See Australia by Campervan

By Peter Dazzer


A campervan holiday is always a great way to discover parts of Australia. While the East coast is home to some actually beautiful sights and cities, if you venture down to the South of Australia, you'll find some truly amazing places that are still to be messed up by the crowds and progress that tourism brings.

One of those places is Whyalla, which is the biggest city in the Higher Spencer Gulf Region of Western Australia. Its location on the Western foreshores makes it an ideal location for cheap campervan hire australia, as its close to a good range of attractions and natural marvels. While the town is relatively small, it is packed to bursting point with fun and intrepid things worth doing. It's also easily reached from Adelaide, located less than 400 kilometres away. Basically this means you can pick up your campervan from the major city and then make a day of it as you travel across some of the states most unique landscapes.

Whyalla is very thought of as the place where "the outback meets the sea". Not that many would reject this title because as soon as you arrive in the town, you cannot help but spot the untouched outback landscape and the vast shore dramatic perspectives which encompass the basis of the town. Whyalla really is the ultimate vacation spot, as it is not only lovely, but also rich in culture and heritage; a location where the neighbors will lead you to feel right at home.

The first thing you must possibly do when you get into city is get a place to stay (if you have not already prepared in advance). Popular caravan parks in the Whyalla area include the Foreshore Caravan Park and Whyalla Caravan Park. Both these parks offer comfortable accommodation that may meet the each need of you and your campervan. They're also appropriate to pretty much any budget and the great news is simply that you can enjoy beach front views, right from your terribly window.

There's an abundance of local activities available for the whole family to enjoy. The beaches, particularly the new Foreshore area, offer safe swimming and fishing, with fantastic BBQ and playground facilities. Or, take a leisurely walk along one of the numerous walking tracks, found along the coastline. The Flinders and Freycinet Lookout boasts spectacular views of the Upper Spencer Gulf, Southern Flinders Range and Middleback Range in the West.

As you drive your campervan hire along the North Shore of Whyalla, you'll come across Fitzgerald Bay. This pristine bay offers galvanizing views of the Blue Gulf Waters and the Southern Flinders Range, so be sure to have your camera available. While driving along the coast you will also spot the Shingle Beach Ridges, a geographical phenomenon of stone ridge man-made obstructions.

Driving your campervan around Australia will open your eyes to the beauty that's so distinguished here. The natural marvels that surround you'll leave you spell-bound in shock. Whyalla is a very smashing place that should definitely be visited if you are in Australia's southern state. You will not be disappointed!




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