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July 20, 2010
As we are moving into the ski season in Australia and New Zealand, we are delighted to share the update below from Project Pro Extreme athlete Sarah Sauvey: The winter is upon us, and the season is well underway. I am currently in a big physical training period, which will take me through to the middle of August where I will then head up to Mt Hotham for some on snow training and 2 Continental Cup ski cross events on the 21st and 22nd August. The best places to ski in Australia can be found at Mt ...
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July 05, 2010
One of the perks of working for Apollo is the opportunity to have great familiarisation trips in our top-of-the-range motorhomes. One of our Hobart branch staff members, Phil, recently took a Euro Tourer to Cradle Mountain in Tasmania. This is his story: We set off on Friday afternoon and stayed the first night at Longford, always a lovely green spot on the banks of the South Esk river. In the morning, as we travelled further north and west, there were snow clouds over the mountains, which were expected to clear during the day, so we were in no ...
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July 01, 2010
Today, we’re profiling surfing star Rebecca Woods. Apollo is working with extreme sports management company Project Pro Extreme this year to supply motorhomes and campervans for extreme sports professionals. Rebecca also has a blog where you can read about her various trips: http://becwoods.blogspot.com You can also follow her on Twitter @becwoods. (Don’t forget, you can follow us too @apollorelocs). Name: Rebecca Woods Age: 25 Sport: Surfing Years on the World Tour: 6 A few words from Rebecca: I grew up in a very small town on Australia's east coast just north of Sydney called Copacabana. Coming from ...
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June 30, 2010
At Apollo, we’re always trying to find ways to reward our clients. Whether it be via great specials or inclusions – we want YOU to enjoy the very best motorhome holiday possible. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Nintendo to randomly give away a Wii and Nintendo DSi XL! If you’re travelling in Australia, make sure you keep tabs on this great competition… You can book any time, starting now, but you must be travelling in August, and choose a Euro Deluxe (6 berth) motorhome. Simply book your holiday using our online booking engine to enter. Make
sure you enter ...
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June 30, 2010
It’s no secret that some of the biggest expenses when touring are transport and accommodation. As much as you want to save your pennies for amazing experiences and exciting shopping, a roof over your head and a way to get around are essential. As the world offers so many stunning destinations best seen by road, you may have already considered campervan hire, which offers a place to stay and a way to get there in one. For those on a budget, this can be an attractive, affordable option. When you start digging deeper into the world of campervan rentals, ...
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June 28, 2010
Apollo recently launched a brand new Facebook Fan page.We hope you'll become a fan. Not only is it a great way to keep up to date with our latest offers, it's also a place where you can share holiday stories and chat with other travellers. Our customer service team will happily answer any questions you may have via our fan page. You can also connect with us via Twitter, or phone or email.
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June 23, 2010
Are you renting your campervan from Apollo's Adelaide branch? Or even passing through SA on your way to some of Australia's other spectacular drive destinations? Arkaroola Resort and Wilderness Sanctuary offers a fantastic diversion and even better final destination. A considered marriage of world class ecotourism and quality accommodation options combine in the acclaimed Arkaroola Resort and Wilderness Sanctuary. The Northern Flinders Ranges are home to this spectacular retreat, situated 600km north of Adelaide
and 130km east of Leigh Creek. The family run sanctuary has been recognised by numerous industry awards (including multiple Sustainable Tourism wins and the coveted Hall ...
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June 22, 2010
It’s time to take a brief break from our usual broadcast of travel tips and stories to draw attention to the fantastic specials available right now. We currently have some hot campervan rental specials available from our locations in Australia, New Zealand and the USA. To take advantage of the specials, all you need to do is put your details into our easy to use booking engine, which will automatically calculate the best available rate. At Apollo, we try to add value to your holiday. So, while we have some straight % off discounts, we also have great ...
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June 16, 2010
When campervanning Australia, there are myriad opportunities to explore the rich indigenous culture. For those travelling through NSW, one new attraction looks set to offer travellers a unique perspective on this culture. The brainchild of Wollongong Aboriginal Elders almost nine years ago, Jumbulla Aboriginal Discovery Centre is a celebration of the Illawarra’s rich Indigenous cultural heritage and aims to give visitors an authentic taste of both urban and traditional Aboriginal culture. “Come Walk in Our Footprints” is the theme of the attraction boasting four state of the art theatres which takes visitors on an interactive cultural journey. Each theatre ...
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June 11, 2010
As mentioned previously on the blog, Apollo is working with extreme sports management company Project Pro Extreme this year. We supply motorhomes and campervans for extreme sports professionals as they compete in various events around Australia and New Zealand. Over the coming months, we’ll be sharing profiles of and news from some of the world’s best talent. Today, we’re delighted to profile Ski Cross champion Sarah Sauvey. Sarah's story is truly inspiring. We hope you enjoy reading it. PROFILE Full Name: Sarah Ann Sauvey Age: 26 Sport: Freestyle Skiing Event: Ski Cross Website: www.sarahsauvey.com Residence: Melbourne, Australia ...