{"id":623,"date":"2020-05-13T01:18:15","date_gmt":"2020-05-12T15:18:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autohero.com.au\/blog\/?p=623"},"modified":"2021-12-28T23:21:30","modified_gmt":"2021-12-28T13:21:30","slug":"road-trips-in-queensland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autohero.com.au\/blog\/road-trips-in-queensland\/","title":{"rendered":"Best road trips Queensland"},"content":{"rendered":"

1.\u00a0Brisbane to the Gold Coast<\/h2>\n

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Driving:<\/strong>\u00a01 hour<\/p>\n

The Gold Coast has sweeping beaches, a smorgasbord of theme parks, and a lifestyle that you mightn’t find anywhere else \u2014 making it perfect for a short road trip. If you prefer the crowds and fast life, Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach will be your arena. If you like a little more peace and quiet, take the Gold Coast Highway down to Currumbin and Coolangatta.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Cairns to The Whitsundays<\/h2>\n

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Driving:<\/strong>\u00a07 hours<\/p>\n

A longer journey \u2014 but worth it nonetheless if islands, reefs, boats and marine life is your jam. The Whitsundays is home to 74 islands and sits right on the Great Barrier Reef. Be sure to stop off at\u00a0Magnetic Island<\/a>\u00a0on your way down and then re-coup in the lively backpacker town of Airlie Beach before booking a tour with\u00a0Ocean Rafting<\/a>\u00a0over to the islands.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0The Scenic Rim<\/h2>\n

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Driving:<\/strong>\u00a01.5 hours<\/p>\n

If you’re an avid hiker looking to explore the mountains, it doesn’t get much better than the Scenic Rim. With an array of peaks to conquer in this gateway to the outback, there’ll be one for every level of fitness. Don’t break a sweat if views and cuisine are more your thing \u2014 cool down with a glass of wine at the\u00a0Kooroomba Vineyard & Lavender Farm and maybe a swim at Lake Moogerah.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0Brisbane to Fraser Island<\/h2>\n

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Driving:<\/strong>\u00a06.5 hours<\/p>\n

Got a 4WD and you’re tired of digging through all the local trails? Head over to one of the best islands in Australia \u2014\u00a0driving amongst dingos, kangaroos, inland lakes and waves galore. Adventure lights on.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0The Great Tropical Drive<\/h2>\n

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Driving (from Cairns):<\/strong>\u00a02.5 hours<\/p>\n

Far North Queensland has a predominant wet season during the summer months, causing it to be one of the greenest spots in Australia. The drive from Cairns up through the Daintree Rainforest is one not to be missed \u2014\u00a0with lush greenery, waterfalls and swimming hole stops to soothe your soul (and your oxygen levels). Be crocodile-wary in this area though, as it’s their natural habitat.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast<\/h2>\n

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Driving:<\/strong>\u00a01.5 hours<\/p>\n

Love life on the road but can’t resist being pampered? Lucky for you, the Sunshine Coast is a resort lover’s dream. Noosa Heads provides a hub for divine beaches, rugged coastal walks and of course, a carefully picked array of wine and dine outlets. Sometimes it’s more about the journey than the destination. But in this case, it’s definitely about the destination!<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0Brisbane to the Gold Coast Hinterland<\/h2>\n

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Driving:<\/strong>\u00a01.5 hours<\/p>\n

Just a stone’s throw from one of Australia’s fastest growing areas lies rainforest drives up and down hills and nature walks through waterfalls. The village of Mt. Tamborine sits peacefully upon one of these mountainsides and is swarming with handmade local crafts, food and wine. Visit Lamington and Springbrook for more nature-based trail walks.<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0Brisbane to Birdsville and Big Red<\/h2>\n

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Driving:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a018 hours<\/p>\n

Some of Australia’s best kept secrets are along everlasting 4WD tracks, and this one is no different. Take a scenic tour through the outback west to Birdsville and be sure to absorb the vast change in landscape. From Birdsville, access to Big Red in the Simpson Desert is 4WD-only, but boasts some of the best sand dunes and sunrise photo ops in the country. Have your straw hats and fly nets at the ready.<\/p>\n

9.\u00a0Brisbane to the Southern Great Barrier Reef<\/h2>\n

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Driving:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a06 hours<\/p>\n

