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We are Ausventure Travel

A small, experienced team of travel-loving women who don’t just know Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji on the map but have personally explored them in depth. We are based directly on site – spread across the west and east coasts of Australia as well as in New Zealand.

What sets us apart: We take time for you. We compare the best offers, find the right vehicle for your travel plans, and support you with real insider tips, personal recommendations, and individual advice. With us, you don’t talk to an anonymous call center but to travel consultants who know what it’s like to drive the Great Ocean Road in a camper, camp on Fraser Island, or hike through New Zealand.

Whether you’re a backpacker on a low budget or a couple on a long-term journey – we help you make your dream trip a reality. Personal, independent, and with great passion.

🧭 Why Ausventure Travel?

✅ Personal contact person on site

✅ Individual advice – no mass processing

✅ Exclusive discounts for our customers

✅ Tips & itinerary suggestions firsthand

✅ Over 900 genuine ★★★★★ reviews on Google, Facebook & Trustindex

✅ Local know-how – directly from Australia and New Zealand

🏆 Awarded “Best Travel Agent 2025” in our region (Quality Business Awards)

Get to know our team

Anne Dressel

Founder and travel consultant

Anne discovered her passion for travel in 2009 and has since lived in England, America, Canada and Australia. With a Master’s degree in Tourism and more than 10 years of professional experience in the tourism industry, we can guarantee that you are in good hands!

Location
Perth Hills, Western Australia
In Australia since
2013
Favourite spot Australia
Rottnest Island- pure nature, surrounded by the cute quokkas that can only be found here
Favourite spot New Zealand
Wanaka - mountains, lake & tranquillity in perfect combination
Favourite Camper
Cruisin Motorhomes Discovery
Travel advice
Start early - so you are often all alone in the most beautiful places
Mostly found at
With the children at Lake Leschenaultia

Katharina Ketterer

Camper and travel expert

Katharina is our travel consultant and camping expert. She has already traveled extensively in New Zealand and Australia and can now be found in Sydney. Katharina is our New Zealand expert and can provide you with lots of insider tips.

Location
Sydney
In Australia since
2020
Favourite spot Australia
That's a difficult question! If I had to choose one place/destination, it would be Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park: there's just something magical about this place. It also has the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets.
Favourite spot New Zealand
Not an easy question for New Zealand either, but if I had to choose here, it would be Milford Sound. The nature with all the fjords and waterfalls is simply beautiful and absolutely mystical, especially when it has rained or is raining! There is rarely a place where I have been so thrilled even in bad weather. I was also lucky enough to see dolphins as well as numerous waterfalls!
Favourite Camper
Cruisin Motorhomes Sandpiper
Travel advice
Better to plan ahead than to be stressed on vacation! It's hard to believe, but popular campsites such as those in Cape Range National Park are sometimes fully booked 6 months in advance. My tip: check the vacation periods early enough and book campsites in advance. Some have minimum stay nights or some places are so small that the campsites fill up quickly.
Mostly found at
Around Sydney in the countryside - often in the Kangaroo Valley or in Jervis Bay - with our self-built 4WD camper. We always have our cell phone and camera with us to take the best wildlife photos!

Lena Henkelmann

Travel expert

Lena came to Australia in early 2024 and has already traveled the entire east coast. After studying tourism management in Germany, she moved to Queensland for a few months, where she explored the impressive rainforests, beautiful beaches and countless waterfalls. She is currently traveling along the east coast herself and can therefore give the best first-hand tips.

