One of the best things about living in Melbourne is how quickly you can escape it. Within two or three hours in almost any direction, you'll find ocean coastlines, ancient mountain ranges, hot springs and bush-covered national parks — all perfect for a weekend with a camper trailer in tow. For a two-night trip you rarely need to drive more than about 250 km each way, which leaves the weekend for relaxing rather than sitting behind the wheel.
If you've got a teardrop camper (or you're thinking about getting one), Melbourne is genuinely one of the best cities in Australia to base yourself. The variety of weekend trips on offer is remarkable, and because a lightweight teardrop is so easy to tow and set up, you can leave on a Friday afternoon and be sitting in a camp chair with a cold drink by sunset.
This guide covers six of our favourite weekend routes from Melbourne — all tried, all tested, and all brilliant with a teardrop camper — plus the practical detail most trip lists skip: drive times, which campgrounds take camper trailers, when to book, the best season for each, and exactly what your setup needs to camp self-sufficiently at the quiet spots. Everything below is written for a real two-night weekend, not a bucket-list fortnight.
The short answer: The best weekend camper trips from Melbourne are the Great Ocean Road (Torquay–Apollo Bay, 1.5–2.5 hr), the Grampians around Halls Gap (2.5–3 hr), Wilsons Promontory's Tidal River (2.5–3 hr), Phillip Island and the Bass Coast (1.5–2 hr), Daylesford & Hepburn Springs (1.5 hr), and the Mornington Peninsula (1–1.5 hr).
All six sit within about three hours of the CBD, so you can leave Friday afternoon and be set up before dark. A lightweight teardrop is ideal here: it tows behind a mid-size SUV, fits the compact bush and foreshore sites these routes are known for, and — with solar, a lithium battery, water and a full galley on board — lets you camp comfortably at the free and unpowered spots that a big caravan can't reach.
The 6 trips at a glance
Start here if you just want to pick a direction for the weekend. Each route is covered in full below, but this table gives you drive time, what it's best for, and whether you'll need to book ahead.
| Trip | Drive from Melbourne | Best for | Camper-trailer camping | Book ahead? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Ocean Road (Torquay–Apollo Bay) | 1.5–2.5 hr | Coast & surf | Holiday parks + Otway bush camps | Yes in peak |
| Grampians (Halls Gap) | 2.5–3 hr | Hiking & waterfalls | Holiday park + bush camps | Busy weekends |
| Wilsons Promontory (Tidal River) | 2.5–3 hr | Beaches & wildlife | Tidal River only | Always (ballot in peak) |
| Phillip Island & Bass Coast | 1.5–2 hr | Wildlife & family | Holiday & foreshore parks | Summer & holidays |
| Daylesford & Hepburn Springs | 1.5 hr | Spa country & forest | Holiday park + forest free camps | Weekends |
| Mornington Peninsula | 1–1.5 hr | Quick coastal escape | Foreshore reserves | Summer |
1. Great Ocean Road: Torquay to Apollo Bay
Drive time from Melbourne: 1.5 hours to Torquay, 2.5 hours to Apollo Bay.
The Great Ocean Road is the classic Melbourne weekend, and for good reason. It's one of Australia's most iconic drives and it's right on the city's doorstep. The stretch from Torquay down to Apollo Bay is the pick for a two-night trip — long enough to feel like a proper adventure, short enough that you're not spending the whole weekend in the car.
Start at Torquay and work your way south. Stop at Bells Beach for a walk (or a surf if you're game), take the detour through Aireys Inlet to see Split Point Lighthouse, then wind along the coast through Lorne to Apollo Bay. The road hugs the cliffs and the views are genuinely world-class. Behind the coast, the Great Otway National Park adds waterfalls, fern gullies and tall-forest walks if the weather turns.
Best campgrounds: Cumberland River Holiday Park just south of Lorne is a stunner — right on the river with sites tucked among the trees. For something more remote, try Johanna Beach campground near Apollo Bay. It's basic but the setting is unbeatable: wild surf beach, green rolling hills, and almost no one around midweek.
Why it's great with a teardrop: The Great Ocean Road has plenty of tight turns and narrow sections. A compact teardrop is far easier to tow along this route than a full-size caravan — one of the everyday reasons buyers weigh up a teardrop versus a caravan in the first place. You'll also find that many of the smaller campgrounds have tighter sites that suit a teardrop perfectly.
