01 Apr 2014
Mighty Campers and STA Travel have launched the ultimate in flexible campervan passes - 'STA Mighty CamperFLEX' – giving travellers the option of booking a camper for up to 30, 40 or 50 days to use within a 12 month period in Australia and/or New Zealand.
The STA Mighty CamperFLEX is ideal for travellers taking a longer break Downunder that want to alternate their time between staying for extended periods in the same or different locations with exploring the country by campervan. By allowing customers the flexibility of booking a set number of days to be used within a year from the start date, plans can be fluid with the option to pick up the vehicle over staggered periods of 4 days or more from different locations throughout Australia and New Zealand with just two weeks booking notice.
Stephen Hart, Sales Manager UK/Europe, Tourism Holdings Limited commented: “STA Travel and Mighty Campers new CamperFLEX pass is ideal for anyone staying in Australia or New Zealand for a longer duration who wants to take a few different campervan trips to explore different parts of one or both countries - and save money at the same time. As cheap, if not cheaper, as hiring a car, you get the amazing added value of having a well-equipped campervan and all the chattels at your fingers tips for up to a year. We see it as a great option for someone on a working holiday, for example, where they might need to stay put and work for a while and then take to the road to explore or anyone on an extended holiday.”
Anna Biesty, STA Travel UK, Land Product Trading Manager added: “The CamperFLEX pass is perfect if you want to take long weekends, or the odd week to go on short trips and really explore a destination and discover its hidden gems.
“From Melbourne you can head down to the Mornington Peninsular or up the Great Ocean road. From Cairns take a trip to the Atherton Tablelands or from Auckland spend a few days at the Bay of Islands. You can plan as you go, using local tips, safe in the knowledge you've paid in advance and are getting great savings.
“The CamperFLEX pass is not available to purchase in Australia or New Zealand, so it's essential to buy before you travel.”
Only available through STA Travel, CamperFlex passes work out as little as £42.30/day cost or £2115 for a 50 day pass, £1737 for a 40 day pass and £1335 for a 30 day pass.
With pick up and drop off available from a combination of depots including Cairns, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne in Australia as well as Auckland and Christchurch in New Zealand, travellers can cover a lot of ground whilst benefitting from savings up to 54%* off the regular rates.
Based on hiring the 2 berth Mighty Highball, with the cost similar to that of a hire car, CamperFLEX also includes 'The Almighty' insurance comprising Nil Liability, Tyre & Windscreen Cover, Camping Table, Camping Chairs (1 per person travelling), Pre Purchase Gas, Extra Driver Fees and Road User Charge Recovery Fee and any one-way fees so that there is no need to double back.
For more details, contact STA Travel on 0333 321 0099 or www.statravel.com
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* based on a 50 day pass over the Summer Period
Editors Notes:
Only on sale at STA Travel in UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Italy, South Africa & USA. NOT Australia & NZ
Average savings each season:
|
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30 day pass |
40 day pass |
50 day pass |
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Winter Saving |
33% |
36% |
40% |
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Summer Savings |
45% |
50% |
54% |
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Autumn Savings |
11% |
14% |
17% |
About thl:
thl is one of Australasia's premier tourism companies. thl owns and operates KEA Campers Australia, maui, Britz, Mighty Campervan and Car Rentals, Motek Vehicle Sales and Road Bear RV Rentals and Sales, USA; Waitomo Glowworm Caves, The Legendary Blackwater Rafting Co., Ruakuri Cave, Aranui Cave and Kiwi Experience.
High Res Images available from: http://www.thlimagelibrary.com
For further information please contact:
Judith Watson
Mighty Campers
Tel: 0207 3727732
Mob: 07941 194468
About STA Travel
STA Travel is the world's largest youth travel company. It employs more than 2,000 people in 11 countries, and works with franchisees, joint ventures and licensed partners in a further 52 countries. STA Travel's global annual turnover is US $1.4 billion and it carries more than 2.5 million passengers annually.
STA Travel's retail divisions have more than 230 branches. There is a core retail network in 11 countries including Australia, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand, United Kingdom and United States. There are 50 branches in the UK, four of which opened in 2013. STA Travel is privately owned by Diethelm Keller Group in Switzerland.
STA Travel press contact: Louise Prior louise@priorpr.com 07786 227572
