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Great Ocean Road Campervan Hire
Melbourne to Adelaide One Way Campervan Rental
Planning a road trip from Melbourne to Adelaide? Travel the Great Ocean Road in a one-way campervan hire.
Use our comparison tool above to check prices and availability on campervan hire from multiple suppliers.
You can also hire a camper in the opposite direction: from Adelaide to Melbourne
Popular Campervans
Find the perfect camper for your travel needs.
Alpha 2-Berth
Spaceships
Automatic
Endeavour 2-4 Berth
Apollo
Automatic
El Cheapo 2 Sleeper
Jucy
Automatic
6-Berth Frontier
Britz
Automatic · Toilet · Shower
Safari Landcruiser 4WD
Britz
Manual
Paradise S&T
Camperman
Automatic · Toilet · Shower
Beach
Maui
Automatic · Toilet · Shower
Trail Finder 2/3
Tasmania Campers
Manual
Beta 4 Berth Campervan Rooftop Tent
Spaceships
Automatic
River Elite
Maui
Automatic · Toilet · Shower
Beach Elite
Maui
Automatic · Toilet · Shower
Excursion - 5 Berth Motorhome
Lets Go
Automatic · Toilet · Shower
Melbourne to Adelaide One Way Itinerary
This route follows the Great Ocean Road from Melbourne to Adelaide and is approximately 1,250 km.
Part 1
Melbourne
Things to see:
- National Gallery of Victoria
- Wilsons Promontory
- Phillip Island
Part 2
Melbourne to Ballarat
Distance: 115-130 km
Estimated driving time: 1.5-2h
Attractions along the way:
- Sovereign Hill
- Ballarat Wildlife Park
- Kryal Castle
- Ballarat Botanical Gardens
Part 3
Ballarat to Torquay
Distance: 110km
Estimated driving time: 1.5-2h
Things to see along the way:
- Bells Beach
- Jan Juc Beach
- Australian National Surfing Museum
Part 4
Torquay to Port Campbell
Distance: 200-220 km
Estimated driving time: 3.5h (via Great Ocean Road)
Popular Attractions:
- The 12 Apostles
- Lorne
- Great Ocean Road Heritage Centre
- Cape Otway
Part 5
Port Campbell to Warrnambool
Distance: 70km
Estimated driving time: 1-1.5h
Attractions along the way:
- Bathing Beach
- Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village
- Bay of Islands
- Tower Hill
Part 6
Warrnambool to Portland
Distance: 105 km
Estimated driving time: 1.5h
Popular things to see:
- Portland Lighthouse
- Portland Maritime Discovery Centre
- Portland Botanical Gardens
Part 7
Portland to Mount Gambier
Distance 100-120 km
Estimated driving time: 1.5-2h
Attractions along the way:
- Blue Lake
- Umpherston Sinkhole
- Naracoorte Caves
Part 8
Mount Gambier to Robe
Distance: 125 km
Estimated driving time: 1.5h
Popular attractions:
- Robe Beach
- Cape Dombey Obelisk
- Robe Lighthouse
Part 9
Robe to Adelaide
Distance: 335 km
Estimated driving time: 3.5-4h
Things to do:
- Kangaroo Island
- Adelaide Zoo
- Art Gallery of South Australia
- Adelaide Central Market
Coastal Drive
The Great Ocean Road officially extends 232 km from Torquay to Allansford. The road twists and turns throughout much of its length with cliffs on one side and ocean on the other.
London Arch
Known for years as London Bridge due to an excellent resemblance, erosion removed the end closer to shore in 1990 making it now a non-connected arch.
The Twelve Apostles
These 45-metre tall limestone pillars have probably been your mental picture of the Great Ocean Road throughout your drive here and they are as beautiful in person as you imagine them to be.
Melbourne's Coastline
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any one-way rental fees?
Campervan rental companies may charge a one-way rental fee. If there is such a fee we will include it in the rental price listed in our comparison tool.
Can I travel in the opposite direction - from Adelaide to Melbourne?
Yes - simply use the search tool at the top of this page to check availability.
Where can I park overnight in Melbourne?
It’s recommended you stay in a holiday park, caravan park or designated campsite. Free camping is only allowed in designated areas, and overnight parking is generally prohibited. Most caravan parks are located just a short drive away from the city centre.
Some popular sites include: Discovery Parks Melbourne, Five Ways Caravan Park and the BIG4 Melbourne Holiday Park.
If you wish to explore the city centre, it's best to avoid peak traffic hours and to plan where to park ahead of time, especially if you're in a large motorhome.
To kick off your motorhome holiday, you may also want to plan a road trip close to Melbourne and explore the Mornington Peninsula, Bells Beach and Dandenong National Park or experience rural Victoria, the Yarra Valley and Yarra River.
Do I have to pay a bond (security deposit) when renting my vehicle?
When renting a vehicle, it is standard to be charged a bond (security deposit), also known as 'excess', which is the amount the renter is liable to cover in the event of an accident or damage to the vehicle.
The bond amount fluctuates based on the insurance package selected at the time of rental and is charged and debited on the renter's credit or debit card.
Can I rent a campervan if I’m under 21 years old?
Most campervan rental companies in Australia require the driver to be 21 years of age or older to rent from their full range of vehicles.
Some companies will rent to drivers aged 18 to 21, but only certain models may be available. A couple of companies have higher age requirements: 23 (Leisure Rent) and 24 (Captain Billy’s). Enter the driver’s age in our search tool and we will filter available vehicles to match.
For young drivers, additional insurance may be required and special conditions may apply.
