Tasmania is home to some of the most jaw-dropping – and, standing at the edge of some of its soaring cliffs, stomach-dropping – scenery in Australia. It has 19 national parks, roughly 1617 beaches, including around 348 on its various islands, and countless restaurants that feature locally-grown produce cooked in innovative ways.
One of the best ways to experience all that is by campervan. Renting a sleep-ready van lets you stay longer or shorter in places, wake to the sound of crashing waves or forest stillness and, when you’re packed and back on the road, easily pull over for a picnic, swim or stroll.
For those who value flexibility on a Tasmanian campervan holiday, consider hire company Camplify. Newcastle local Justin Hales founded Camplify in 2015 after noticing RVs in his area sitting idle in driveways and on the street, and realising their potential. The company works like Airbnb, letting campervan owners list their vans on its platform.
You can choose to pick up the van, or have it delivered, and be in direct contact with its owner for any questions that might come up during your trip. Something else that makes Camplify unique is that you can choose from all types of vans, depending on the Tassie holiday you want. Compact or roomy. Older or brand-new. And your pick of amenities that are important to you.
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Popular spots like Freycinet National Park (Wineglass Bay) and Cradle Mountain have limited spaces, particularly during peak season, which is summer and Easter If you try to rock up without a booking, you’ll often be turned away. Book your national park sites and popular caravan parks weeks or months ahead of time.
Best Camplify campervans to hire in Tasmania
You can bring the whole family with the Tassie Snail – it sleeps four and allows pets. Though it comes with a shower, toilet and awning, it’s still easy to drive and manoeuvre. You will need a large sedan, SUV or 4×4 to tow it, though, but you can easily rent one at Hobart Airport, a 20-minute drive away.
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If you’re travelling Tasmania solo or with just one other, go for Zanda, which sleeps up to two. It comes with a dual gas burner, dishwasher and all bedding and linen. Incredibly, Zanda uses solar power, so you can park it at any unpowered camp sites. Pets and off-roading aren’t allowed, and you’ll need to book it for a five-day minimum.
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Taluna sleeps three, so it works for a couple, a pair of friends or a group of three. There’s a dinette where you can enjoy meals and an indoor hot shower that’ll feel extra special after a long day of driving or hiking. Conveniently, Taluna’s pick-up is from right outside Hobart CBD.
If you’re travelling from Launceston, Henry is a great option. It sleeps two and is equipped with a diesel heater and essential camping accessories. Also, you only need to rent it for a two-day minimum, making it great for a quick getaway. The van comes with a basic pantry, fridge, camping table and chairs.
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Little Ace is on Bruny Island, with a two-night minimum. It sleeps two in a double bed and comes with a pull-out outdoor kitchen, portable stove, cooking supplies, and pantry staples like coffee, tea and sugar. Off-roading isn’t allowed, but pets are.
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Dorothy is a Toyota Hiace that was recently converted into a campervan with a bed, underneath storage, shelves and pantry space. It’s also fully insulated with privacy curtains and window tinting. The van is located in South Launceston and sleeps two, with a five-day minimum hire.
More to know about campervan hire in Tasmania:
Camplify is a peer-to-peer sharing platform that connects RV owners with people who want to hire them for a holiday. You can search for vehicles and when you find one you like, send a booking request to the RV owner who then may want to ask you a few questions. Once they’ve approved you, you’ll be prompted to make payment. You’ll likely meet the owner on the first day of the hire, when they do the handover.
As a renter, you are responsible for any damage to the RV or third-party property during your hire, up to an agreed maximum amount called the Excess. Camplify mandates that every booking includes an Accident Excess Reduction (AER) package to limit your financial exposure. The two AER package options are Risk Taker, which has a lower daily cost but higher excess, and Happy Camper, which has a higher daily cost but lower excess.
There are many benefits to booking a campervan through Camplify, as opposed to through a traditional van hire company. Firstly, there’s a huge selection – thousands of vehicles across Australia and hundreds in Tasmania. There’s also a wide range – you can find everything from small and budget-friendly to luxury motorhomes. You can also find specific van features you might want, like a composting toilet, solar panels for off-grid power or a pet-friendly policy. Other benefits include the chance to meet the owner, expert tips and flexibility on logistics.
The best Tassie drives for campervans are those that follow the coastlines or are on major sealed highways. The Great Eastern Drive is a favourite for many. It hugs the coastline from Hobart to the Bay of Fires and is famous for its white sand and crystal-clear water beaches, as well as its orange-lichen-covered granite boulders. Another popular drive is the Heritage Highway, which links Hobart and Launceston through the Midlands. It has plenty of opportunities to explore historical sites and places to park along the way.
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