Tip: Avoid the Great Ocean Road on long weekends if you can. The traffic between Torquay and Lorne can be painful. A regular weekend in autumn or spring is ideal — fewer crowds, cooler temperatures, and often the best light for photos.
2. Grampians National Park: Halls Gap and Beyond
Drive time from Melbourne: 2.5–3 hours via the Western Freeway.
The Grampians (Gariwerd) is the trip for hikers and photographers. Massive sandstone ridges, ancient rock art, waterfalls after rain, and some of the best bushwalking in Victoria. It's a genuinely special part of the state, and a weekend barely scratches the surface — which just means you'll keep coming back.
Halls Gap is the main base, with cafes, bakeries and wildlife parks. But the real magic is in the bush. Hike up to The Pinnacle for one of Victoria's best views, explore the Balconies, or tackle the longer walk to MacKenzie Falls. If you visit after good rains, the waterfalls are extraordinary. Parks Victoria publishes current campground, track and fire information for the Grampians National Park — worth a check before you leave, as tracks can close after storms.
Best campgrounds: Halls Gap Lakeside Tourist Park is well-run and close to town. For something more rugged, Borough Huts campground in the northern Grampians is a bush-camping gem — basic facilities, beautiful setting, and kangaroos everywhere. Smiths Mill campground is another solid choice for a quiet spot.
Why it's great with a teardrop: Many of the Grampians campgrounds are compact bush sites. A teardrop fits in easily where a large caravan simply can't. You'll also appreciate having your own kitchen at camp after a long day of hiking — being able to cook a proper meal and boil the kettle without relying on campground facilities makes a real difference. For a look at what a self-sufficient teardrop galley includes, see the Hip Summit or read our guide to what's included as standard.
3. Wilsons Promontory: Tidal River
Drive time from Melbourne: 2.5–3 hours via the South Gippsland Highway.
Wilsons Prom is the southernmost point of mainland Australia and, for many, Victoria's most beautiful national park. White-sand beaches, granite headlands, dense rainforest, and wildlife that seems completely unfazed by humans. Wombats wander through campsites at dusk, and the birdlife is incredible.
Tidal River is the main campground and the gateway to the best walks. Squeaky Beach is a must — the sand literally squeaks under your feet. The Lilly Pilly Gully walk is an easy loop through temperate rainforest, and the hike up Mount Oberon gives you a panoramic view across the entire promontory and out to the islands.
Best campgrounds: Tidal River is the only option for camper trailers, and it's a good one, with powered and unpowered sites, toilets, showers and a general store. It's managed by Parks Victoria; book well in advance and note that peak summer and Easter periods at Wilsons Promontory National Park are allocated by ballot rather than first-come bookings. This place fills up fast.
Why it's great with a teardrop: The drive into Wilsons Prom from the park entrance is winding and hilly. A lightweight teardrop handles it with ease, and you won't be white-knuckling it around the bends like you might with something heavier. The sites at Tidal River also suit smaller setups — you'll have a comfortable, compact camp that leaves plenty of room to move around.
4. Phillip Island and the Bass Coast
Drive time from Melbourne: 1.5–2 hours via the Monash Freeway and Bass Highway.
Phillip Island is famous for the penguin parade, but there's a lot more here than Little Penguins waddling up the beach at sunset (though that is genuinely brilliant — the Phillip Island Nature Parks runs the viewing and does the conservation work behind it). The island has great surf beaches, a rugged southern coastline, and the Nobbies, a dramatic rocky headland with seal colonies offshore.
Beyond the island, the surrounding Bass Coast is well worth exploring. Inverloch has lovely beaches and a relaxed coastal-town vibe. Cape Paterson is a quiet gem with rock pools and great snorkelling. And the Bunurong Coastal Drive between Inverloch and Cape Paterson is a beautiful stretch of road with beaches and lookouts along the way.
Best campgrounds: Phillip Island Caravan Park at Newhaven is well-positioned and welcoming to smaller trailers. On the mainland side, Bear Gully campground along the Bunurong coast is a fantastic bush-meets-coast option — basic but beautiful. Inverloch Foreshore Camping Reserve is another solid pick for a more established setup.
Why it's great with a teardrop: The bridge to Phillip Island has no weight restrictions, but the island's campgrounds and car parks are generally designed for smaller vehicles. A teardrop lets you move around freely without worrying about tight spaces or awkward reversing. It's also close enough to Melbourne that you can head down after work on a Friday and still have two full days to explore.
