RV With Respect

What is RV with Respect?

We love Australia's incredible landscapes, unique wildlife, rich cultures and diverse communities. Through RV with Respect, we encourage guests to explore our country in a way that helps protect and preserve the places that make Australia such a special destination.

By making considerate choices on the road, at campsites and when interacting with local communities and wildlife, guests can help ensure these experiences can be enjoyed for years to come.

By following a few simple principles, you can help make your journey safer and more enjoyable while showing respect for the places and people you encounter along the way.

Who does it apply to?

RV with Respect applies to all guests travelling in our RVs and campervans across Australia.

Whether you're exploring coastal routes, national parks, regional towns or remote destinations, these principles can help you travel with confidence and consideration.

If you are travelling in New Zealand instead and want to learn more about relevant travel tips in New Zealand or our Tiaki Promise, visit our Tiaki Promise page.

Our RV With Respect Principles

Follow these five simple principles to help protect the places, cultures, communities and wildlife that make Australia such an incredible place to explore.

Drive Carefully

Respect all speed limits
Obey all road rules and signs
Plan your route to be fuel efficient
Avoid engine idling

Learn more about driving carefully

Respect Cultures and Country

Be kind and respectful
Respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and cultures
Support locally owned businesses and choose authentic local products
Slow down, stay longer and connect with local communities, events and activities

Learn more about respecting cultures and Country

Camp with Consideration

Prevent fires and follow local guidelines
Stay at designated campgrounds
Empty tanks at official dump station points. You can search for the closest one to you in the thl Roadtrip App
Avoid driving in areas where damage may occur

Learn more about camping with consideration

Protect the Environment

Reduce, recycle and reuse as you travel
Always put waste in the bin
Conserve water – take short showers and fill the sink
Do not use soap in rivers or waterways
Always leave an area as clean, or cleaner, than you found it
Be aware of fire restrictions in the summer months

Learn more about protecting the environment

Be Wildlife Aware

Keep your distance
Never feed wildlife
Do not cut living foliage or pick wildflowers
Avoid night driving in sensitive wildlife areas
Learn about Australia's unique wildlife and ecosystems

Learn more about being wildlife aware

Travel thoughtfully and respectfully

Creating memorable travel experiences is our purpose. We encourage guests to explore Australia thoughtfully and respectfully, making informed choices that support local communities, cultures and natural environments where possible.

Our RV with Respect program provides practical guidance to help you travel with consideration during your Australian motorhome adventure. Along the way, the thl Roadtrip App offers destination information, trip-planning tools and ideas for experiences across Australia.

We invite you to follow the five RV with Respect principles throughout your journey to help minimise impacts, respect local communities and wildlife, and contribute to a safe and enjoyable travel experience for everyone.

To learn more about each RV with Respect principle and discover practical ways to incorporate them into your trip, follow the links above.

Acknowledgement of Country

As we travel across Australia, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters on which we journey. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise the continuing connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to Country.