powered holiday park
Coburg North holiday park area
A practical north-side first night, around 15–20 km from the airport with easier access to the Ring Road.
FIRST NIGHT SORTED
Apollo campervan hire Melbourne Airport without the first-day circus
The hardest part isn't the keys — it's where you sleep that first night. Melbourne Airport is close to the camper depots around Tullamarine, but it is not close to calm, cheap, legal camping if you simply point the bonnet at the nearest kerb and hope.
australiamotorhomes.com LEG BY LEG
The drive, broken down
- Melbourne Airport terminals to Tullamarine depot6–8 km · 10–15 min
Use taxi, rideshare or confirmed transfer; the airport roads are not made for dragging suitcases.
- Depot handover to nearby servo2–5 km · 5–10 min
Top up fuel if required and get comfortable with mirrors before joining freeway traffic.
- Servo to Airport West or Keilor shops5–9 km · 10–20 min
Stock the fridge, grab first-night basics and avoid overloading the van with water and glass.
- Provisioning stop to north-west first camp12–25 km · 25–45 min
Arrive before dark, plug in, fill water and learn the bed before the comedy starts.
AIRPORT TO DEPOT6–8 km · 10–15 min
CBD DISTANCE23 km south-east
FIRST NIGHT RANGE15–40 km sensible
COMMON HEIGHT2.7–3.2 m
TOLLSCityLink/Tulla apply
WATER WEIGHT1 L = 1 kg
SHORTLIST
Sort your first night
powered holiday park
Braybrook and Maribyrnong park options
Good for heading west or south-west next morning towards Geelong, Ballarat or the Great Ocean Road.
powered/unpowered caravan park
Bacchus Marsh caravan park option
Best if you collect early and want to clear Melbourne, roughly 45–55 km from the airport via the Western Freeway.
STRAIGHT ANSWERS
Questions self-drivers actually ask
Is Apollo campervan hire Melbourne Airport picked up at the terminal?
Usually no. Apollo Melbourne Airport pickup typically means collecting from an airport-area depot around Tullamarine, not directly at T1, T2, T3 or T4. Check the exact transfer instructions when you book online.
Can I sleep in the campervan at Melbourne Airport on arrival night?
Do not plan on it. Airport and surrounding council areas restrict overnight parking and camping, and a terminal car park is not a legal campground. Book a powered site within 15–40 km instead.
What if my flight lands after the depot closes?
Most campervan depots operate set pickup hours and late arrivals can miss the handover. If you land late, it is often cleaner to sleep near the airport and collect the van next morning. Check availability and pickup times online before locking in flights.
Do I need a 4WD camper from Melbourne Airport?
Not for the Great Ocean Road, Grampians, Phillip Island, Ballarat, Bendigo or the Murray; these routes are sealed. A standard 2WD motorhome is usually the sensible choice. Stick to the road-use conditions in your hire agreement, especially for gravel tracks and alpine roads.
How far should I drive on the first day?
After a long flight, keep it under 50 km and stay close to Melbourne. If you collect before lunch and feel sharp, 100–150 km to places like Ballarat, Bendigo or the Bellarine can work. Darkness, rain and a new van make heroes look silly.
Are there dump points near Melbourne Airport?
Some holiday parks provide dump points for guests, and public dump points become easier to find once you leave the metro area. Do not rely on a random servo having one. Empty only at approved dump points and keep the toilet cassette upright unless you enjoy learning the hard way.
BOOK ONLINE · 180+ COUNTRIES
Lock in your dates and get rolling
Check the camper, the dates and the price online, then book it — no quotes, no waiting around.
Check availability & book ›