Find a wide selection of campervans and motorhomes for hire in Townsville 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.
Townsville's Castle Hill rises 286 metres above the coastal plain, offering panoramic views across Cleveland Bay and Magnetic Island just 8 km offshore. As the largest city in North Queensland, Townsville is a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the dry tropics, making it an ideal base for exploring by road. Reef HQ Great Barrier Reef Aquarium, the world's largest living coral reef aquarium, sits along the revitalised waterfront alongside the Museum of Tropical Queensland, where artefacts from the HMS Pandora shipwreck are on display. The Strand, a 2.2 km beachfront promenade, connects rock pools, playgrounds and barbecue areas perfect for a leisurely afternoon. Billabong Sanctuary, a wildlife park 17 km south of the city centre, lets you get close to crocodiles, koalas and wombats in a natural bushland setting. Charters Towers, a historic gold-rush town, lies 137 km south-west, while Paluma Range National Park and its lush rainforest trails are roughly 80 km to the north. The region's wide, well-maintained highways and generous campsite pitches make it welcoming for larger vehicles. With Yescapa, you can hire a campervan or motorhome directly from local owners in the Townsville area, giving you the flexibility to set your own pace and the insider knowledge that comes from a peer-to-peer community of travellers who know these roads well.
Townsville enjoys over 300 days of sunshine a year, so you can plan a campervan trip with confidence in almost any season. The dry season from April to October brings clear skies and comfortable temperatures, ideal for driving and camping. The Townsville 400 Supercars event in July fills the city with motorsport energy, while the Australian Festival of Chamber Music each August draws music lovers to intimate waterfront venues. Booking your motorhome through Yescapa during the dry season gives you access to competitive peer-to-peer rates, especially if you plan a few weeks ahead. The wet season from November to March is warm and green, with quieter campsites and a more relaxed pace along the coast.
Townsville is the perfect base for exploring the region by motorhome or campervan. Here are our 6 must-see getaways
Catch the ferry from Townsville and explore Magnetic Island, just 8 km offshore. Hire a campervan-friendly spot at Bungalow Bay Koala Village or drive the Forts Walk for wartime history and wild koala sightings. Nelly Bay has foreshore parking for day visitors.
Head 80 km north of Townsville into the misty rainforest of Paluma Range National Park. Walk the Witts Lookout trail, swim at Jourama Falls and enjoy Big Crystal Creek's rock pools. Campervan pull-in areas are available near the creek.
Drive 137 km south-west from Townsville to the gold-rush town of Charters Towers. Tour the Venus Gold Battery, stroll Gill Street's heritage facades and visit the Zara Clark Museum. Free overnight motorhome parking is available at Towers Hill.
Travel 190 km north from Townsville along the Bruce Highway to Mission Beach. Walk the Licuala Fan Palm boardwalk at Tam O'Shanter National Park and kayak to Dunk Island. Beachside campsites at South Mission Beach suit campervans of all sizes.
Cover 280 km north-west from Townsville to the Atherton Tablelands. Visit Millaa Millaa Falls, explore the Curtain Fig Tree and sample local produce at Gallo Dairyland. Motorhome-friendly sites with hook-ups dot the plateau around Yungaburra.
Head 350 km south-east from Townsville to Airlie Beach, gateway to the Whitsunday Islands. Stroll the Airlie Beach Lagoon, take a boat to Whitehaven Beach and snorkel Hardy Reef. Campervan parks along Shute Harbour Road offer powered pitches.
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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!
Townsville and its surrounds offer a good range of campsites suited to both campervans and motorhomes. Along the coast you will find parks with powered pitches, dump points, hot showers and laundry facilities, while inland sites near Paluma and the Burdekin region provide a quieter bush-camping experience. Many parks around Townsville welcome pets and have drive-through bays for larger vehicles.
Townsville is generally welcoming to larger vehicles, though some inner-city streets have height and length restrictions. The Palmer Street dining precinct and The Strand both have nearby car parks, but spaces for motorhomes can be limited during events. Overnight parking outside designated areas is not permitted within the Townsville City Council zone, so plan to use a campsite or approved rest area.
The experience was seemles from start to finish. Handover was very straightforward with all the major information required exchanged. Fabian the owner remained available during the trip for any issues that may arise. The vehicle was as advertised and in very good condition. Very nice camping caravan, equipped with everything that you could need. The return process was straightforward when returning vehicle. Also my car was kept securley stored at the location for arrival and drop off. Overall very good experience and i would highly recommend and use again in the future.
We really enjoyed our travels around Brittany in Clarisse's camper van. It was comfortable and easy to drive and had everything we needed for our holiday. Clarisse explained everything clearly to us before we set off.
A really positive experience from start to finish.
Ha sido un placer tratar con Javier y su pareja; son una pareja encantadora, muy educada y con una excelente comunicación. Cuidaron nuestra autocaravana como si fuera suya y la devolvieron a tiempo, en perfectas condiciones y muy limpia. Los recomendamos ampliamente. Muchas gracias de parte de Gary y Michelle.
Ha sido un placer tratar con David y su pareja; son una pareja encantadora y muy educada, con una excelente comunicación. Cuidaron nuestra autocaravana como si fuera suya y la devolvieron a tiempo, en perfectas condiciones y muy limpia. Los recomendamos ampliamente. Muchas gracias de parte de Gary y Michelle.
The hire experience was excellent throughout. The owners were very friendly, accommodating and easy to deal with. We had such a good trip. The van is really well looked after and a pleasure to drive. The owners helped with anything we were unsure of and even gave us tips on where to eat and park up. We would definitely hire through these owners again.