This is honestly the hidden gem of the reef. There aren’t many places other than this where you can jump right into the water from your accommodation and be immersed in the vibrant marine life. Heron Island has got to be one of the most ideal paradises in the country, and it’s also an island less travelled to \u2014 just a two hour ferry ride from Gladstone. The drive there is full of iconic stops too \u2014 like Fraser Island and Bundaberg (home to the Aussie-famous rum). This isn’t the Maldives. This is Australia.<\/p>\n

10.\u00a0Brisbane to the Glass House Mountains<\/h2>\n

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Driving:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a01.5 hours<\/p>\n

It seems as if these bold volcanic plugs were inspired by something out of an alternate universe, tbh. To your favour, they’re only a stone’s throw from Brisbane towards the Sunny Coast. Another great place for avid hikers and view enthusiasts. You wouldn’t want to miss a sunset out here among the mountains.<\/p>\n

11.\u00a0Brisbane to the Sapphire Gemfields<\/h2>\n

Driving:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a010 hours<\/p>\n

Sometimes hidden gems are places used under figurative speech. In this case, the hidden gems are in the form of treasure to be found.\u00a0Rubyvale<\/a>\u00a0near Emerald in Central Queensland is home to one of the world’s largest Sapphire fields, open to anyone willing to take a trip out to the outback and learn how to fossick. Not to mention breathtaking landscape such as Carnarvon Gorge on your way.<\/p>\n

12.\u00a0Cairns to Matilda Way<\/h2>\n

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Driving:<\/strong>\u00a08 hours<\/p>\n

If you’re looking to be engulfed by raw Australian history, the\u00a0Matilda Highway<\/a>\u00a0is the road trip for you. The route begins eight hours west of Cairns in the town of Normanton and flows all the way down to the New South Wales border (a whole 1812 kilometres) \u2014 a road trip abundant in star gazing, outback water holes and red sand dunes.<\/p>\n

13.\u00a0Brisbane to Border Range Loop<\/h2>\n

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Driving:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a08 hours<\/p>\n

This\u00a0scenic loop<\/a>\u00a0is recommended to be completed over three days and passes through lush areas such as The Scenic Rim and the border ranges between Queensland and New South Wales. Be sure to catch a glimpse of the stunning Mt. Warning from Husk Distillery as you reward yourself with a local crafted cocktail and grazing board for your wheel-aligned efforts.<\/p>\n

14.\u00a0Brisbane to Adventure Way<\/h2>\n

Driving:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a019 hours<\/p>\n

You’ll be following the footsteps of early settlers Cobb & Co on this journey from Brisbane to Central Australia. There are plenty of camp spots, road houses and historical landmarks to visit \u2014 and these hot spring baths to enjoy along the way to keep you (semi) civilised. Just be sure to travel only in the daytime as wildlife likes to roam free at dawn and dusk.<\/p>\n

15.\u00a0Cairns to the Great Green Way<\/h2>\n

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Driving:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a04.5 hours<\/p>\n

This scenic coastal journey stretches south from Cairns to Townsville, and most definitely lives up to its name. Expect to find lots of swimming holes tucked in rainforest hideaways, tropical island gateways such as Hinchinbrook, Orpheus and Palm and a hidden castle built in the 1930s. Yep, you heard that right \u2014 a castle in tropical far-north Queensland.<\/p>\n

16.\u00a0Cairns to the Overlanders Way<\/h2>\n

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Driving:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a017 hours<\/p>\n

Another scenic route to the outback that brings you from reef to rock, passing through gorges, vistas and mountainsides. Be sure to stop at Porcupine Gorge National Park for sweeping views of the rugged sandstone landscape. You might even be able to find a bone or fossil as more than 3000 dinosaur fossils have been found in this countryside alone.<\/p>\n

17.\u00a0Cairns to Kirrama Range Road<\/h2>\n

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Driving:<\/strong>\u00a012 hours<\/p>\n

You can extend your adventure on the Great Green Way to include the winding but gobsmacking Kirrama Range Road. Camp and feel the sheer force of water at Blencoe Falls, bathe in the Innot Hot Springs and fossick for gems at Mt. Surprise. What an unbeatable combination!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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