Suggested pacing, not a fixed tour. Check current roads, weather, permits and campsite access, book sites that fit your vehicle and follow your agreed hire conditions.
Bendigo and the goldfields
Begin with an easy country base. Spend the second day exploring on foot or taking a short outing rather than immediately moving on.
Before you go: Allow time for handover and groceries on day one.
Echuca and Murray country
Move north for riverside walks and a slower day. Choose a legal campsite with water and waste facilities that suit the van.
Before you go: Confirm current river conditions and access.
Swan Hill towards Mildura
Stage the journey through river towns and give yourself a full afternoon at a settled site. Keep driving distances realistic in hot weather.
Before you go: Plan regular rest breaks and fuel stops.
Riverland
Cross into South Australia only with approved travel plans. Stay near a town and use local visitor information to choose a river walk, produce stop or quiet campsite day.
Before you go: Check biosecurity rules before transporting fruit and other restricted items.
Towards Adelaide
Travel towards the city in a manageable stage and use a caravan-park base for local visits. These outward-route days end in Adelaide; your booking still needs a Melbourne return plan.
Before you go: Confirm return timing before reserving the hire.
Make the route yours.
Add a rest day, bring the bikes or choose a shorter loop. Tell us your group, dates and route so we can help match the vehicle and accessories.
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