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Everything You Need to Know About RatPack Travel
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How to Choose a Whitsundays Sailing Tour
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Melbourne to Adelaide Road Trip Itinerary: 7 Days of Coastal Magic
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Money Saving Hacks for Your Working Holiday Visa in Australia
More to Cairns than the Great Barrier Reef...
National Parks to Visit in Australia
Off The Beaten Path Experiences In Australia
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Perth to Darwin: An Epic Road Trip Itinerary
Places Not To Miss In New Zealand
Planning your roadie: camp spots, routes, and the practical stuff
Remote Internet in Australia: How to Connect on Your Roadie
Sailing The Whitsundays Onboard The New Horizon
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Spending 3 Days & 2 Nights On Fraser Island
Spending Christmas and New Years in Australia
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The Best Things to Do in Mildura
The Great Ocean Road: Everything You Need to Know
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The Spots You Cannot Miss on Fraser Island
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Can I enter Australia on a tourist visa then switch to WHV?
Can I leave and re-enter Australia on a WHV?
Can I live in a campervan while on a Working Holiday Visa?
Can I travel between the North and South islands in New Zealand?
Can you sleep in supermarket car parks?
Do I need to book a powered campground?
How much does it cost to hire a campervan in New South Wales (NSW)?
How much does it cost to hire a campervan in New Zealand?
How much does it cost to hire a campervan in Victoria (VIC)?
How much should I budget per day for fuel?
Is excess reduction insurance actually worth it?
Q: Are pets allowed in the campervans?
Q: Are there any restrictions on where I can take the campervan (e.g. off-road, certain regions)?
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Q: Can I add an additional driver, and how much will it cost?
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Planning a New Zealand roadie? Here is 4 of @wheresmollie 's top NZ roadtrip tips, and the rest are linked in our stories. Tips sorted, now let's sort your van. Link in bio. #newzealandguide #newzealand #travelnewzealand #newzealandtrip

We don't rent vans, we put you on the road. Tell us your dates and locations, we'll lock in the best deal.
ratpacktravel.com #northernterritoryaustralia #northernterritory #northernterritorytourism #ratpacktravel #campervanhire

Definitely Byron Bay, it's a must while you're on your east coast road trip! Stay for 2 or 3 days here, enjoy the surf, the coffee, and chill out! One of our faves, and also, our house!#feelNSW @destination_nsw #visitbrisbane #ThisisQueensland @Queensland @Australia #SeeAustralia @destination.byron #exploringaustralia #byronbay #byronbaylife

From everything you need to just the basics... Message us and we'll get you sorted!! #campervanlife #campervanhire #roadtrip

Trade the daily grind for dirt roads, notifications for mountain views, and your couch for a campervan. That's the whole point. Ready to do less of the ordinary and more of what actually matters? #campervanlife #campervan #campervanadventures

Not sure where to start when picking a camper for your Oz or NZ roadie?? Good, that's what we're here for.Not to brag, but 3,000+ five star reviews and counting... Yeewwww!!

Sydney to Cairns, the ultimate east coast road trip! Pick up your van in Sydney and just keep driving north, through stops like Byron Bay, the Gold Coast, and the Whitsundays.
We've got the full route mapped out, come find us when you're ready to plan yours!#feelNSW @destination_nsw #visitbrisbane #ThisisQueensland @Australia #SeeAustralia @destination.byron #queensland # #discoverqueensland #campervanaustralia

Finding the right van for your trip shouldn't be the hard part. This is how we make it easy, and it costs you nothing.#vanlife #travelhack #roadtrip #australiatravel #campervanbooking

This is what a good hike with your best mate actually looks like - turns out the trails do most of the convincing. Send us your dates and budget, we'll find your van. That's the whole plan. #vanlife #newzealand #roadtrip #adventure #hiking #laketekapo

One of the best stops on the whole east coast if you're road tripping Australia - don't miss the Whitsundays. Peak season books out fast, drop your dates and locations at ratpacktravel.com before it's gone!#feelnsw @visitnsw #visitbrisbane #thisisQueensland @Queensland @Australia #SeeAustralia @destination.byron @destination_nsw #whitsundays

All ratpackers are cool kids. What trip are you part of? Tag the friends you'd bring on yours. #vanlife #campervanaustralia #roadtrip #adventure #australiatravel Tag the friends you'd bring on yours. #seeaustralia #travelnewzealand #girlstrip #boystrip #campervan

Part 5...A second spacing in the making.From working out of a bus to office space #2 in motion.More room, more team, more happy customers on on the road!!Quite literally, watch this space.

