As the air gets colder and the days become shorter, it’s the perfect time of year to visit Queensland to savour the last of the warm weather. While the major cities are great, there’s nothing more relaxing than escaping to the country for a weekend away. Cosying up in a café somewhere, hot drink in … Continued
Noosa Heads–Gympie Begin the route at one of Australia’s top holiday destinations – Noosa Heads and surrounds. A leafy town, Noosa Heads is surrounded by the blue waters of Laguna Bay, and home to the Noosa National Park, where you will likely spot a koala or two. From Noosa, the drive will take you inland, … Continued
There’s no denying that Queensland is a beautiful place. With its stretching coastline, tropical rainforests and charming small towns, it’s no wonder so many people flock to the Sunshine State every year to soak up the sun. Toowoomba If history is your thing, you’re in the right place because Toowoomba is where you can find … Continued
Covering nearly two million square kilometres, Queensland is home to a huge variety of different experiences. It’s the coast that attracts the most tourism over the summer season – and for good reason. The sunshine state is not afraid to turn up the heat, in more ways than one. Gladstone On the other side of … Continued
While Queensland is world-famous for its astonishing beaches, it also has a lesser-known outback charm to match. As you drive further into Australia’s centre, the soil becomes redder, the sun feels hotter and a picturesque Outback setting emerges. Balonne Shire Nestled along the bucolic Wallam Creek is the town of Bollon, where emus roam the … Continued
If you’re too far south for a trip along all of the Great Tropical Drive, never fear! The beaches of Yeppoon are just as dazzling, and there are countless fascinating attractions waiting to be explored. In the Mount Jim Crow National Park, visit the impressive 221-metre tall Mount Jim Crow, the ancient remains of a … Continued
Step aside Great Ocean Road; there’s a new and note-worthy ‘great’ in town. Immerse yourself in the vibrant springtime greens along Queensland’s Great Green Way, between Townsville and Cairns. Townsville to Ingham With an average of 300 days of sunshine each year, tropical Townsville is the unofficial capital of North Queensland, and is a great … Continued
Covering nearly two million square kilometres, Queensland is home to a variety of experiences. Don’t be fooled by its title as the sunshine state; it’s not solely the coast of Queensland that demands a drive-by. Explore fascinating ghost towns in the shadows of its glowing red dunes this spring. We’re taking you to the outback! … Continued
Queensland’s famed Overlander’s Way offers travellers a glimpse of the best that Australia’s Sunshine State has to offer. From island to outback, the trail is laden with timeworn treasures, charming tropical spectacles and red ochre landscapes. TOWNSVILLE TO CHARTERS TOWERS – 137 KILOMETRES Boasting more than 300 days of sunshine each year, Townsville is the … Continued
Right at the tippy top of Queensland, way off the beaten path and well off the radar of most other travellers driving a lap of the country, Cape York is one of the most renowned four-wheel drive spots in Australia. North of the tourist traps of Cairns and Port Douglas, this is one of the … Continued