5. Daylesford and Hepburn Springs
Drive time from Melbourne: 1.5 hours via the Western Freeway.
Daylesford is the weekend trip for when you want something a bit different. Daylesford and Hepburn Springs sit in Victoria's spa country, surrounded by forests, lakes and mineral springs that have drawn visitors for well over a century. The town is full of galleries, cafes, bookshops and restaurants — a creative, laid-back energy that's hard to find anywhere else in regional Victoria.
The big draw is the mineral springs. You can fill your bottles from natural springs scattered through the region (there are dozens of them), or treat yourself to a soak at the Hepburn Bathhouse. Lake Daylesford is a lovely spot for a morning walk, and the surrounding Wombat State Forest has excellent mountain biking and bushwalking trails.
Best campgrounds: Jubilee Lake Holiday Park is right in Daylesford and beautifully maintained. For a bush-camping experience, try one of the free camps in the Wombat State Forest — places like Lyonville and Sailors Falls offer quiet forest settings with basic or no facilities, perfect for a self-sufficient teardrop. If you camp mostly at low-cost and free sites like these, it's worth reading how far your camping budget really stretches in our cost of owning a camper trailer guide.
Why it's great with a teardrop: The forest roads around Daylesford are narrow and winding, and towing anything large through here is a hassle. A teardrop gives you the freedom to explore the back roads and smaller campgrounds without stress. And if you're set up with solar and water tanks, you can take advantage of those free forest camps that a caravan simply can't access — the basis of self-contained camping.
Local tip: Visit the Daylesford Sunday Market at the old train station — one of the best regional markets in Victoria. Great produce, handmade goods and a fantastic atmosphere. Perfect for stocking up the camp kitchen before heading into the forest.
6. Mornington Peninsula: Coastal Camps and Clifftop Walks
Drive time from Melbourne: 1–1.5 hours via the Mornington Peninsula Freeway.
The Mornington Peninsula is Melbourne's closest coastal escape, and it packs a surprising amount into a small area. You've got Port Phillip Bay on one side with calm swimming beaches, Bass Strait on the other with surf and dramatic cliffs, and in between there are vineyards, hot springs, bushland reserves and some of the best fish and chips in the state.
Walk the track from Cape Schanck to Bushrangers Bay for wild coastal scenery. Visit the Peninsula Hot Springs for a soak with bay views. Explore the rock pools at Sorrento back beach. Or simply park up at a foreshore campground and spend the weekend reading, swimming and cooking a relaxed dinner at camp. The Mornington Peninsula National Park protects much of the ocean coastline and its walking tracks.
Best campgrounds: Rosebud Foreshore Camping is a classic Victorian coastal camp — right on the beach, affordable and popular with families. For something quieter, Point Leo foreshore reserve has a more tucked-away feel. If you want bush rather than beach, Greens Bush in the Mornington Peninsula National Park has walk-in camping surrounded by native bush and wildlife.
Why it's great with a teardrop: The Peninsula is close, convenient and perfect for a quick getaway. Many of the foreshore campgrounds have compact sites designed for smaller setups, and a teardrop is easy to tow through the Peninsula's busy holiday traffic. Being this close to Melbourne, you could even head down for a single night midweek if you fancied it — the beauty of a teardrop is how quick and easy it is to hitch up and go.
When to go: matching the trip to the season
The best trip depends as much on the calendar as the map. Melbourne's weather swings hard between seasons, and each of these six routes has a window when it's at its best — and a window when it's booked solid. Autumn and spring are the all-round sweet spot: mild days, cool nights, thinner crowds and the softest light on the coast.
| Season | Standout trips | What to expect | Booking pressure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer (Dec–Feb) | Wilsons Prom, Phillip Island, Mornington | Warm, busy beaches; hot days, mild nights | Very high — book weeks ahead |
| Autumn (Mar–May) | Great Ocean Road, Grampians | Cool, quiet, best light and colour | Moderate |
| Winter (Jun–Aug) | Daylesford, Grampians waterfalls | Cold nights, waterfalls running, low crowds | Low (bring warm bedding) |
| Spring (Sep–Nov) | Grampians wildflowers, Great Ocean Road | Wildflowers, mild days, occasional rain | Moderate–high in school holidays |
Winter deserves a special mention. It's the quietest, cheapest time to camp near Melbourne, and the Grampians waterfalls are at their best after the winter rains. The catch is cold nights — an insulated teardrop with a lithium battery and inverter turns a freezing forecast into a non-issue, because you can run lighting, charge devices and boil the kettle from a warm bed. If you want to camp year-round, our winter camping guide covers staying warm and dry through a Victorian cold snap.