Part 4 of how RatPack actually started.
From an old bus to a full team (actually in an office) behind the RatPack name, the business changed a lot.
So did Sammy. Backpacker, then business owner, now a dad too.
Same guy, bigger RatPack!!

Part 3 of how RatPack actually started.Corporate travel killed Sammy's love for the industry, no morals, no ethics, poor customer service. So he decided to build something else instead.That something else started as an old bus, RatPack's website painted straight onto the side, driven around and worked out of long before there was an office to call home.Not long after, Mikey came on board, Sammy's cousin, co-owner and operator of RatPack Travel. We really have been a family business from day one.That's where RatPack really began.Part 4: same guy, very different trip...

Part 2 of how RatPack actually started.After the farm work, Sammy did a full 26,000km lap of Australia, then spent two years in New Zealand with his brother Jakey (aka the Camper King), somehow always ending up back on the road.That much time travelling teaches you a few things. Three lessons stuck with him:
Talk to people. Some of the best tips, detours, and stories came from strangers, not guidebooks.The best days were never the planned ones. The detours and last-minute stops beat anything booked in advance.A van means never being stuck to one plan. Change the route, change your mind, no cancellation fees to worry about.Part 3: what working for a corporate travel company taught him, and why he built the opposite...

Part 1 of how RatPack actually started.Meet Sammy, founder of RatPack Travel.Before any of this existed, he was a uni graduate with no real plan, so he booked a one-way ticket out of the UK and headed for Australia. Along the way he spent 93 days picking zucchinis on a farm, a long way from campervans, but it was the start of a much longer story.Part 2: the 26,000km trip that came next...

Screens off, actual conversations on!!A campervan trip for the school holidays means no hotel rooms to keep tidy, no restaurant meltdowns, and kids who remember the road trip more than they'd remember another week at home.They learn to entertain themselves. You get to watch them do it somewhere beautiful instead of the back seat of the same old drive.

Bed's sorted. You're welcome.

Anyone can send you a list of van hire companies. That's not the hard part.The hard part is knowing which one's actually right for your trip, your dates, your budget. That's where a real person helps.Here's how it works: send us your dates and locations, we compare the market for you, FREE, and send the best options straight back via message or call.Travel advice from actual travellers, not just a search results page.Free 1:1 trip planning, get in touch - link in bio!!

Today's the first day of SPRING down here in Oz and New Zealand, and the mornings are already warming up.If your roadie is still sitting in the "someday" pile, now's the time to move it into the "actually happening" one!!

Did someone say "I need a holiday"...!?This is your sign to book that roadie!!

No bookings, no bill, just eggs, coffee, and wherever you decided to park last night!!

Red dirt, empty roads, and a whole lot of nothing in the best way.This is what Darwin to WA actually looks like.#SeeAustralia @australia

We say this every time, but New Zealand just keeps outdoing itself.Footage credit: @kane.beaumont#newzealandguide @purenewzealand #NZMustDo

Top End to Coral Coast, in one trip.The Darwin depot's open April through November, closed December to March for wet season. We're already into September, so there's still time for a spring run, or start planning now for next April.Swipe for the full route, the distances between each stop, and three things worth knowing before you go!!See ya out there... Yeewwwwww#SeeAustralia #NTAustralia #ThisIsWA @ntaustralia @westernaustralia

Happy National Dog Day to the queen of the castle here at RatPack HQ.With special mentions to Zeppelin and Stitch!!

