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By booking a campervan from Hobart and unearthing some of the most amazing scenery in the world, you are sure to make some lifetime memories. Known as the second oldest city in Australia after Sydney, Hobart has plenty of natural, cultural and beautiful attractions to offer. Whether you plan on exploring the markets in the city or taking a road trip through some of the beautiful national parks, a campervan or motorhome hire can get you where you need to go.
Barilla Holiday Park is child-friendly and is at the start of the Coal River Valley wineries, near the historic town of Richmond. The park’s campsite facilities include a 19-hole mini golf course, barbecue facilities, camp kitchen, car park, conference facilities, WiFi, cots, playground, restaurant, and a tour desk.
Discovery Holiday Parks Hobart is a safe and secure camping site. Its facilities include a barbecue area, beach volleyball court, children's playground, conference facilities, faxing facilities, golf course, Internet access, laundry facilities, and parking spaces.
Big4 Hobart Airport Tourist Park has an accessible location, convenient to historic Richmond, Salamanca Market, Sullivan Cove, Port Arthur, and the Tasman Peninsula. The park’s campsite facilities include a barbecue, camp kitchen, car park, courtesy transfer, communal kitchen, communal refrigerator, cots, high chair, iron, public telephone and laundry.
Richmond Caravan and Cabin Park lies in the southern region of Tasmania and is in proximity to the Bonorong Wildlife Park, ZooDoo Fun Park, Coal River Valley wineries and the main village street that houses historic buildings, restaurants, galleries, and shops of Richmond. The venue has powered and unpowered sites for camping and campervans. Its campsite facilities include a barbecue, camp kitchen, car park, communal kitchen, recreation room, kiosk, playground, swimming pool, and a half size tennis court.
Mawson's Huts Replica Museum is situated on the beautiful waterfront of Hobart just across Mawson's Place and Constitution Dock. Also known as "The Gateway to Antarctica," visitors can see a replica of the historic huts built by Dr Douglas Mawson and the other members of the Australian Antarctic Expedition. The museum is open daily from 9 am to 6 pm (October 1 to April 30) and from 10 am to 5 pm (May 1 to September 30).
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary is a beautiful Australian wildlife sanctuary that was founded in 1981. The venue is home to a wild range of wildlife, taking care of any sick or injured animals. Visitors will get the chance to see the site's beautiful wildlife and to pet, cuddle and watch feedings of Tasmanian devils.
Salamanca Market is open every Saturday from 8 am until 3 pm in the historic Salamanca Place. The market is very popular among both locals and tourists. The Salamanca precinct has a number of restaurants, cafes, galleries and the market itself has over three hundred stalls that sell just about anything from fresh produces, fashion items, snacks, jewellery and more. It's an ideal venue for any shopaholics.
Mount Nelson Lookout offers a wonderful panorama of Hobart city and the Derwent River. It can be reached via Nelson Road. Having breakfast at the restaurant within the lookout is highly recommended, especially for those who wish to do something romantic and relaxing.
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens can be found at Queens Domain, Hobart close to the central business district. It was founded in 1818 and covers over 13.5 hectares of land, abundant with beautiful plants. Aside from its beautiful gardens, the area also offers a restaurant that serves very tasty food, a botanical shop, guided tours and a wide range of gardening activities and classes.
Tasmanian Devil Conservation Park lies along Arthur Highway in Taranna just 10 minutes from Port Arthur. This unique wildlife park is a 'un zoo'. That means that the visitors are those in pens and the famous Tasmanian devils run free. View them from custom-built pods and tunnels. The park is open every day from nine in the morning until five in the afternoon and offers low admission charges, especially for children and families.
To help you experience a memorable road trip from Hobart to Launceston in your RV, check out our Hobart to Launceston road trip page.
On hiring a campervan in Hobart
Unlike when hiring a rental car, people tend to book a campervan a bit further in advance, and there are a few reasons for this.
When you’re hiring a campervan, you’re not simply hiring something with four wheels to buzz around a city for a few days, instead you’re hiring a vehicle that you could well be living in for days, weeks, or even months. As such, people tend to have far more specific needs — some may require a certain number of berths, perhaps an onboard kitchen, or more comfortable living space. All this means that doing your research to find the right campervan for you can pay off handsomely — but it also means that supply is more limited. When supply is limited, it is a good idea to book as far in advance as possible so that you know that the campervan you need will be waiting for you when you arrive.
With this in mind, while it isn’t unusual for people to book a hire car the day before they need it, with campervans, people often book their vehicle months in advance. So our advice to you is if you’re planning to rent a campervan, start researching today, and when you find the right campervan for you, book it!
One more point, another way campervan rentals differ from regular cars, is that bookings are not instant. Once you make a campervan booking it will need to be approved by the provider. Yet another reason not to leave your campervan rental until you’re sitting in the airport boarding lounge.
If you’re new to campervans and not sure where to start, please give our campervans for beginners page a read as it explains many of the basics you’ll need to know to make an informed decision.
We could start off by telling you that a typical customer hiring a campervan in Hobart tends to look at campervans with two or four berths (including a toilet and shower). This isn’t really all that helpful though, as they type of campervan you should hire in Hobart depends very much on the type of campervan you — rather than a typical customer — needs. Consider the following questions:
How big is your travel group? What is your budget? What facilities do you need — or not need? Where are you planning to go? How long for? Knowing the answers to these questions — and plenty more — is the best way to make sure the campervan you hire in Hobart is the right one for you.
Solo travellers or couples might find a compact campervan to be more than enough, while families — especially those with young kids — or larger groups might prefer a more spacious motorhome with multiple sleeping areas.
Next, consider the facilities you need and the facilities you want. These might sound the same, but they are very different! Basic campervans often include a bed and simple cooking gear, while more luxurious options feature kitchens, bathrooms, and comfortable bedding. For example, if you’re planning on camping, perhaps paying the extra for comfortable beds isn’t really necessary, but if you’re not even packing a tent, then the extra expense required to get more comfortable beds might be a smart choice.
Where you’re going also matters. If you’re planning to just potter around Hobart and its immediate surrounds, then you could probably get away with a standard campervan. That said, if you’re planning to drive from Hobart to Devonport — or Perth — something more spacious would be a sound investment.
Think about your budget, as campervans vary in cost depending on size, amenities, and rental duration, and while shortening the length of your trip might bring different options within your budget, spending more to get a bigger van may mean you’ll spend even less on hotels. Either way, do the math!
In conclusion, when you’re booking a campervan for pickup from Hobart, it pays to be honest when considering what you need versus what you want, along with what fits with your budget and overall travel plans. It’s the best way to maximise your chance of getting the perfect campervan for you.
For most rental caravan providers, the minimum age to rent a campervan is the same as for car rentals — 21 years of age. Depending on the campervan rental supplier, those under 21 may only be able to rent certain vehicles. Double check with the campervan rental provider to see what their specific requirements are.
In most cases, you won’t need to present a special type of licence to rent a campervan — you’ll only be asked to present your standard and valid full Australian driving licence. Keep in mind that a probationary, learner permit, or provisional licence are not accepted for campervan hire. If your licence is in a language other than English, you’ll need to provide an International Driving Permit in conjunction with your valid licence. If you’re unsure as to whether your licence will be accepted, you should contact your prospective campervan provider prior to booking.
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