The depot at Woolloongabba
Collection is at 46 Deshon St, Woolloongabba QLD 4102, an inner southern suburb under the Story Bridge and beside the cricket ground. The streets are narrow, one-way in places, and parking is tight.
Ask about campervan hire Brisbane when you book rather than on the morning, then check the vehicle against what you reserved while the yard is open.
Two coasts and a hinterland
South to the Gold Coast is a run down the Pacific Motorway, north to the Sunshine Coast is the Bruce Highway. Both are sealed, both are busy on Friday afternoons, and both have roadworks.
The hinterland is the third option and the one most people skip. The road west through Ipswich climbs to Toowoomba and the granite country, with cooler nights and much lighter traffic.
- Cross the river before the afternoon peak
- Expect roadworks on the Bruce Highway
| Direction | Route | Character |
|---|---|---|
| South | Pacific Motorway | Surf beaches, heavy weekends |
| North | Bruce Highway | Sunshine Coast, longer legs |
| West | Warrego Highway | Hinterland, cooler nights |
Heat, storms and remote roads
Summer here means heat and afternoon storms, and a vehicle standing in the yard will be hot inside when you collect it. Plan the first drive for the morning and keep water in the cab.
Past Toowoomba the distances stretch quickly and coverage drops between towns. If you head inland, tell someone your route and carry more water than you expect to need.
Vehicle class at the yard
No branch can guarantee a particular model on a given day, so ask what is on site rather than what appears in a picture. Confirm berths, bedding and whether you need an automatic before you commit.
For a couple working down the coast with a few beach nights, the two-berth campervan layout keeps the driving simple and the setup quick at camp.
The Story Bridge and tunnel approaches jam from mid-afternoon, so leave the inner south before three.
Questions about hiring here
Which coast is easier for a first night?
The Gold Coast, because the motorway south starts close to the depot. The Sunshine Coast is a longer run with more roadworks.
Is a 4WD necessary in Queensland?
Not for the coast or the main hinterland roads, which are sealed. It matters only on sand or forest tracks.
How early should I collect the vehicle?
Early morning suits most trips. It puts you on the highway before the peak and leaves daylight for the first camp.