Campervan Roadtrip Packing Checklist
GENERAL ITEMS
- Tickets
- Passes and permits
- Passport
- Money, travellers cheques, credit cards
- Travel insurance details (leave one copy of your policy at home)
- Driver’s license and/or international driver’s permit
- Emergency phone numbers and addresses (on paper in case your phone goes flat)
- CDs or a road trip playlist
- Playing cards and board games
- A good book or two (or more!)
- Charger adapter
- Phone and camera chargers
- Torch
- Sunscreen
- Maps/GPS (GPS satellite maps won’t work in remote areas, bring physical maps and plan your routes in advance to avoid getting lost)
CLOTHING
- Water/wind-proof raincoat (prepare for all types of weather regardless of season)
- Warm jacket
- Light jacket/sweater
- Thermals (for winter road trips)
- T-shirts
- Shorts
- Smart casual items
- Casual evening wear
- Pyjamas
- Swimming gear
- Light durable footwear
- Shoes/hiking boots
- Sandals
- Socks
- Beanie
- Sunhat
- Sunglasses
Things To Bring On Your Daily Adventures
- Water bottle
- Plenty of snacks
- Warm jacket (just in case)
- Phone, camera, film, extra batteries, spare memory stick
- Mobile phone and charger
- Torch
- Sunscreen
- Money and drivers’ license
MEDICAL
Note: What you pack will vary depending on your needs.
- Contact lens/eyeglasses (for safety and so you can see the Australian views)
- Doctor’s certificates/vaccination certificates
- Epipen (essential for severe allergies)
- Daily vitamins or prescriptions for any medications you may need
- Asthma inhaler
- Allergy medicine
- Motion sickness medicine
- General painkillers
- First-aid kit (bandaids, bandages, antiseptic cream, bug bite spray/cream, stomach antacid)
TOILETRIES
- Toothbrush/toothpaste
- Shampoo/conditioner
- Soap
- Deodorant
- Comb/hairbrush
- Moisturiser
- Cosmetics
- Razor/shaving cream
- Lip Balm
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent
