Driving in Australia and driving to Darwin is one of the highlights for many international backpackers, caravaners and Grey Nomads. Free parking for campervans however is not something readily available. When you stay at Zen Quarter we offer free off street parking for campers, caravans and even semi trailers.
Why drive to Darwin?
The sheer beauty of the Australian outback can only be fully appreciated when driving. There are five main ways that travellers reach Darwin.
- Through Western Australia via Broome, Kununurra and the Kimberleys along the Great Northern Highway
- Straight up the Stuart Highway
- From Qld via Mount Isa on the Barkly Highway
- The very adventurous way through the top of QLD and Borroloola taking in the Savannah Way
- Arriving in Darwin from overseas and hiring a campervan
Darwin CBD Hotel with Free Parking
Whether you have driven the 1,871.5km from Broome, or longer from other Australian towns – when you arrive in Darwin there is nothing better than a clean shower and a comfortable bed. When you choose to stay at Zen you can securely park your caravan off street. Enjoy our 28 metre pool, use the in-room washing machine and dryers, cook yourself a meal or enjoy our onsite licensed restaurant.
Many of our guests have enjoyed driving to Darwin and stayed with us a few days to refresh and replenish their supplies. You are also welcome to leave your vehicle with us for a few days if you go off on a tour.
Planning your drive Australia Itinerary
The Australia.com website has some great self drive itineraries which describe the journeys and what you will see along the way including rugged gorges, epic waterways, Australian wildflowers, kangaroos, buffaloes and the ocean. It is worth researching the best route to meet your interests and the weather conditions depending on the time of year that you travel.
Visit this updated article on routes and reasons to have a road trip to Darwin.