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Victoria packs the Great Ocean Road, the Grampians and the Yarra Valley wine country into a state small enough to circuit in one to two weeks. This page is the statewide overview — pick up in Melbourne for the classic Great Ocean Road start, or further west at Geelong if the coast is the main focus.
For cost, licence rules and vehicle sizes, see the main Australia guide — everything there applies here too.
Victoria Campervan, Motorhome and RV Hire
Owners list a mix of compact 2-berth campervans, mid-size camper vans and larger motorhomes with their own toilet and shower, and you book whichever vehicle suits your trip through our partner Outdoorsy.
Pickup cities in Victoria
Melbourne · Geelong · Ballarat · Bendigo
What’s around Victoria
The Great Ocean Road, starting about an hour from Melbourne, is the state’s signature drive — the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge and the rainforest of the Otways, best spread over 3–5 days rather than rushed in one. The Grampians (Gariwerd), about 3 hours northwest, add sandstone ranges, Aboriginal rock art and some of the state’s best short walks.
The Yarra Valley, under an hour from Melbourne, is the closest of Victoria’s wine regions and an easy overnight add-on. The High Country in the state’s northeast — Bright, Mount Beauty, Falls Creek — offers alpine scenery, wineries and long, winding drives that suit a slower trip.
Where to stay overnight in Victoria
- Great Ocean Road — holiday parks all along the route at Torquay, Lorne, Apollo Bay and Port Campbell, with powered sites and beach access.
- Grampians — Halls Gap has several caravan parks close to the main walking trails.
- Yarra Valley — a handful of vineyard-adjacent caravan parks around Healesville and Yarra Glen.
Best time to visit
March to May and September to November avoid both the summer coastal crowds and the coldest High Country nights. Summer (December–February) is busiest and most expensive along the Great Ocean Road, especially over the school holidays; winter suits the High Country if snow activities are part of the trip, though it brings genuinely cold nights elsewhere.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire a campervan in Victoria?
The same nightly ranges apply as the rest of Australia — see the Campervan Hire Australia cost breakdown.
How long does the Great Ocean Road take?
The drive itself is around 4 hours non-stop, but most people spread it over 3–5 days to allow time at the Twelve Apostles, the Otways rainforest and the small coastal towns along the way.
Can I combine the Great Ocean Road and the Grampians in one trip?
Yes — the two connect via the Grampians Tourist Road, making a 7–10 day loop out of Melbourne straightforward without backtracking.
Which Victoria city should I pick up from for the Great Ocean Road?
Melbourne or Geelong both work well; Geelong shaves about an hour off the start of the drive.
Is a campervan the same as a motorhome or RV?
Yes — this site uses the terms interchangeably. A campervan is usually the smaller van-based vehicle, a motorhome the larger coach-built type with a separate cab, and RV (recreational vehicle) is the term used in American brochures. Searching for motorhome hire or RV rental in Victoria will find the same listings as campervan hire.
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Planning a road trip? See our Great Ocean Road campervan road trip guide, with a day-by-day route, where to stay and driving tips, or browse more road trips.