This article was originally published in August 2021 and has been updated.
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A house on the road, a house on the water, a house in the field, a house in the snow; the ways to experience Australia’s beautiful land and water are endless. Here’s our top 5 interesting picks to inspire you.
As the name suggests, these cute little campers are shaped like a tear-drop and are perfectly designed for day trips and weekend excursions. Their smallest campers start at just 330kg, lightweight enough that they suggest even a trike motorcycle could tow it along!
Their Australian-made, customisable mini trailers can be stored and prepacked in your garage, ready to go at a moment’s notice. They come with lockable doors and a toolbox for security and safety regardless of your camping location. Teardrop campers do have to be made to order though and can take up to three months to deliver.
For more information about the Teardrop Camper, head to: The Teardrop Company.
If a home on wheels wasn’t exciting enough, how about one that floats? As CaraBoat’s website proudly exclaims, “Caravan? Boat? It’s both!”, their models combine the best of both words for the ultimate adventure.
So what’s special about CaraBoats? Well, they come with a few accessories that distinguish them from your standard houseboat. To start, they sit at the same height as a standard off-road caravan, and both models have three step access from the rear. They don’t sit low in the water, so they're easy to launch and retrieve, and the interior is well equipped with top-end furnishings and panoramic windows. If you’re after space, CaraBoats allow you to sleep up to four people. Oh, and you can customise it with underwater LED lighting, decals and other cool accessories and gadgets.
Want to learn more about the caravan that floats? Head to: CaraBoat.
The Royal Flair Caravan company has been making caravans for Australia since 1975, and they’ve got dealerships across the nation in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia and Tasmania.
Priding themselves on interior detailing and their “naturally luxe” approach. Small details make a big difference, and they work with customers to individually customise their caravans. They use sustainable and durable materials and have eight different options in their range.
The Piazza is an especially great pick for families, particularly if you fancy taking your pet with you on holidays! It boasts an extended balcony that adds 4.5m of undercover living space, perfect for outdoor dining or relaxing. It takes minutes to set up and is fully equipped for self-sufficiency. But one of this model’s most impressive features, is it’s queen-size bed. Effortlessly fusing style and function, the bed is able to lowers over the dining area to completely transform the space for sleeping. Now that, is impressive!
Check out the Piazza Series for yourself at: Royal Flair.
Manufactured by Suncamper Motorhomes in Sydney, Smidge Campers proudly build their campers in one factory, allowing for customisation and bespoke creations to be made from quality materials.
Smidge Teardrops may be small and cute, but don’t let their compact size deceive you – they're designed for the long haul! These little beauties are ideal for solo travellers or couples seeking adventure. Utilities and equipment in the smallest of the range include a Bluetooth speaker, USB points in the bed area and kitchen, fully insulated walls and roof, a kitchen drawer and a high-density foam mattress. Naturally, the bigger the Teardrop Camper, the more inclusions.
Compare models and inclusions at: Smidge Teardrop Campers.
For over a decade Anchorage Houseboats have been building, renovating and maintaining majestic houseboats. Based in Victoria, they come with an in-house A-Grade electrical team and personalise each build. They’re a registered member of the Boating Industry of Australia and keep up to date with industry requirements and regulations. They’ll also renovate the different houseboat interiors and do custom designed Hard Tops for lounging on the top deck.
These impressive vessels not only ooze elegance on the water, but boast spacious entertainment areas, outdoor balconies and all the quality fittings and finishes you’d except. Many of their options are multi-level, allowing the whole family (and perhaps a few lucky friends) to enjoy the adventure.
Take a look these incredible homes on the water at: Anchorage Houseboats.
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