Journey from Brisbane to Cairns Australia by hire campervan and take in the best of Queensland’s many attractions and scenic beauty. Rental campervans in Australia are easy on the budget while you enjoy sparkling white sand beaches, crystal clear blue waters along the coast of the Great Barrier Reef, picturesque islands, and a multitude of national parks camping along the way.
Spectacular Day by Day Road Trip Journey from Brisbane to Cairns
The Pacific Coast Road Trip is best explored with the freedom you can gain by rental campervan hire in Brisbane or Cairns. Exploring by campervan is fun and when you tire after a day of driving just stop at a campsite for the night. See World Heritage-listed sights, the world’s largest sand dune island Fraser Island and much more. Mon Repos, next to Bundaberg, offers a glimpse at unusual wildlife or head over to Great Keppel Island or the Capricorn Caves for some wondrous sights! Rockhampton will sooth the soul and Mackay provides snorkeling or diving the reef with beautiful corals, exotic fishes, and splendid underwater sights.
Try sailing about the Whitsunday Islands to behold amazing beauty and Magnetic Island, near Townsville awards white sands to frolic upon and crystal blue waters. Hinchinbrook National Park, to the north, features a look at Australia’s biggest island park. This trip is perfect for camping along the way, just hire campervan in Cairns or Brisbane to start your adventure, easy to reverse this trip. The coastline will never stop amazing you with the sounds, colours, and sights it has in store. Your journey stops in Cairns, the tropical north city full of exhilarating things to see and do.
Get Ready For A Colorful Adventure from Brisbane to Fraser Island
Your first day stop in at Noosa to shop the boutiques, snack in a bistro and gaze enviously at the beachside apartments. Noosa National Park offers bush land, and the beaches are some excellent lookouts to fill any want. Head to Gympie to dig for gold and check out Maryborough for a provincial encounter. Hervey Bay hosts whale watching then arrive at Fraser Island, via boat, for a truly sandy experience. This World Heritage wonder is one of a kind being the world’s largest sand island. Participate in a tour or four-wheel drive the day away! Central Station hosts lush rainforest and the Cathedral Cliffs will capture your imagination with its array of colours. Lake McKenzie is picture perfect and a great backdrop for a picnic lunch. Overnight in a beachside tent, cabin, or resort or find a caravan park for your rental campervan.
Today from the Sand Dunes of Fraser Island to Bundaberg
Your first stop is in Elliot Heads. Fish, swim, or jet ski the whole day for some fantastic fun on the water. Dive in at Innes Park or watch the kangaroos play at Woodgate Beach. Watch sea turtles nesting in their natural habitat and look for hatchlings at Mon Repos, close by Bundaberg. Lady Elliot and Lady Musgrave Islands, on the Great Barrier Reefs south side, is home to manta rays and coral reefs for your diving or snorkeling pleasure. Bundaberg’s downtown has history on display with its old style architecture and head to the Burnett River for a lazy river cruise. Rest for the night at a campsite with your campervan rental or choose a cozy inn or hotel.
Next up is the Bundaberg to Rockhampton leg of your trip
Venture northward to pause in Gin Gin or 1770, the beautiful beachside town name by Captain Cook to celebrate the year of its discovery. Inland is Cania Gorge National Park and Eurimbula National Park for rainforest bush land for some great hiking and nature. Gladstone’s green city is filled with rainforest gorges, beaches and lakes are far as the eye can see all the way to the Great Barrier Reef. Give pause in Rockhampton for cruises of the coral encrusted Great Keppel Island and snorkeling from Clam Bay, Monkey Point, and Shelving Beach. Order a scrumptious steak to see if Rockhampton deserves its reputation of Australia’s beef capital, and then walk it off in the Botanic Gardens.
