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1. Uluru & the Red Centre, NT
Uluru/Ayers Rock, Australia’s largest monolith, is located near Yulara, a five-hour drive from Alice Springs. Sitting in the central desert of Australia, Uluru can get dangerously hot in summer. This makes winter the perfect time to visit this outback cultural wonderland. Pick up your motorhome at the Alice Springs maui branch and enjoy the arid red outback drive southwest to Uluru. Spend the day exploring, enjoying the scenic walks, cultural tours as well as circumventing the equally impressive neighbouring domes of Kata Tjuta/the Olgas.
Why now? Daytime highs around 20 °C make the base walk perfect and nights are made for stargazing.
Must‑do: Book the pre‑dawn Field of Light tour, then drive to nearby Kings Canyon for the Rim Walk.
Motorhome tip: Pick up your motorhome at maui Alice Springs and stay at Ayers Rock Campground. Desert nights drop below 5 °C so pack a beanie.
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2. Port Douglas & the Great Barrier Reef, QLD
This relaxed seaside village is the perfect place to unwind and use as a base to explore the Great Barrier Reef. Pick up your motorhome from the Cairns maui branch and enjoy the scenic coastal views as you drive north to this coastal town. Winter is the dry season in Port Douglas which means you can enjoy the beautiful sunny weather without the rainfall and humidity.
Why now? It’s the dry season. Think 27 °C days, near‑zero rainfall and crystal‑clear reef visibility.
Must‑do: Take a tour of the jungle, outer‑reef snorkel cruise, sunset sail, day trip to Mossman Gorge and the Daintree.
Motorhome tip: Base yourself at BIG4 Port Douglas, it’s only a short drive from Port Douglas and a great place to stay for families.
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3. Tasmania’s Wild South
Tasmania is the island state of Australia best known for its dramatic coastlines, unspoiled wilderness and culinary delights. Throw in a dusting of snow, and it becomes even more stunning. As Tasmania is one of the coldest places in Australia to visit in the winter, it’s essential to make sure you have everything you need for winter activities when deciding what to pack.
Why now? A dusting of snow turns Cradle Mountain, Kunanyi / Mt Wellington and the Tasman Peninsula into a real‑life fairy‑tale.
Must‑do: Hunt the Southern Lights, sip whisky by a log fire in Hobart’s Salamanca precinct, soak in a secret forest hot‑spring tub.
Motorhome tip: Book the Spirit of Tasmania ferry if you’re bringing a mainland motorhome, or hire direct from Maui Hobart and stay at BIG4 Tasmania.
4. Snowy Mountains, NSW
While Australia isn’t best known for its skiing, there are over 16 resorts dotted around the southern states and some of the best ski resorts are located in New South Wales. Within five hours of picking up your motorhome from the Sydney maui branch, you can be on the doorstep of two of Australia’s Premiere ski resorts.
Why now? Australia’s largest skiable terrain, with 16 resorts across NSW/VIC. Thredbo and Perisher are the heavy hitters.
Must‑do: Check out the weekly flare run and fireworks at Thredbo Village, or a back‑country snowshoe tour to Mount Kosciuszko lookout.
Motorhome tip: Pick up in Sydney and book Jindabyne Holiday Park for powered sites and hot showers. There is a shuttle that can take you to Thredbo. For Perisher, you can drive to Bullocks Flat to park your motorhome and take the Skitube to Perisher.
5. Karijini National Park, WA
While Karijini National Park offers spectacular rugged scenery and breathtaking gorges, its northern location means that it is unavoidably hot and wet during the summer. Lucky for us, this makes winter the perfect time to adventure here.
Pick up your motorhome at the Broome maui branch and enjoy the scenic drive south on the way to explore the rugged beauty of this outback national park. As it is such a remote location and not all of the roads are sealed, it's important to consider where the closest water and fuel supplies are located. It’s also worth checking which parts of the park are accessible before you go. Using a road trip itinerary planner such as the thl Roadtrip app can help with finding campsites, caravan parks, free camping, fuel, water and more.
Why now? Winter delivers blue skies, 25 °C days and swimmable gorges - in comparison to summer which brings 40 °C heat.
Must‑do: Take a tour of the breathtaking scenery, or hike Hancock Gorge to Kermit’s Pool.
Motorhome tip: Start from Maui Broome and break up the long drive by stopping in Port Hedland where you can stay at Discovery Parks- Port Hedland. Then check the road conditions before heading further to the national park. Stay at the Karijini National Park or Dales Gorge Campground.