How far can you actually get in a weekend?
For a genuine two-night weekend, the practical radius from Melbourne is about two to three hours’ drive. Push much further and you spend Friday night and Sunday afternoon in the car instead of at camp. That's why every trip on this list sits inside roughly 250 km of the CBD — close enough to leave after work, far enough to feel like a real escape.
The Friday-night getaway is where a teardrop earns its keep. Because setup is measured in minutes rather than the half-hour a big van needs, you can leave at 5pm, arrive after dark, and still be in bed in a proper mattress without wrestling poles and pegs by torchlight. The Hip Companion and Summit both open straight into a made bed and a ready galley — no annexe to build, no canvas to peg out.
Distance also changes how self-sufficient you need to be. The closest trips (Mornington, Phillip Island) have plenty of powered holiday parks, so you can plug in if you want. The further and quieter you go — Otway bush camps, Grampians bush sites, Wombat State Forest free camps — the more you'll rely on what you carry. That's the next thing to get right.
Is your setup ready? Weights, towing and self-sufficiency
Two things make or break a weekend camper trip: whether your car can tow the trailer comfortably, and whether the trailer can keep you comfortable off a powered site. Get both right and every trip on this list opens up.
Towing: keep it legal and easy
A standard car licence covers towing a teardrop for almost everyone — the limits that matter are your vehicle's rated towing capacity and towball download, not your licence class. In Australia a trailer must have brakes once its Gross Trailer Mass (GTM) passes 750 kg. Both Hip models sit at a 1,380 kg GTM (1,500 kg ATM), so electric brakes are standard on both and you'll want a compatible brake controller in your tow vehicle. With a tare weight of around 700–750 kg, a Hip camper is well within the towing capacity of most mid-size SUVs, wagons and utes — we cover the popular real-world case of towing with a RAV4 and, for the EV owners, towing a teardrop with an electric vehicle. Always check your own car's towing and towball figures before you hitch up.
Self-sufficiency: what the quiet sites demand
The best weekend spots — the free forest camps, the unpowered foreshore sites, the bush campgrounds — usually have no power and no tap. Being self-sufficient is what unlocks them. Here's what a comfortable off-grid weekend needs, and what a Hip Summit or Companion provides as standard.
| What a weekend needs | Why it matters | Hip Summit / Companion (standard) |
|---|---|---|
| Power without a hook-up | Free and forest camps have no mains power | 100W solar + 120Ah LiFePO4 battery + 2000W inverter |
| Fresh water on board | Bush and beach camps rarely have taps | 80L fresh-water tank + instant hot water |
| A bed you don't build | Two nights, minimal setup | Fixed queen mattress inside the cabin |
| A kitchen ready to go | No unpacking a full camp kitchen each night | Full stainless-steel slide-out galley |
| Cold food on warm weekends | Summer coast trips get hot | Built-in 22L 12V fridge on the Summit; portable/esky on the Companion |
| Shade at camp | Coastal sun and afternoon heat | Retractable 1.5 × 2 m awning |
| A rinse after the beach | Sandy feet, salty gear, muddy boots | Outdoor hot & cold shower |
| Safe, legal towing | 1,380 kg GTM legally needs brakes | Electric brakes + hot-dip galvanised chassis |
That standard package is deliberately built for exactly this kind of travel. The 100W solar and 120Ah lithium battery comfortably run lighting, water pump, device charging and (on the Summit) the fridge for a weekend off-grid, topping back up through the day — there's more detail in our guides to how much solar a camper trailer needs and the full 12V power system. If you're comparing battery types, our LiFePO4 vs AGM breakdown explains why we fit lithium as standard. Every Hip electrical system is wired and signed off by our own in-house qualified electrician — a certified tradesman with 20-plus years' experience — and backed by a 24-month structural / 12-month warranty on fittings and components.
A simple weekend packing plan
With a teardrop, most of the heavy lifting is already done — the bed, kitchen, power and water live in the trailer full-time. That turns packing for a weekend into a short, repeatable routine rather than a full pre-trip production. Keep a permanent kit in the camper and you only add food and clothes each trip.
- Leave in the trailer permanently: bedding, camp chairs, basic cookware and utensils, a first-aid kit, a torch or headlamp, and a small tool/repair pouch. If it lives in the camper, you can never forget it.
