Hilux Adventurer

  • Minimum hire 14 days
  • Driver age 21+
  • License held 2+ years

About this camper

With this model, you can choose between a single rooftop tent for two people, two rooftop tents for up to four people, a single rooftop tent plus a ground tent for up to four people, or two rooftop tents plus a ground tent for up to five people. A small number of the fleet are equipped with Starlink, including 50 GB of data and a 2000W inverter. Thanks to the inverter, you can also choose to take a complimentary Nespresso coffee machine, including a selection of capsules, on your trip.

Specifications

CategoryPropertySpecification
Sleeping & seatingBelted seats5
Sleeping places2–5
Child-seat anchors2
Bed 1Length200 cm
Width130 cm
DescriptionDarche Ridgeback Hard Shell Eco.
Bed 2Length210 cm
Width130 cm
Bed 3Size: ask us
Ground tent × 1CapacityUp to 3 people each
NotesOptionalCosts extraThree-person ground tent; 210 × 210 cm is the tent floor.
SwagOn requestSwags are available for extra travellers; ask us how many.
Driving & dimensionsVehicleToyota · Hilux
Engine / fuel / transmissionDisplacement2800 cc
FuelDiesel
TransmissionAutomatic
Gears6
DriveDrivetrain4WD
Drive modes4H (high range) / 4L (low range)
Exterior dimensionsLength535 cm
Width192 cm
Height, roof down190 cm
Fuel use12 L/100 km
Year2025
Distance allowanceUnlimited
Power & connectionsFuel storage140 L
Water storageFresh tank40 L
Jerry cans27 L
Battery / charging200 Ah
Solar panelFixed · 300 W peak
  • Auxiliary battery
  • 12 V supply
  • USB charging
  • Extension cord
  • Water hose
  • External water tap
Comfort & storageAwningTypeVehicle mounted
StylePull out
Coverage270°
LightingIncluded
GPS navigation4WD map and atlas.
  • Air conditioning
  • Bluetooth
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Android Auto
  • USB input
  • UHF radio
  • Turbo
  • Living area lighting
  • Fly screens
  • Storage drawers
KitchenFridgeCapacity130 L
CoolingFridge freezer
Coffee machineNespresso pod machine with assorted pods.
  • Sink
  • Slide out kitchen
Camp & recoverySafari snorkelSafari snorkel.
StarlinkStarlink Wi-Fi with 50 GB of data included; extra data top-ups are charged.
Sleeping bag beddingLinen, pillows, sleeping bags and towels.
ChairsOne per person.
Recovery boardsMaxtrax.
  • Bullbar
  • Spare tire × 2
  • Rated recovery point
  • Reversing camera
  • Towel
  • Cookware
  • Tableware
  • Tea towel
  • Table
  • Compressor
  • Shovel
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Personal locator beacon
  • Mallet
  • Bucket

Permissions

Driving

SurfaceYesWith approvalNo
Off-road tracksUngazetted or unmapped roads and unformed tracks are off limits.No
Ungazetted or unmapped roads and unformed tracks are off limits.
BeachesDriving below high tide is off limits; where beach driving is allowed (K'gari zones 1–7), not within 2.5 hours either side of high tide, or three hours with swell or exceptional tides.No
Driving below high tide is off limits; where beach driving is allowed (K'gari zones 1–7), not within 2.5 hours either side of high tide, or three hours with swell or exceptional tides.
Water crossingsCrossings deeper than 0.5 m, floodwater, flood-prone roads, saltwater and salt lakes or flats are off limits; any water driving is at your own risk.No
Crossings deeper than 0.5 m, floodwater, flood-prone roads, saltwater and salt lakes or flats are off limits; any water driving is at your own risk.
Night drivingNo driving between dusk and dawn.No
No driving between dusk and dawn.
TowingWith approval

Where you can drive

Off-road places not listed here are off limits unless we arrange permission before your trip. Places that close every year show their usual open dates; the dates move with the weather.

PlaceYesWith approvalOpenClose
Bloomfield TrackWith approval
Cape York PeninsulaOpen 1 May–30 NovWith approval1 May30 Nov
Chambers PillarWith approval
Dalhousie SpringsWith approval
Dirk Hartog IslandYes
Finke RoadWith approval
Francois Peron National ParkYes
Gibb River RoadOpen 1 May–30 NovYes1 May30 Nov
Gunbarrel HighwayWith approval
Jim Jim RoadOpen 1 Jun–31 OctYes1 Jun31 Oct
Kalumburu RoadGibb River Road to the Mitchell Plateau turn-offOpen 1 May–30 NovYes1 May30 Nov
Gibb River Road to the Mitchell Plateau turn-off
Kangaroo IslandYes
Karijini National ParkYes
Mitchell Plateau TrackOpen 15 May–31 OctYes15 May31 Oct
Oodnadatta TrackWith approval
Plenty HighwayWith approval
Purnululu National ParkOpen 1 Apr–30 NovYes1 Apr30 Nov
Savannah WayWith approval
Simpson DesertOpen 16 Mar–30 NovYes16 Mar30 Nov
Steep PointYes
Tanami TrackWith approval
TasmaniaYes
Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National ParkYes

Depots

Depot
Alice Springs
Broome
Cairns
Darwin
Perth

Requirements

RequirementDetails
Minimum hire14 days
Driver age21+
License held2+ years
Overseas licenses need a translation or an international permit
No probationary licenses
Every driver must be at pick-up.

Make, model, year and specification are not guaranteed, nor that a replacement is equivalent.

Collection and return

ConditionCosts extra
At pick‑upAt drop‑off
Fuel below fullAsk us about chargesCosts extra at drop-off
Dirty vehicleAsk us about chargesCosts extra at drop-off
LateAsk us about chargesCosts extra at drop-off

Collection includes a 60-minute briefing.

Every driver attends the mandatory briefing at collection. Return the vehicle at the agreed time, clean, full of fuel and in pick-up condition.

Other costs

ChargeWhen it applies
Card paymentPaying by card.
Fines and tollsInfringements, tolls and recovery administration incurred during the hire.
Hilux Adventurer
  • Minimum hire 14 days
  • Driver age 21+
  • License held 2+ years
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