Crikey Camper Hire campervan hire Australia: 4x4 and caravan

Q: Caravan or Safari Camper: which Crikey model should I choose?

The 4WD Luxury Caravan offers five berths in a caravan the rental company presents as on-road: it suits main highways and serviced campsites. The 4WD Safari Camper has four berths in a more rugged trailer, designed for tougher terrain. Both 4x4s have five seats and an automatic gearbox.

The rental company

Crikey Camper Hire, the 4x4 tow vehicle and its caravan

Crikey Camper Hire is an Australian rental company that has opted for an uncommon formula: an automatic 4x4, supplied with the trailer you sleep in. Its three depots are in the west and north of the country: in Kewdale, a business area east of central Perth, in Broome, on Blackman Street, and in Winnellie, an industrial suburb of Darwin next to the airport.

Two models are listed. The 4WD Luxury Caravan hitches a five-berth caravan to a five-seat 4x4. The 4WD Safari Camper combines the same number of seats with a four-berth trailer, which the rental company describes as more rugged. At the campsite, the trailer stays on the pitch and the 4x4 heads off, unhitched, for the day’s excursions.

The rental company advertises free one-way hires between its depots, to be checked in the offer. CoolDrive did not observe any Crikey offer in October 2026: mileage, excess and security deposit are revealed offer by offer.

Our view: a formula designed for the Coral Coast, the Kimberley and the Top End, with the option of linking Perth, Broome and Darwin without doubling back. Its limits: you need to be comfortable towing and manoeuvring a rig, no depot is listed on the east coast, and the north is mainly travelled in the dry season, roughly from May to October.

Rental company profile

Crikey Camper Hire in detail: what you need to know

The key facts to decide whether Crikey Camper Hire suits your trip.

General information

Brand: Crikey Camper Hire · Australian rental company specialising in the 4x4 tow vehicle
Official website: crikeycamperhire.com.au
4WD Luxury Caravan: 5 seats, 5 berths · 4x4 and caravan, presented as on-road
4WD Safari Camper: 5 seats, 4 berths · 4x4 and safari trailer, more rugged according to the rental company
Transmission: Automatic · on both models listed

Rental conditions

Mileage: Stated in each offer · no offer observed in October 2026
Excess and security deposit: Specified in the offer · to read before booking
One-way hire: Advertised as free between depots · in principle, to check in the offer
Unsealed tracks: According to the rental company’s terms · list of permitted roads in the offer
Age and licence: Specified in the offer · check the towing allowed by your licence
Driving: On the left · as everywhere in Australia

Insurance and extras

Trailer only: Advertised by the rental company · if you have your own tow vehicle; on request
Insurance: Detailed in the offer · cover on tracks to check

Network and availability

Perth: Kewdale · Aitken Way, east of the centre
Broome: Blackman Street · depot reported as close to the airport
Darwin: Winnellie · Roni Court, near the airport

The fleet

Crikey Camper Hire vehicles in Australia

Models offered by the rental company. Not all of them are available at every branch: the search form shows availability and prices.

SUV with trailer

Branches

Crikey Camper Hire branches in Australia

Broome

Crikey Camper Hire Airport

Unit 11B and 11C - Blackman Street, 6725 Broome

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Darwin

Crikey Camper Hire Airport

Unit 2 - 2 Roni Court, NT 0820 Winnellie

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Perth

Crikey Camper Hire

6 Aitken Way, WA 6105 Kewdale

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Comparison

Crikey Camper Hire compared with other rental companies in Australia

Our comparison of the country's rental companies: each has its strengths depending on your trip.

Rental company	Vehicles	Mileage	Best for
Crikey Camper Hire	4x4 with caravan or safari trailer	Not observed: stated in each offer	Towed accommodation, 3 cities in the west and north
RedSands Campers	4x4s with roof tent (Wanderer), Cruiser and Frontier 2WD	Unlimited in 100% of offers observed	4x4s and roof tents, 4 cities
Adventure Rentals	Toyota Prado and Hilux 4WD, with or without roof tent	Unlimited in 100% of offers observed	Toyota 4x4s plain or converted, 5 cities
Campervan Village	Converted campervans and 4x4s (D5 4x4 Adventure, Grip 4x4, Desert Sands 4x4)	Limited in the offers observed	Wide choice of campervans, 11 cities
Travellers Autobarn	Converted campervans (X Wagon, Budgie Van, HiTop, Hi5)	Unlimited in 100% of offers observed	Compact campervans, 6 cities

Our view

Crikey Camper Hire: who is it for, and who should look elsewhere?

Crikey Camper Hire is ideal if…

You want to sleep in a real caravan while driving a 4x4
You are heading north from Perth to Broome via Shark Bay, Ningaloo and Karijini
You are planning to cross the Kimberley between Broome and Darwin
You like to set up camp for several nights and go on excursions without packing everything away
You are travelling as five and want a bed for everyone

Crikey Camper Hire is not ideal if…

You have never towed a trailer and do not want to learn while travelling
Your route starts in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Cairns
You are heading north in the middle of the wet season, from December to March
You prefer a single-unit motorhome, easy to park in town
You are six or more

Practical tips

Our tips for booking with Crikey Camper Hire

Get used to the rig at the depot

A 4x4 and its trailer stretch several metres: adjust the mirrors, do a few manoeuvres in the depot car park and ask the agent to show you how to hitch and unhitch. When reversing, turn the steering wheel the opposite way to where you want the trailer to go, and go slowly.
Aim for the dry season in the north

Around Broome and Darwin, the dry season runs roughly from May to October: roads open, bearable heat, waterfalls still flowing early in the season. From December to March, rain and floods close many tracks. From Perth, the southern spring, from September to November, brings the Midwest into bloom.
Ask which roads are permitted