- Add each trip: food and drinks, clothing for the forecast, toiletries, and whatever recreation gear the trip calls for — surfboard, hiking boots, mountain bike or fishing rod.
- Fill before you leave: top up the 80L fresh-water tank at home, and make sure the battery is charged (the solar will keep it there once you arrive).
- Check the tow setup: tyre pressures on car and trailer, that the brake controller and lights work, and that the coupling is locked onto the 50 mm ball.
For a print-and-tick version you can reuse every trip, our teardrop camping checklist lays it all out. And because a well-kept camper is a reliable one, it's worth a quick look at basic maintenance and care between trips — a five-minute check keeps small issues from becoming weekend-ruiners.
Summit or Companion for weekend trips?
Both Hip models do everything on this list — they share the same chassis, electrics, water and galley. The choice comes down to sleeping capacity and a couple of features. The Summit adds a skylight and a built-in fridge and sleeps a child as well as two adults; the Companion is the leaner couples' setup at a lower price.
| Hip Summit | Hip Companion | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeps | 2 adults + 1 child | 2 adults |
| Signature feature | Skylight over the bed | Side window |
| Fridge | Built-in 22L 12V | Not included (portable/esky) |
| Tare / ATM | 700–750 kg / 1,500 kg | 700–750 kg / 1,500 kg |
| Fully-equipped price | $22,500 | $21,500 |
| Custom base via configurator | from $19,000 | from $18,000 |
If you camp mostly as a couple and already own a portable fridge, the Companion is the smart-value pick. If you travel with a child, want a fridge built in, or love the idea of stargazing through the skylight from bed, the Summit is worth the extra $1,000. Either way you can spec it your way — colours, layout and options — in our 3D builder, which starts from the custom base price. There's a fuller side-by-side in our Summit vs generic teardrops comparison, and if you're still weighing the whole idea, is a teardrop camper worth it? runs the numbers.
Making the most of your weekend trips
A few practical tips apply to all six of these routes, wherever you point the car on Friday afternoon.
- Book ahead for peak periods. School holidays, long weekends and summer fill up fast, particularly at Wilsons Prom, the Great Ocean Road and the Mornington Peninsula. Travel outside peak times and you'll find more availability and fewer crowds. Parks Victoria's where to camp pages show which sites take bookings.
- Pack smart. A weekend doesn't need the gear of a two-week tour. With a teardrop your kitchen and bed are already sorted — focus on food, clothing and recreation gear.
- Leave Friday, return Sunday. Two nights is the sweet spot. A full day on Saturday to explore, a relaxed Sunday morning at camp, and you're home before dinner.
- Go self-sufficient. The more independent your setup, the more options you have. Solar, a lithium battery and decent water tanks let you camp at the free and low-cost sites that don't have power or water — and those are often the most beautiful spots. See our primer on off-grid power and water.
- Have a wet-weather plan. Melbourne weather turns quickly. Pick a trip with an indoor or sheltered fallback — a gallery day in Daylesford, a rainforest walk in the Otways — so a grey Saturday doesn't sink the weekend.
Why a teardrop camper is perfect for weekend trips
Weekend camping is where a teardrop really shines. The whole point of a two-night trip is simplicity — you want to spend your time exploring, not setting up camp. A teardrop is ready in minutes: unhitch, open the rear galley, throw your bags inside, and you're done. Pack-up on Sunday morning is just as quick.
The lightweight towing is a huge advantage too. You don't need to plan your route around steep hills or worry about fuel economy on a short trip. A teardrop behind a mid-size SUV barely changes how the car drives, which makes the whole weekend feel effortless rather than like a logistical exercise.
And then there's the comfort. Sleeping in a proper bed with a real mattress, having hot and cold water at the galley sink, running the kettle from your inverter on a cold morning — these things make weekend camping genuinely enjoyable rather than something you recover from on Monday. That comfort-per-dollar is a big part of why buyers keep choosing teardrops; for the wider destination picture, our roundup of the best campgrounds across Victoria and NSW maps out where to point the car next.
Worth knowing: A teardrop camper pays for itself faster when you use it regularly. Twelve weekends a year is 24 nights of camping. Compare that to the cost of accommodation and the camper starts looking like a very smart investment — our cost of ownership guide breaks the numbers down in detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best weekend camping trips from Melbourne?