Caves, Beaches, Fishing, and Swimming stretching from Rockhampton to Mackay
Start with the sights in Capricorn Caves. These caves are located on a limestone ridge, above ground for easy access and are a true wonder. A little north is Yeppoon village with its tropical charm. This village is the gateway of Byfield National Park and the Capricorn Coast. The area offers bushwalking in the rainforest, bird watching, and fishing straight from the beach. Mackay, further north provides lunchtime in the marina or heritage talks, and walks, with a guide. Swim or fish on the beaches of the cities of Town, Lamber, Illawong, Harbour, Bucasia, Blacks, and Eimeo.
Cape Hillsborough National Park introduces you to the local kangaroos, bush turkeys, echidnas, and possums to make some new beach friends. Day trips to the southern Whitsundays are perfect to peek at Carlisle Islands or Brampton. Dive in Llewellyn for some magical shipwreck exploration and snorkel around the uninhabited Island of Scawfell in all its coral garden wonder. Stay in one of the many overnight accommodation options, including a campsite or caravan park for your rental campervan.
From Mackay to subtropical oasis, Whitsundays, Airlie Beach and into Townsville
Start the drive by heading west to Eungella National Park for an oasis experience of the subtropical kind. The coast route offers glimpses of Airlie Beach and Prosperine as you pass through the gateway and onto Whitsundays. There are seventy-four beautiful islands to choose from, all bordered with palm trees. Here you can sail around the sights on a chartered boat or catch a day trip and simply enjoy.
Whitehaven Beach has white, silica beaches and shows the greatest in Whitsundays glory. In the green fields of sugar cane to the north and orchards of delicious mango, you will find Townsville. Here you can hire a catamaran to wind your way through the beaches and national parks at Magnetic Island. Alternatively, shop beachside on the promenade and then dance the night away! When it’s time to retire for the evening, find a campsite for your rental campervan or stay at a local inn or hotel.
Great Barrier Reef awaits as you depart Townsville and head for Cairns
This three hundred and fifty kilometer leg takes you on the Great Green Way to twenty islands and twelve national parks. A thrilling living museum in Charters Towers, the Tyoto Wetlands by Ingham and Paluma National Park are yours to discover. The tallest waterfall with a straight drop in all of Australia is located at Wallaman Falls. The largest of Australia’s island national parks at Hinchinbrook Island is up for grabs or strut along Mission Beach with its breathtaking scenery. The art deco style of Innisfail with its Chinese temple will delight all. There is water rafting in Tully Gorge National Park as well as rare wetlands and plant-life in Eubenangee Swamp National Park. Wooroonooran National Park is home to many dazzling waterfalls. Stay overnight in Cairns in a hotel, or find a caravan park for your campervan rental.
The end of your journey features Cairns for some tropical fun
The official gateway to the magical Great Barrier Reef offers so many activities; you might just have to extend your stay! The coastal towns up north are Port Douglas and Atherton Tablelands for snorkeling or diving. Hop a train to Kuranda Rainforest for stunning views and spend the day horse back riding, bush walking, rafting, or ballooning. Check out the World Heritage-listed Wildlife Safari Reserve for a wild tour. Dive or snorkel at Osprey Reef or Cod Hole or hire a catamaran and tour Green Island or Upolu and Oyster Reefs.
For some true outback pleasure, go to Chillagoe Caves or head to Tully River for some white water rafting. The protected seabird sanctuary offers diving, sailing, or snorkeling over the magical reef and picturesque gardens of coral. For an aerial view, skydive Fitzroy or Frankland Islands or snorkel or kayak for an up-close look. Head to the 4800 square-meter blue lagoon in Cairns for a swim guaranteed to be safe for swimmers of all shapes and sizes, all year round. This popular attraction offers views of the Great Barrier Reef as well as the Trinity Inlet. Dare to stay just one night in this city with international appeal in a local inn, hotel, or campsite with your rental campervan. You’ll want to add an extra three or four days here, there is so much to see and do in Cairns.
Want to Start in Sydney and venture to Cairns
These compact, driver friendly, economical vehicles are perfect for camping holiday road trips. If you are thinking about starting in Sydney checkout this Campervan Rental in Sydney to Brisbane road trip itinerary and just combine it with the Brisbane to Cairns day by day above.
Source by Taylor Hill
