Australia’s Sunshine Coast is one of the most beautiful stretches of land in the country, offering comfortable temperatures all year round. Even in the winter, temperatures average about 21 degrees, making this an ideal escape from the cold in other areas of Australia. In the summer, temperatures reach about 29 degrees – perfect beach weather!
To fully appreciate the beauty of this region, a campervan road trip gives you ample opportunity to stop and enjoy the scenery.
Here at Travellers Autobarn, we were featured in a Bupa Travel Insurance article about the best road trips in Australia, with our campervan hire services offering the perfect way to get away from it all and enjoy your holiday.‘Founded by passionate ex-backpackers and travellers,’ says Bupa, ‘Travellers Autobarn knows Australia and knows campervans. They have a huge range of campervans and vehicles to rent and buy and offer a guaranteed buy-back scheme for those looking to undertake a longer adventure.’
‘Some of The Best Road Trips in Australia’ nominates our campervan service for a road trip on the Queensland’s Sunshine Coast with kids. Our campervans for hire range in size from station wagons up to full family campervans. These options offer plenty of space for your entire family to get comfortable while on the road.
Enjoy the Drive
Whether your next stop is the picturesque Kings Beach or the bustling markets of Eumundi, everyone in the family will enjoy the drive.
Spending time on the road can be a great opportunity for some family bonding time, whether it’s playing I-Spy, rocking out to the radio or taking in the passing scenery.
Sleep up to 5 People
Especially when travelling with the whole family, it is important to keep costs under control. Rolling in your accommodation with transport provides a great alternative to pricey hotels. Our larger campervans include sleeping room for up to five people!
They usually include a kitchenette as well, which allows you to cook for yourselves rather than having to dine in restaurants for every meal. Of course, you don’t want to miss some of the excellent seafood served in restaurants along the Sunshine Coast. However, having the option for a relatively inexpensive meal on your own can go a long way towards keeping overall costs down.
Buy a Campervan
If you absolutely love taking campervan road trips up the Sunshine Coast and just can’t get enough of that beautiful sunshine, you may want to consider buying one of our campervans rather than simply hiring one for a specific trip. This way, you’ll be ready to hit the road at a moment’s notice!
Explore other popular road trips around the Sunshine Coast
Check out some of our other popular road trips from the Sunshine Coast
- See Our Brisbane to Uluru Road Trip Itinerary
- See Our Brisbane to Coffs Harbouor Road Trip Itinerary
- See Our Brisbane to Dubbo Road Trip Itinerary
- See Our Brisbane to Sydney Coastal Road Trip Itinerary
- See Our Brisbane to Sunshine Caost Road Trip Itinerary
- See Our Brisbane to Airlie Beach Road Trip Itinerary
Looking for more? Check out other Brisbane road trips. Find a huge range of different routes and road trip itineraries across Australia.
Get the cheapest rates on Campervan hire in Brisbane for your next road trip
Want to keep your trip affordable? A cheap campervan rental in Brisbane is a great way to save money, especially if you book before prices increase.
FAQs about Sunshine Coast road trip
Taking a Sunshine Coast road trip from Noosaville to Caloundra is a short, 66km drive that would take you as little as an hour and 20 minutes without stopping. This stretch of coastline has some stunning stops, and it would be a shame not to take the opportunity to experience them. We recommend taking two days to do the Sunshine Coast trip and stopping along the way.
There are some lovely places to stop along the Sunshine Coast. If you’re looking to relax, the Pergian Springs may be a nice stop. There are also a number of amazing beaches all along the coast, like Coolum Beach or Peregian Beach. If you’re planning a trip along the Sunshine Coast, you certainly won’t run out of beaches to visit.
Unfortunately, we don’t have a pickup location along the Sunshine Coast route. Our closest pick-up and drop-off locations are in Brisbane, while our others are in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Darwin, and Cairns.
Yes, there are some lovely place to free camp or to park your campervan at while you get some rest. Take a look at our guide to free camping grounds near the Sunshine Coast.
For a visit to the Sunshine Coast, plan your trip in spring or autumn, from September to November or from March to May. The temperatures are comfortable, the beaches are less crowded, and it’s a great time to explore without there being too many people.
We always recommend reserving your campervan in advance. There are often early booking discounts or off-peak specials that can help you stay within your travel budget. More importantly, booking early gives you the freedom to pick the exact campervan that suits your adventure. Whether you need extra space for gear or something with a few added comforts, an early reservation gives you more control and flexibility.
If you’re coming from Brisbane, you might use a toll road or two like the Gateway Motorway. But once you’re on the Bruce Highway heading north, there are no tolls to or within the Sunshine Coast itself. Everything up that way is free to drive.
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