Six of the best weekend camping trips from Melbourne are the Great Ocean Road (Torquay to Apollo Bay), Grampians National Park around Halls Gap, Wilsons Promontory's Tidal River, Phillip Island and the Bass Coast, Daylesford and Hepburn Springs, and the Mornington Peninsula. All sit within about three hours' drive of the CBD, so you can leave on a Friday afternoon and be set up before dark.
How far can you get for a weekend camper trip from Melbourne?
For a two-night weekend, aim for somewhere two to three hours from Melbourne — that keeps you under about 250 km each way and leaves real time to relax rather than drive. The Mornington Peninsula (1 to 1.5 hours) and Phillip Island (1.5 to 2 hours) suit a single-night or after-work getaway, while Wilsons Promontory and the Grampians (2.5 to 3 hours) are better as a full Friday-to-Sunday trip.
Can you take a camper trailer to Wilsons Promontory?
Yes. Tidal River is the only campground inside Wilsons Promontory National Park that takes camper trailers, and it has both powered and unpowered sites managed by Parks Victoria. Bookings are essential and peak-season summer and Easter dates are allocated by ballot, so plan well ahead. A lightweight teardrop is ideal because it fits the allocated sites easily and handles the winding drive in from the park entrance.
Do you need to book campgrounds in advance near Melbourne?
For popular spots, yes. Tidal River at Wilsons Prom, Great Ocean Road holiday parks, and Mornington Peninsula foreshore reserves fill fast on weekends, school holidays and over summer — book weeks ahead, and expect a ballot for Tidal River peak dates. Free camps in state forests around Daylesford are generally first-in, first-served, so arriving early on a Friday helps.
Is a teardrop camper good for weekend trips?
Teardrop campers are ideal for weekends. They set up and pack down in minutes, tow easily behind a mid-size SUV, and come self-sufficient with solar, a lithium battery, fresh water and a full galley. You can leave on a Friday afternoon, be set up at camp within a couple of hours, and be home Sunday evening without the fuss of a big caravan.
Can you camp for free near Melbourne with a teardrop camper?
Yes. State forests around Daylesford, the Wombat State Forest, and parts of the Otways and Gippsland have free or low-cost bush camps with no power or water. A self-sufficient teardrop with 100W solar, a 120Ah lithium battery and an 80L water tank lets you stay comfortably at those sites for a weekend without a powered hook-up — which is exactly where the best, quietest spots tend to be.
What is the best time of year for weekend camping around Melbourne?
Autumn (March to May) and spring (September to November) are the sweet spot near Melbourne — mild days, cool nights, fewer crowds and the best light for the coast. Summer is prime for Wilsons Prom, Phillip Island and the Mornington Peninsula but books out early. Winter suits Daylesford's spa country and the Grampians after rain, when the waterfalls run hardest; an insulated teardrop with an inverter makes the cold nights comfortable.
Do I need special brakes or a licence to tow a teardrop camper in Victoria?
A standard car licence covers towing a teardrop for almost everyone, as long as you stay within your vehicle's towing and towball limits. In Australia a trailer needs brakes once its Gross Trailer Mass passes 750 kg; the Hip Summit and Companion sit at 1,380 kg GTM, so electric brakes are standard on both, and you'll need a compatible brake controller in the tow vehicle. Always check your car's rated towing capacity before you hitch up.
Ready to start exploring?
Melbourne has some of the best weekend camping within reach of any capital city in Australia. Whether you're chasing surf on the Great Ocean Road, hiking the Grampians, or soaking in a hot spring at Daylesford, a teardrop camper makes it all easier, more comfortable and more spontaneous.
At Hip Campers we build lightweight, self-sufficient teardrops designed for exactly this kind of travel. The Hip Summit ($22,500) sleeps two adults plus a child and adds a built-in 22L fridge and skylight; the Hip Companion ($21,500) is the sleek couples' option. Both come with 100W solar, a 120Ah lithium battery, a 2,000W inverter, 80L fresh water with instant hot water, a full stainless-steel galley, outdoor shower, retractable awning and electric brakes as standard — and both carry a 24-month structural warranty. Prefer to spec your own from a custom base? Start in the 3D builder from $18,000.
Our campers are imported, then finished and inspected in Melbourne and certified for Australian roads through the RAV scheme, so you register yours in your own state. You can see current availability in current stock, view both models by appointment (we're Melbourne based, with a display unit in Perth), or get in touch and we'll help you find the right camper for your next weekend on the road. Free interstate delivery to a depot near you is included.
Happy camping.