Australia’s first full battery-electric camper vans are now available for hire

HipCamp has published a selection of seven wild camping sites within two hours' drive of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Overnight rates range from A$37 to A$363 depending on capacity and amenities. Most locations have no mobile reception and require four-wheel drive.

Walkinshaw Automotive has developed a fifth-wheel hitch package for the Chevrolet Silverado HD, boosting towing capacity to 8,000 kg. The option is available for vehicles built from Q3 2026 and costs between A$18,000 and A$20,000.

Reader's Digest Australia, in collaboration with Harbour Caravans, has compiled a selection of caravan-friendly routes from Sydney for long weekends. The list includes Jervis Bay (2.5 hours), Hunter Valley (2 hours), Myall Lakes National Park (2.5–3 hours), and Kangaroo Valley (under 2 hours). Each destination includes recommended months to visit, road conditions, and booking tips for caravan parks.

South Korean travel YouTuber Wonji reported experiencing racism from a staff member at a camper van rental company in Australia. The incident occurred during a trip with other YouTubers: a day after picking up the vehicle, they found bed bugs inside. The employee blamed the customers for bringing the bugs, refused to touch their phone for a call (citing having a child), and demanded speakerphone. After pest control confirmed bed bugs, the company offered a refund in exchange for signing a non-disclosure agreement, which the blogger declined.

Entrepreneurs from the Hunter region and the Newton family launched Golf Daze, a mobile golf simulator in a caravan using Full Swing KIT technology co-developed with Tiger Woods, allowing play on over 1,000 courses in 4K.

In Byron Shire, New South Wales, Australia, the local council issued a demolition order for a motorhome equipped with solar panels and a dry toilet. Owner Matt Bruce had lived in it for three years as a permanent residence to avoid rent. The council classified the structure as a permanent dwelling requiring building approval, not as a movable trailer. The landowner also received a $9,000 fine for unauthorized development.