best camping cars australia

Chasing the best camping cars in Australia? You want rigs that shrug off corrugations and swallow swags, not city runabouts with delusions of grandeur.

Think Toyota LandCruiser/Prado, Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X for proper 4x4 touring and towing; Subaru Outback or Forester if you prefer a comfy wagon with real AWD. Utes like Hilux or Ranger with a canopy make brilliant bush bunkers, while Kia Carnival or Hyundai Staria win at space if the track isn’t too gnarly. A hybrid RAV4 is a frugal choice for lighter trails and long highway slogs. Prioritise ground clearance, recovery points, decent tyres, roof load ratings and a tow setup that suits your trailer. Pack a sense of humour and a head torch—one of them will fail at the worst moment, and it won’t be the torch.