Here's our full Sydney to Brisbane itinerary, steal it for your own trip!#feelNSW #ThisisQueensland #SeeAustralia @visitnsw #visitbrisbane @queensland @australia

The RatPack team's favourite stops on the West Coast, in order.Perth → Sandy Cape: 220km
Sandy Cape → Kalbarri National Park: 330km
Kalbarri → Francois Peron National Park (Shark Bay): 240km
Shark Bay → Ningaloo Reef (Exmouth): 410km
Ningaloo Reef → Karijini National Park: 400km
Karijini → back to Perth: 1,080kmSave this one for when you're planning the route.#thisiswa @westernaustralia

Starting and ending in Christchurch isn't random, it's got the biggest depot selection on the island, so more vans to choose from and a better match for what you actually want.Swipe for the full route, the distances between each stop, and three things worth knowing before you go!!See ya out there... Yeewwwwww!!#newzealandguide @purenewzealand #NZMustDo

Before: three "just in case" jackets, a first aid kit for emergencies that never happen, and somehow still no phone charger.Now: a proper list, actual essentials, and a van that isn't packed to the roof before you've even left the driveway.Work out what you'll actually need. Skip the rest.

Want your FREE, downloadable Hotspots map?? (We know you do)...Comment 'MAP' and we'll chuck it your way!!

Here's the thing, vans get snapped up early, so your dates end up shaped by van availability, not the other way around. Sort that first, then build your flights around it.Do it in this order and the rest just falls into place.

Wild and remote, or classic and easy. Which coast are you headed to first!!?

Free camping hits different when you actually know where to go...Five self-contained approved spots across the South Island. Turquoise lakes, zero site fees, no booking dramas.Save this one for your next roadie!

Paying for a campsite in New Zealand? Never heard of her.Save this for your NZ trip!!

Yes, yes, yes, we wish we could all be last minute all the time, but the truth is, for spring and summer in New Zealand, you can't be.We'd recommend starting to plan now and taking advantage of early bird rates, so you're not left paying more for a van that wasn't even your first choice anyway. Lock in your dates now, thank yourself in spring!!📸@jonny.melon

Either coast this Spring, we've got the van sorted!!

Classic great Aussie coffee, fresh mountain air, and BEAUTIFUL Montville views. Poets Café might be our new favourite...Where's your go-to in Montville? Let us know below.

Pinned and ready to go with you on your roadie.Comment "MAP" and we'll send it straight over!

Yes, your dog can come too!!Tell us your travel dates and who's joining (paws included) and we'll sort the right camper for the WHOLE crew.

Some of the reasons we can't stop road tripping around Australia and New Zealand...We've mapped out our favourite stops across both countries, comment MAP and we'll send you the free download.

Van parked, board in the back and nowhere you need to be... Yeewwwww!! #feelNSW @visitnsw

Hotels are great until you want to change your mind about tomorrow...OBVIOUSLY we're a touch bias, but a van means no bookings to juggle, no plans set in stone, just wake up and decide!!

Natures candy!!Literally dates, nut butter and whack them in the freezer for an hour, trust us!Madds and Maggs x

And the winner of the RatPack Roadie Giveaway is...Huge congrats @becca_xh, we cannot wait to see where this trip takes you.And to everyone who entered, commented, shared and followed along, thank you. This one wouldn't be half as fun without you. Keep an eye out, we've might just have more giveaways coming...See you on the road, RatPackerssss!!!

Whats your go to roadtrip snack??Let us know below ↓↓#roadiefoodtips

Ok but how much do we think it would cost to EAT a campervan??See you tomorrow... Madds and Maggs!!

Tuppawares... who knew?!#roadiefoodtips

Ever shopped hungry?? Us too don't panic...Follow to see more of Madds and Maggs' #roadiefoodtips!!

New series alert!!Madds and Maggs are running you through everything campervan food, what to shop, how to budget it, and a few of their favourite recipes along the way... stay tuned!!#roadiefoodtips

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