Travel Update: Fuel & Road Trips in Australia and New Zealand

25 March 2026

We know some guests have questions about fuel availability and travel conditions following recent global events. This page is here to keep you informed so you can focus on enjoying the open road.

Fuel availability: what you need to know

Fuel remains available across Australia and New Zealand, and motorhome travel is continuing as normal. While fuel prices may fluctuate, there are no restrictions on self‑drive travel or touring.

Both governments and fuel suppliers are actively managing fuel supply, and we continue to monitor the situation closely alongside our local teams.

Your motorhome will have a full tank of fuel at pick up, thereafter we recommend you top up regularly along your route.

If anything changes that may affect your trip, we’ll update this page, so there’s no need to call us unless you need help with your booking.

Travelling smart: how to drive less, save money, and still enjoy the journey

A motorhome holiday has always been about freedom and a little flexibility can go a long way.

To help you prepare, we’ve put together a few tips for fuel-efficient travel:

Drive at a steady pace and avoid unnecessary idling.
Refill water tank once you arrive at your next campsite to reduce weight as you drive to the next campsite.
Linger for longer - Spend more time at each destination to reduce daily driving distances. Explore each destination in more detail and enjoy getting closer to the destination.
Use our trip planning tools, itineraries and our thl Roadtrip app to find campsites and things to see and do.
At pick up speak with our team for route suggestions that optimise fuel access and efficiency.

Plan your fuel stops ahead of your journey by using popular apps and websites; for example, FuelPrice Australia (FuelPrice.io) and Gaspy New Zealand (Gaspy.nz)

A reminder on flexibility

Motorhome travel offers something special: the ability to adapt. Whether that’s changing your route, staying longer somewhere you love, or taking things a little slower, flexibility is often the secret to the best road trips.

Aboriginal Experiences around Australia

Queensland

New South Wales

Victoria

South Australia

Northern Territory

Western Australia

Tasmania

We are honoured to have partnered with Indigenous Design Labs this year to bring our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) into creation. Designed by a team of aspiring First Nations designers, aged 13 – 19, diligently working away under the mentorship of the teams from ingeous studios and Red Ochre Republic; Leigh Harris, Tarquin Singleton and Sheree Jacobs (pictured left to right).

Within the design, a motorhome is set in the background; a visual blend representing responsible tourism and leaving no trace. The journey lines and smaller campervans are integrated into the design, showcasing the roads winding around the country as travellers explore Australia. The illuminated colours and patterns draw on the rich diversity of the Australian landscape as well as First Nations cultures and their connection to Country.

The lagoons are designed to illustrate the reconciliation elements thl (Apollo) has committed to, bringing our guests along on the journey. Flowing through the design is the waterway that represents healing, as water is the blessing of life. The design is tied together with the thl (Apollo) Acknowledgement of Country icon and reflect that all roads lead to this RAP commitment.

The more you look, the more you discover.

To read our Innovate RAP, please click here.

To learn more about the designers, please click here .

To learn more about the design, please click here.