Location
Sunshine Coast
In Australia since
2024
Favourite spot Australia
Whitsundays - paradisiacal temperatures all year round, snorkeling & beautiful islands
Favourite spot New Zealand
Milford Sounds
Favourite Camper
Travelers Autobarn Kuga
Travel advice
Travel in the low season - so you can travel much more spontaneously & often more cheaply
Mostly found at
On the beaches of the Sunshine Coast - jogging, sunbathing or surfing

Stephanie Evans

Camper and travel expert
Location
Perth
In Australia since
2017
Favourite spot Australia
Cape Range National Park - Osprey Bay and Kurrajong Campsites were the absolute highlights for me! The coastal scenery is simply breathtaking and snorkeling is super nice especially at Turquoise Bay
Favourite spot New Zealand
As a nature lover, I would definitely choose Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound - both spectacular landscapes!
Favourite Camper
GoCamper Wanderlust
Travel advice
It's worth booking camping pitches in advance, as otherwise they can fill up quickly, especially during the school holidays.
Mostly found at
With my family on nature walks in the Perth Hills - always on the lookout for new waterfalls in winter

Jenna Pausmer

Camper and travel expert
Location
Wellington, New Zealand
In Australia since
Favourite spot Australia
Esperance 💙 - Esperance is my favorite travel destination in Australia because it has the most beautiful beaches with turquoise blue water, white sand dunes and even kangaroos by the sea. The mixture of untouched nature, tranquillity and adventure makes this place unique for me.
Favourite spot New Zealand
I have three favorite places in New Zealand: the power of the volcano on Mount Taranaki, the silence between waterfalls and rocks in Milford Sound, and the lightness of golden beaches and coastal paths in Abel Tasman. Each of these places reminds me of how diverse and special New Zealand is.
Favourite Camper
GoCheap Tamar
Travel advice
It's always worth allowing a little extra time for spontaneous stops - it's often the little detours that hold the best surprises.
Mostly found at
Out in nature - hiking in the mountains or by the sea

Jannick ‘Balou’

Community Manager

After a long planning phase, the coronavirus pandemic and other hurdles, Balou spent a year traveling around Australia. He drove around the entire continent with his girlfriend and explored all the hidden places this country has to offer. He likes to share all his experiences with our community on YouTube and other social networks. Balou runs our Facebook and WhatsApp groups. Balou is an expert on all things Work and Travel in Australia and supports the Ausventure Travel team.

Location
Germany
In Australia since
Favourite spot Australia
North Queensland and Western Australia QLD because of the nature, jungle, waterfalls WA because of the lonely dream beaches, eternal expanses and the lifestyle there without too much tourism
Favourite spot New Zealand
Abel Tasman
Favourite Camper
Overlander Hilux Outback Plus 4WD
Travel advice
Turn left and right and don't just visit the tourist spots. The true beauty of places often lies in what you discover for yourself
Mostly found at
Hiking in national parks, on the beach or at waterfalls and adventures

Annika Plagens

Camper expert
Location
Sydney
In Australia since
2025
Favourite spot Australia
There are so many beautiful places in Australia, but when I think of a highlight that I particularly like to remember and that can be perfectly incorporated into a short trip from Sydney at any time, it's Jervis Bay. As a beach lover, I was fascinated by the white dream beaches and the turquoise blue water. I wasn't aware of the fact that you also come across hundreds of kangaroos, which makes this place unforgettable for me.
Favourite spot New Zealand
Favourite Camper
Spaceship Beta
Travel advice
I had to learn for myself that in Australia you tend to want to see as much as possible in the shortest possible time. The list of highlights is long and so are the distances. That's exactly why it's worth consciously traveling at a slower pace: Take your time, stay longer in one place and let the impressions sink in. This is often when the best memories are created.
Mostly found at
Quite typical in Sydney on Bondi Beach - just as the cliché would have it: Sunrise & Running Club, Pilates, Matcha, Coastal Walks, Ocean Dip, Tanning - simply pure beach life.

Why choose Ausventure

Real humans. Real advice. Real local experience

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Anne Dressel

Founder and camper expert
I started Ausventure after my own unforgettable road trip through Australia. I know how overwhelming planning can be, especially from overseas. That’s why we do things differently: real advice, real people, and support you can count on.

Whether you’re chasing reef, rainforest, or red dirt — we’re here to help you make it unforgettable.
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