Campervan buy or rent help

There are many options for a trip like this.

The equipment you decide to use is determined by a whole bunch of compromises. What is most important to you? Do you want to make it a cheap trip, or a luxurious one? Or do you want to find a balance of the two?

A camper would be comfortable, if you get the right one. It won't cost you much in terms of travel times, probably nothing worth worrying about. But it will cost fuel to tow the camper.

You could use a tent. There are plenty on the market that are quick and easy to set up, provide a reasonable standard of accommodation and are light to carry. Set up will be slower than with a good camper but for the $1000 you would spend on hire you could own a really nice set up for 2 people.

The next alternative is a swag. I love them. They are quick and easy to set up, provide enormous flexibility and they are cheap. If you need shade/shelter in addition to your swag it is pretty easy to set up a tarp across the top of your car.

There are pros and cons to each option you just need to work out the one that best suits you and your travelling companion.

Duncs

May also need to be cyclone proof for travel at that time of year. Could also be hot.

Alan

Thanks for your replies. Weather certainly seems to be an issue and an air conditioned vehicle seems essential. I presume the roads are good enough for a normal 2 wheel drive rather than needing a 4 wd?