6. Blue Mountains, NSW
There is nothing quite like escaping into the crisp mountain air of the Blue Mountains. And, what better time to do it than in winter, when you can be sure to avoid the summer crowds at this world-famous destination. Pick up your motorhome at the Sydney maui branch, and within a short hour's drive, you will be perched up in the mountains amongst the heritage hotels, galleries, artesian boutique stores, and scenic hikes in the lush heritage-listed eucalypt forest.
Why now? Crisp air, misty valleys and far fewer tourists than summer. Cafés have fireplaces roaring by 4 pm.
Must‑do: Sunrise at Echo Point for the Three Sisters, descend the 900‑step Giant Stairway and explore the Leura Cascades for a misty winter waterfall experience.
Motorhome tip: Stay at Katoomba Falls Tourist Park which is very close to Echo point, the giant stairway and Leura Cascades.
7. Barossa Valley & Adelaide Hills, SA
After picking up your motorhome at the Adelaide maui branch, within an hour’s drive northeast of Adelaide, you can immerse yourself in the award-winning Barossa Valley wine region. Cosy up in one of the many wineries and indulge in the famous red wines that are bound to warm you up on a cool winter day.
Why now? Shiraz tastes even better beside a cellar‑door fireplace and July’s Winter Reds Festival keeps the hills humming.
Must‑do: Bike the 40 km Barossa Trail between vineyards, and enjoy a seasonal-produce inspired meal at Harvest kitchen.
Motorhome tip: Stay at Discovery Parks - Barossa Valley in Tanunda or BIG4 Barossa Tourist Park located in Nuriootpa.
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8. Kakadu National Park, NT
Kakadu is a bucket list destination for nature lovers and one of the best places to go in Australia in winter. This world-heritage-listed park spans almost 20,000 square kilometres and is the perfect place for croc-spotting, birdwatching, chasing waterfalls, as well as seeing rock artwork documenting Aboriginal life thousands of years ago. Located in the northeast of the Northern Territory, it is best to visit in the winter dry season when the weather is more reliable. With the closest motorhome hire available for pick up at the Darwin maui branch, you only have a short three-hour drive before being immersed in this ancient landscape.
Why now? Dry‑season weather (25–30 °C, low humidity) means open roads and walkable waterfalls.
Must‑do: Sunrise on the Yellow Water billabong and climb Ubirr for 20,000‑year‑old rock art.
Motorhome tip: Stay at Aurora Kakadu Lodge or Anbinik Kakadu Resort and pre‑book your sites. This is peak season up north.
9. Broome & Cable Beach, WA
Broome is a beach resort town in the Kimberly region best known for Cable Beach and the iconic sunsets over the Indian Ocean. Travellers looking to visit this destination can hire a motorhome close by from the maui branch in Broome. Make the most of this winterless north by spending your days by the beach.
Why now? Endless sunshine, 28 °C afternoons and those legendary camel‑train sunsets over the Indian Ocean.
Must‑do: Camel ride at golden hour, Staircase to the Moon (check lunar calendar), explore the red cliffs of Gantheaume Point
Motorhome tip: Stay at Broome Caravan Park. It’s a convenient base for motorhome travelers, with large powered sites just minutes from Broome’s beaches and town centre.
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10. Victorian Alps & Bright, VIC
Just a three-hour drive from the Melbourne maui branch is the perfect Victorian Alps winter escape. Base yourself at the base of the Victorian Alps in the quaint valley town of Bright. Spend your days on the slopes, exploring the boutique stores and eateries, or soaking up the beauty of this region with a scenic drive.
Unlike the north, the southern states do get quite cold during the winter months. So make sure you pack warm clothes.
Why now? You’ll see alpine villages draped in snow and the chance to ski two resorts from one valley base.
Must‑do: The darker days festival is a winter only experience celebrating all things dark and decadent. Spend your day on the slopes at Mt. Hotham and Falls creek.
Motorhome tip: Stay at NRMA Bright holiday park for a beautiful getaway perfect for the whole family. If you’re visiting the slopes, leave the motorhome at the park and take the Hotham bus from Bright to the snow.
Time to plan your stunning Australian winter escape?
There are a wide range of stunning winter getaways across Australia, and maui makes it easy and cosy with fully self-contained premium motorhomes designed for your comfort.
To start smoothly, leave yourself plenty of time for the pick-up process and avoid booking tours or activities on that first day. Book your first night’s campsite so you can plug in and fully power up once you get there. In the southern states, the Australian weather can be unpredictable during the colder months so drive to the conditions and follow road rules.
Check out our favourite Aussie destinations and popular Australian driving routes, and book your motorhome today.