So, What’s to Love About Sydney?

Spending time in Sydney before you blast off on your wild adventure is totally worth it. We even have a list of the 27 most unforgettable things to do in Sydney. The city proudly boasts a mix between cosmopolitan sophistication and natural wonder in equal measure. There is, of course, the Sydney Harbour Bridge that’s been photobombing tourists photos since 1932. You can walk across the steel giant for free and watch as ferries criss-cross like chaos below. If you’re feeling adventurous, why not try the Bridge Climb? Scale to the summit and enjoy 360 degree views of the city or try the Pylon lookout.

The Sydney Opera House needs no introduction, but we’ll give it one anyway. Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and performance powerhouse. Photos really don’t capture the scale. Grab a drink with a view of the sails at the Sydney Opera Bar and watch the sun set behind the Harbour Bridge.

Bondi Beach is also world famous for a reason. With golden sand, reliable surf and bronzed beautiful people, it’s basically every beach stereotype come to life yet somehow it still exceeds expectations. Everyone loves the Bondi to Coogee coast walk (6 km of clifftop heaven). Starting from the stunning Bondi Icebergs Club, this one stroll hits multiple beaches like Tamarama Beach, Bronte Beach, Clovelly Beach, Gordons Bay and of course, Coogee Beach.

If you’re not feeling the Bondi crowds, you're in luck. Sydney actually has over 100 beaches! Try Manly, Balmoral or the northern beaches like Palm Beach, where Home and Away is filmed - if you know, you know.

Explore The Rocks Discovery Museum and learn about Sydney's Aboriginal and convict history. Wander the Royal Botanic Gardens or visit The Art Gallery of New South Wales to see everything from Indigenous Australian art to contemporary installations.

And, we must mention the food. Space traveller, you will love the food. Sydney has such a diverse culinary scene from Vietnamese in Cabramatta to Italian in Leichhardt and hatted fine dining all over the city. Sydney is a food lover’s paradise.

Time to Pick Up Your Spaceship and Launch

Alright, you’ve done Sydney. You’ve taken the photos, eaten your body weight in smashed avo, and possibly gotten sunburnt because you underestimated Australian UV rays (rookie error).

It's time for the main event! Picking up your campervan from our Sydney depot and hitting the cosmic highways of Australia. When you book with Spaceships, you’re getting more than just a van. Think of it like your ticket to freedom. With a range of campervans to choose from, here’s what’s included in your intergalactic travel package:

• Unlimited kilometres - because Australia is big and you’re going to want to explore it all.
• All sleeping and cooking gear - bed, bedding, kitchen equipment. Just add food and adventure.
• No hidden fees - the price you see is the price you pay. Enjoy longer free cancellation periods, no fees for young drivers (under 21) and no charge to make changes.
• One way travel - pick up in Sydney, drop off in Cairns, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart or Airlie Beach at no extra charge.
• 24 hour roadside assistance - if anything did go wrong, like a flat battery, you will always have access to 24/7 help. The service is provided by RACQ and is available across all of Australia.
• A van with personality - each Spaceships campervan comes with a unique name. It could be a name from Star Wars, Star Trek, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy or any other awesome movie.

Our depot team in Sydney has sent thousands of travellers on amazing journeys. The vans themselves are reliable, well-maintained and specifically designed for Australian road trips. They are not massive RVs, they’re nimble and compact enough to navigate city streets but comfortable enough to live in for weeks. Everything conveniently has its place, the bed is genuinely comfortable, and the kitchen setup is cleverly designed so you can easily cook meals. It truly is your home on wheels.

Where to Next?

From Sydney, Australia unfolds in every direction like a choose your own adventure book written by someone with really good taste. Here’s where your campervan could take you:

North to Queensland

Point your Spaceships north and watch Australia transform before your eyes. The further north you go, the more tropical it gets. The palm trees multiply, the weather gets warmer, and suddenly you are in a world where the reef meets rainforest and winter is just a myth people tell their children.

Head north to explore the legendary Sydney to Byron Bay drive along the Pacific Highway, the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, and of course, Brisbane itself. Keep pushing north to Airlie Beach, the gateway to the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef, or continue your journey up to Cairns. Go snorkelling in coral gardens, spot crocs, explore the rainforest and swim in waterholes that feel like nature's infinity pools.

South to Victoria

The drive from Sydney to Melbourne is iconic. Take the coastal route and hit every incredible stop: Jervis Bay and its beautiful white sand, Narooma for oysters and seal colonies, Eden to watch whales swim by, and Wilson’s Promontory, the southernmost point of Australia's mainland and one of the best coastal national parks in the country. Melbourne itself is Sydney’s artsy rival. There are laneways dripping with street art, coffee culture that borders on religious, and live music seven nights a week.

Cross Country to Adelaide

Adelaide in South Australia is the sophisticated wine-sipper of Australian cities. The surrounding regions of Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills produce some of the world’s best wines. The drive from Sydney to Adelaide is an adventure in and of itself, you can even see the three longest rivers in Australia on the way.

Into the Outback

Looking for the real deal Australian road trip? How about driving from Sydney to Alice Springs and seeing the iconic Uluru on the way? You’ll see endless horizons, ancient rock formations and Aboriginal cultural sites that predate the pyramids. The outback really doesn’t do subtle, always prepare properly and respect the distances involved. You’ll have long driving days but the rewards are out of this world. When you're surrounded by so much open space, why stress about the small stuff?

Driving in Australia

Left side of the road, mate. If you’re from a right-side country, give yourself time to adjust. Australians are generally patient drivers, but country roads can be narrow and be careful of roaming wildlife. Remember to drive to conditions, not the speed limit.

All Systems Are Go!

Sydney is waiting, space traveller! The harbour is glistening, the beaches are calling and the open roads are basically screaming with possibility. You’ll fall asleep to the sound of waves or cicadas or maybe nothing at all. You’ll wake up in a different place every day if you want to.

Australia is massive, diverse, ancient and staggeringly beautiful. All the best Australian road trips start in Sydney.

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