ULTIMATE ROAD TRIP
TAKE A LOOK AT THE ULTIMATE ROAD TRIPS USING A HOTEL ON WHEELS IN THE SOUTHEAST
WITH uncertainty surrounding border closures, Camplify founder and CEO Justin Hales says 2020 is the year of the Queensland road trip.
The caravan and motorhome sharing platform experienced a 120 per cent increase from travellers booking winter camping holidays compared to last year.
“We have already seen huge demand for road trips across the country, with families looking for socially distanced holiday options, particularly within their home states,” he says. “Camplify’s mission has always been to make vanlife accessible to all.” Burleigh Heads, QLD
If it’s Instagrammable you’re after, this yellow Fiat Ducato features a custom vintage interior design by digital creators Tegan Phillipa (Instagram @teganphillipa) and Nathan Landers (@itsnedkelly).
The ready-to-roll van boasts most of the basic comforts of a small home, from 240v power for appliances to a nebula wallmounted projector.
“We travel a lot internationally for work (pre-COVID-19) and we were coming back home to Australia with a few months to kill before the next overseas job,” Nathan says.
“In the process of planning an east coast road trip, an idea struck us to flip a campervan to call home while we were back in town. We wanted to create something unique and homely that exploded with character but still have that compact campervan design.” Tegan says they drew on their own travels and scoured Pinterest for the Italian-inspired interior. Tugun
This dreamy boho van is designed for short road trips, special occasions and effortless weekends away. Owner Tenneil has cleared the clutter to make way for a spacious double spring bed and everything you need for sunrise cuppas and sweet sunset picnics.
“Travelling in Herb requires minimal effort because everything is already set up for you, which means you can spend more time enjoying exploring new areas,” she says.
“It gives you a euphoric sense of freedom being able to pull up on top of a headland, pop the boot and watch the sunrise or sunset while snuggling up in the van.” Tugun
Salty is a vintage viscount caravan with cruisy coastal vibes.
“It’s an old van that has been brought back to life for families to enjoy their adventures,” owner Jenna says. The van comfortably sleeps four people with two single beds and a double at the other end of the van, with fresh linen, towels and handmade soaps supplied.
Tow Salty yourself or the owners can set her up for you in any location within 50km of Tugun. Miami
The best kitchen you’re likely to find in a campervan leads a long list of features in this luxury room on wheels. Yugen Olivia’s owner Lucy is an interior designer who thrives on the challenge of fitting out small spaces.
“In the past I have built shipping container cottages, so the vans were a new passion project,” she says.
“I wanted to include a full kitchen with a barbecue option, a toilet and hot-water shower, and space for three people to sleep. Everything in this van is top of the range and you will feel like you’re glamping your way on your adventures.
Lucy says the roof platform is a handy touch. “The ladder to the platform was designed to carry long surf or stand-up boards and the roof platform gives people a better viewing point to watch the stars at night or do yoga or just relax and look at the world from a different viewpoint,” she says.