Where the vans actually are
Eleven pickup cities in Australia. The useful question is not which depot is closest to you — it is which city starts the drive you want. Compare the total cost and time of a one-way trip with a return journey before deciding.
- 01
Sydney
Good for: NSW coast, the Blue Mountains and the inland loop.
- 02
Melbourne
Good for: The Great Ocean Road, Wilsons Promontory and the Victorian coast.
- 03
Brisbane
Good for: The Queensland coast north, or the southbound run to Melbourne.
- 04
Cairns
Good for: Tropical north Queensland and the Gulf.
- 05
Darwin
Good for: The Top End and the westbound crossing to Broome.
- 06
Broome
Good for: The Kimberley and the Gibb River Road.
- 07
Perth
Good for: The south-west loop, or north to the Pilbara and Ningaloo.
- 08
Exmouth
Good for: Ningaloo Reef and Cape Range.
- 09
Adelaide
Good for: The Stuart Highway north, or the Eyre Peninsula.
- 10
Alice Springs
Good for: The Red Centre and the remote roads.
- 11
Hobart
Good for: Tasmania, including the east coast and Cradle Mountain.
Those links go to the operator's own depot pages, where opening hours, addresses and current vehicle availability live. Depot details change, so check them rather than trusting a directory.