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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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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 09, 2010
So, you’ve decided to take a self-drive holiday in the Australian outback. Perhaps it’s your first visit, or perhaps you’ve been 100 times before. Regardless, there a few things you should know before venturing into this beautiful part of the world. First of all, campervan hire is great way to explore the Australian Outback. Travelling by road is an amazing way to experience the country’s unique landscapes from an intimate perspective. It also allows you to travel at a leisurely pace – and believe us, you will want to! Before heading off into the Australian outback, remember to: • Let ...
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June 07, 2010
Australia has long been associated with beaches and surf holidays, and with good reason. Our country is home to some of the world’s most pristine beaches. If your camper journey takes you through New South Wales, One Mile Beach in Port Stephens is a great all round holiday destination, with entertainment opportunities far beyond the stunning beach. While sheltered swimming and patrolled surf beaches abound on One Mile Beach, there are also many short coastal bushwalks plus some of the finest fishing spots on the eastern seaboard. Some of the most popular hikes and lookouts are in Tomaree National ...
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May 25, 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 hardworking Fleet Coordinators, Aaron, recently took his family on a fun Queensland camping trip. This is his story: I picked up my VW 6 berth Apollo Euro Deluxe from the Brisbane office on Friday afternoon. I was comprehensively shown over the brand new vehicle and pulled out into the Friday afternoon traffic to begin our adventure. After picking up my son and two daughters from their after school care we set about loading the camper with our ...
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May 10, 2010
Driving a rental campervan around Australia can be a daunting prospect. However, with a little preparation and prior knowledge, you will find your Aussie road trip easy and enjoyable. While Apollo vehicles have been engineered for an easy driving experience, motorhomes and campervans are much larger than the average family car, and as such, should be driven with extra care. You will notice that the driver’s cabin is set up a little differently than a car. Various driver controls may be positioned differently. For example, your indicator may be on a different side of the vehicle than you are accustomed ...
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April 23, 2010
Planning a road trip around Australia? Why not consider exploring some of the most beautiful scenic touring routes in the country. Apollo recommends: The Great Southern Touring Route Start & End: Melbourne, Victoria
Distance: 807 kilometres This amazing self-drive touring route offers the very best of Victoria’s attractions, coastal scenery, cities and towns, history and heritage all in a flexible, compact, touring package. Starting from Melbourne, the city that prides itself on being a great city, the route can be traversed clockwise or anti-clockwise, and provides unlimited opportunities to journey off the official path at any point to explore ...
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April 12, 2010
As you may remember, Apollo has had the opportunity to support Kitesurfing legend Ben Wilson through his management company, Project Pro Extreme. Ben and his crew have put together a great little video about their trip, and we would like to share it with you. Check it out below!
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April 09, 2010
The team at Apollo hope you had a fantastic Easter break. What could be better than relaxing with family and friends, preferably with a whole lot of delicious chocolate at hand? Easter is one of the busiest times of year in the Tourism industry. Not only do most Australian and New Zealand residents enjoy a couple of public holiday days, the temperate Autumn weather makes it an ideal time of year to take a break. Popular music festivals such as the East Coast Blues and Roots Fest also take place over the Easter period, compounding the high demand for transport ...
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April 01, 2010
As promised, our intern Vicky has written about her fabulous trip to Sydney in an Apollo campervan. Read on to find out more… “The Opera House is shining in the sun brightly while we walk towards it. Lots of tourist are staring at it and take photographs of them with the Opera House in the background. To be honest, I am no better… Sydney is a great city with lots of attractions. But I will tell you first how I got there: Picking up my vehicle early in the morning on Wednesday24th March, I was really excited about my little ...