Find a wide selection of campervans and motorhomes for hire in Geelong and the surrounding area. Discover unique vehicles offered by private owners — from compact campervans for 2, perfect for couples, to spacious 6-berth motorhomes, ideal for families. Flexible booking, competitive prices and insurance included.
Geelong's waterfront stretches over 4 km along Corio Bay, making it the longest promenade of any regional city in Australia. Once a wool-trading hub, the city has reinvented itself with a thriving arts and food scene that rewards slow exploration. The Geelong Gallery houses over 6,000 works, including a celebrated collection of Australian paintings from the colonial era. Along the Eastern Beach foreshore, the Art Deco bathing pavilion and sea pool offer a distinctive backdrop for a morning swim. For families, the Geelong Carousel — a beautifully restored steam-driven ride from the early 1900s — sits right on the waterfront. The National Wool Museum, set inside a grand bluestone warehouse, tells the story of the region's pastoral heritage. Melbourne lies just 75 km to the north-east, while the surf town of Torquay is only 21 km to the south, opening the door to the Great Ocean Road. The terrain around Geelong is flat and well-suited to larger vehicles, with wide roads and generous parking bays throughout the city centre. Heading west, the Bellarine Peninsula offers gentle coastal driving with plenty of cellar doors and seaside villages. With Yescapa, you can hire a campervan or motorhome directly from a local owner, giving you the freedom to set your own pace and benefit from insider tips on the best spots to park up and explore the region.
Geelong enjoys warm, settled weather from November through March, ideal for waterfront walks and coastal drives. The Royal Geelong Show takes place each October, bringing agricultural displays and carnival rides to the showgrounds. In January, the Pako Festa transforms Pakington Street into a multicultural street party with live music and food stalls. Summer is the busiest period, so booking your campervan through Yescapa ahead of time helps you lock in competitive peer-to-peer rates. Autumn, from March to May, brings quieter campsites and golden light along the Bellarine Peninsula — a great window for a relaxed motorhome trip without the holiday crowds.
Geelong is the perfect base for exploring the region by motorhome or campervan. Here are our 6 must-see getaways
Just 21 km south of Geelong, Torquay is the gateway to the Surf Coast. Visit the Australian National Surfing Museum and stroll Fishermans Beach before parking up at one of several campervan-friendly spots near Bells Beach. The coastal roads are wide and easy to navigate.
Follow the Bellarine Peninsula 35 km south-east of Geelong to Queenscliff, stopping at wineries like Jack Rabbit Vineyard and the seaside village of Portarlington. The historic Fort Queenscliff offers guided tours. Campsites along the peninsula welcome motorhomes with powered sites.
Head 150 km south-west from Geelong along the Great Ocean Road, passing Lorne and Apollo Bay before reaching the Twelve Apostles. Stop at Kennett River for wild koala spotting. Campervan parking is available at the Twelve Apostles visitor car park, with overnight sites nearby at Port Campbell.
Travel 105 km north-west from Geelong to Ballarat, home to Sovereign Hill — a recreated 1850s gold-rush township. Explore the Art Gallery of Ballarat and Lake Wendouree's botanic gardens. Wide regional roads suit all motorhome sizes, and holiday parks in Ballarat offer full hook-ups.
Drive 240 km north-west from Geelong to the Grampians (Gariwerd), where sandstone ridges and wildflower-filled valleys await. Hike to the Pinnacle Lookout and visit Brambuk Cultural Centre. Halls Gap has several campervan-friendly parks with powered sites and dump points.
Head 280 km east from Geelong to Wilsons Promontory National Park, the southernmost point of mainland Australia. Walk to Squeaky Beach and the Tidal River area. Book Tidal River campground early — it fills quickly in summer. The approach roads are sealed and suitable for campervans.
Discover step by step how we work. We accompany you at every stage of the rental process, both owners and travellers.
Discover
Find for a leisure vehicle near you or a destination idea according to your planned route, then specify the pick-up and return dates. The perfect vehicle for your road trip holiday is waiting for you!
Connecting people
Make one or more booking requests for leisure vehicles that have caught your eye and wait for the owners' responses. Once your request has been accepted, all you have to do is confirm your booking.
Pick-up
On the pick-up date, collect the vehicle and listen to the valuable advice of the owner for handling it; you are ready hit the road with family, as a couple or with friends.
Return
Once again, with the owner complete the vehicle condition check and sign the Rental Agreement as well as exchange your travel stories. All you have to do is imagine your next road trip!
Geelong and the surrounding Bellarine Peninsula offer a good range of campsites suited to both campervans and motorhomes. You will find parks with powered sites, dump points, laundry facilities, and hot showers close to the waterfront and along the coast. Several sites sit within easy reach of Geelong's centre, while others provide a quieter seaside setting with direct beach access.
Geelong offers several options for parking larger vehicles in and around the city centre. Most metered street parking along the waterfront has a height limit, so purpose-built car parks and designated areas are your best bet. Overnight parking in public spaces is generally not permitted without council approval, so plan to use a campsite or holiday park for stays.
This was such a phenomenal experience. Sharif was so kind, helpful, communicative and thoughtful. He went out of his way on multiple occasions to check in and offer valuable local advice and suggestions on things I could see, which was much appreciated as a solo female traveller. He helped me sort out issues, of which there were very few. He was super flexible on pick up and drop off and provided shuttle service to the airport so I didn't have to lug my bags away. I couldn't recommend this more. This was also my first time driving on the opposite side of the road than I'm used to and found the van easy to drive and see around.
We experienced the same problem as other customers with our window falling off
The pick up/ check out n was extremely long and this should be explained before booking to factor in as was a Friday evening.
The staff where very friendly and helpful and the vehicle was in good condition and well stocked with everything you needed for cooking. On the first day of collection staff member went over all the systems for this type of campervan I am planning to do another trip up the North of Scotland next year and will be booking from Indie Campers again.
Great camper
Great van, has the equipment and facilities needed for a decent trip! Maria was a great host, would definitely hire the van from her if I ever visit Mallorca again.
