Caravan and camping

The choices of where to stay when you’re camping or caravanning are almost endless. The Australian landscape is littered with caravan parks of all description, from council owned and operated facilities to privately operated parks that at times are virtual resorts.

And if you’re set up with a generator or solar power you mightn’t even need to stay in a park as there are plenty of sites which allow free camping throughout the country.

Some things to consider:

• Off peak travel is usually cheaper.
• You may want to join a motoring association or caravan park group – this can save money but make sure the group has parks available in your desired locations.
• You may not even need a caravan or tent, many parks have on site accommodation.
• National Parks can be great locations, at times you can stay free or for a small fee. However, there are restrictions, for example you can’t take a domestic dog into a national park.
• If you’re heading off the beaten track make sure you leave detailed instructions of where you’re going and when you should be expected back.
• Take adequate food, water and shelter.
• Ensure you have adequate communication equipment (your mobile phone won’t work everywhere).
• Have a back-up power source (generator or solar).
• Consider an Electronic Positioning Radio Beacon (PERB) – these devices are becoming smaller and cheaper and could save your life if you’re lost and in trouble. 

Your first destination should be Tourism Australia. It has links to the local tourism boards in each state or territory and a heap of information to help you stay on the road safely and enjoy your break.

This comes down to more than just a choice of tent, camper, caravan or motor home. It will depend on your budget, your preferred way to travel and where you want to go. You may like to visit the Caravan and Camping show in your state to check out the latest and greatest. Suffice to say, these days “roughing it” isn’t quite what Burke and Wills faced.

We won’t examine the pros and cons of each option but here are some things to consider:

• Do you plan to head off-road? If so, will a caravan or motor home be capable of going where you want to go?
• How keen are you on setting up your campsite each time you move? Motor homes and caravans are generally easier to set up.
• If you’re using a motor-home, how will you travel from your base-camp (you may decide to tow a car or bike trailer)?
• How keen are you on roughing it? Do you want to sleep under the stars, have a warm shower each night or both.

Why not try before you buy. Rent your preferred mode of accommodation and see how you like it.

If you’re planning to do a lap of this great country, or take a regular short trip then we can help you stay organized and keep that home away from home secure.

An A-Z Review^® - if you’re about to head away you may benefit from a conversation with one of our personal bankers. This could help ensure you have the right arrangements in place while you are away and make sure things are also in order back home. Request an A-Z Review^® at your nearest ANZ branch.

ANZ Internet Banking – allows you to manage your banking 24/7 wherever you can get online.

ANZ GoMoney^tm – use your iPhone¹ to manage your accounts Find out more about ANZ GoMoney^tm.

ANZ Access Visa Debit card² – allows you to use your own money, online, over the phone or in store anywhere Visa is accepted. Find out more about ANZ Access Visa Debit.

Credit cards - A flexible payment option while you're travelling. Choose from a range of rewards credit cards and you could earn points on purchases including travel and accommodation. Compare ANZ Credit Cards.

Savings solutions – you may need to save for your holiday. We have savings accounts that could suit the way you bank:

• ANZ Progress Saver – pays bonus interest³ if you when you make one deposit of $10 or more in a month and no withdrawals or debits in that month. It also provides branch access.
• ANZ Online Saver – if you would rather bank online then this could be the savings account for you. It pays interest and gives you 24/7 online access to your money⁴ via your linked ANZ account.   You can even name your account after your goal – perhaps you’d like to call it your Holiday account!

ANZ Term Deposits – you may want to place some money in a term deposit to deliver income while you are on the road. The minimum balance is $5,000⁵ and we have terms from three months to five years. Find out more about ANZ Term Deposits.

Personal loans – we can help you find the money to fund your journey, car, caravan or boat. Find out more about ANZ Personal Loans.

Car finance - it can take a long time to find the right car. How much petrol it consumes, how well it handles and even how good it looks – there’s so much to weigh up. Once you have found ‘the one’ you’ll want to get the finances out of the way and get behind the wheel as soon as possible. That’s where ANZ comes in. With a choice of secured and unsecured loans, we can tailor a package that suits your needs. Our approval process is fast and easy and that means you’ll be out on the road sooner. Find out about car finance.

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Any advice does not take into account your personal needs and financial circumstances and you should consider whether it is appropriate for you.  ANZ recommends you read the Terms and Conditions and the Financial Services Guide before acquiring the product.

1. iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.

2. Eligibility criteria apply to issue of an ANZ Access Visa Debit card.  Please contact us for further information.  

3. The ANZ Progress Saver account pays bonus interest in addition to the current base interest when you make a single deposit of $10 or more per month and make no withdrawals or debits in that same month. Month commences on account opening date.

4 ANZ Online Saver is only open to customers who are the account holders of, or signatories to, eligible ANZ deposit accounts with ANZ Internet and/or Phone Banking access. Eligible accounts include ANZ Access Advantage, ANZ Access Select, ANZ Access Basic, ANZ Access Deeming, ANZ Progress Saver, ANZ V2 PLUS, ANZ Premium Cash Management Account and ANZ Everyday Visa Debit. Terms and conditions and fees and charges apply to the eligible account.

5. A minimum investment of $5,000 is required. At the end of the term, if you have not told us what you want to do with your funds, we will reinvest them in the same type of ANZ Term Deposit. In this case, the interest rate applicable to your new ANZ Term Deposit may be lower or higher than the interest rate on your maturing ANZ Term Deposit. You can contact us at maturity of your ANZ Term Deposit to confirm interest rates that will apply upon reinvestment.