Before planning your route, read in the offer the list of permitted tracks, with and without the trailer, and what the insurance covers off the bitumen. The Gibb River Road, the Cape Leveque road or the Karijini tracks may be subject to different rules: if in doubt, ask our experts.
Fill up at every opportunity

Between two service stations, the gap sometimes exceeds 200 km in the Pilbara or the Kimberley, and a rig uses more fuel. Fill the tank whenever possible, keep several days’ drinking water and tell someone your route. Avoid driving at dawn and dusk, when kangaroos and cattle cross.
Check the 4x4 and the trailer

At departure, walk around both vehicles with the agent: tyres and spare wheels, hitch, safety chains, trailer lights, canvas or awning. Photograph existing marks, check the kitchen and camping inventory, then save the rental company’s assistance number before leaving town.

What travellers ask

Your questions about Crikey Camper Hire

How much does a Crikey Camper Hire rental cost in Australia?

CoolDrive did not observe any Crikey Camper Hire offer in October 2026, so we cannot put forward a figure. The rate varies with the model, the depot, the season and the length of hire, especially for a one-way hire. Enter Perth, Broome or Darwin and your dates in our search engine: the price shown includes the mandatory fees.

Caravan or Safari Camper: which Crikey model should I choose?

The 4WD Luxury Caravan offers five berths in a caravan the rental company presents as on-road: it suits main highways and serviced campsites. The 4WD Safari Camper has four berths in a more rugged trailer, designed for tougher terrain. Both 4x4s have five seats and an automatic gearbox.

Can I hire in Perth and return the vehicle in Darwin?

The rental company advertises free one-way hires between its three depots: Perth, Broome and Darwin. This is a real advantage on trips of several thousand kilometres. However, check the terms of the offer when booking, by entering the return city in the search, and plan a realistic minimum hire period.

What is there to see from Broome with Crikey?

Broome opens onto Cable Beach, the Dampier Peninsula and the Kimberley. To the east, the Gibb River Road crosses gorges and cattle stations to Kununurra, if the offer allows it. The sealed road via Fitzroy Crossing and Halls Creek also reaches Purnululu and its Bungle Bungle domes, then Darwin.

Do I need experience to tow a Crikey trailer?

Our data mention no required experience, but towing changes how you drive: longer braking distances, wider turns, slower overtaking, especially with road trains. If you have never towed, plan a short first stage and have the manoeuvre shown to you at the depot. The licence required appears in the offer.

Verified customer reviews

They rented with Crikey Camper Hire

4.3

818 reviews

Very good from the quote to the rental, I recommend!

Veronique B.

Australia · Sep 2025

Avis Vérifiés

First trip in a van and in AustraliaFriendly and available staffDeposit refunded quicklyHowever, some tools would be useful to re-tighten certain things due to the vibrations on the road

Australia · Aug 2025

Trustpilot

Staff very available to obtain information. Quick response to information.

Australia · Feb 2025

Trustpilot

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Frequently asked questions

FAQ — Crikey Camper Hire 4x4 and caravan hire in Australia

Why book Crikey Camper Hire with CoolDrive?

A CoolDrive search places Crikey Camper Hire alongside RedSands Campers, Adventure Rentals or Travellers Autobarn for your Australian trip. You compare formulas and terms at a glance, you pay the amount shown, mandatory fees included, and our experts answer your questions on the route, the tracks or the one-way hire.

What excess should I expect with Crikey Camper Hire?

With no offer observed in October 2026, we have no amount to give. For a rig, the excess may cover the 4x4 as well as the trailer: read in each offer its amount, the security deposit requested and the off-bitumen exclusions. Check your credit card limit and ask about our excess reduction options.

Can I hire just the caravan or the trailer?

The rental company advertises that its trailers can be hired on their own, if you have your own tow vehicle. The two models listed on CoolDrive, however, combine the 4x4 and its trailer. For a trailer-only hire, contact our experts, who will check whether it is feasible and whether your rig is compatible.

Where are the Crikey Camper Hire depots?

In Perth, the depot is in Kewdale, 6 Aitken Way, in a business area east of the centre. In Broome, it occupies two units on Blackman Street. In Darwin, it is in Winnellie, 2 Roni Court, near the airport. Plan a taxi to get there: the address also appears in your confirmation.

When should I set off from Perth with Crikey Camper Hire?

Perth has hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters. To head north, leaving between April and June lets you reach Broome at the start of the dry season. In the opposite direction, a trip down from Darwin to Perth in September or October makes the most of the Midwest wildflowers.

What should I plan for driving in the Outback?

Distances are immense and mobile coverage is often lacking: take an offline map, plenty of water and enough to cook for several days. Respect road closures, never cross a flooded ford and, in the north, only swim in places signposted as safe, because of crocodiles.

About us

Hire a Crikey Camper Hire 4x4 with caravan in Australia with CoolDrive Nomad

Crikey Camper Hire hires out automatic 4x4s hitched to a caravan or safari trailer, from Perth, Broome and Darwin. The formula suits travellers who want to sleep in real accommodation on wheels while keeping a 4x4 for excursions, from the Coral Coast to the gorges of the Kimberley and the parks of the Top End. The rental company advertises free one-way hires between its depots, making it possible to link the west and north without turning back.

On CoolDrive Nomad, Crikey Camper Hire can be compared with RedSands Campers, Adventure Rentals, Campervan Village and Travellers Autobarn; you then book at the price shown, mandatory fees included. Mileage, excess and permitted roads can be read in each offer, and our experts help you choose the model and the season. Start a search with your dates.

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