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But don’t be put off by its impressive size: all you need to start exploring is a driving licence, a reliable set of wheels, and our guide to the best Queensland road trips.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith thousands of kilometres of highway traversing sand, countryside and outback, steer your own adventure toward our \u003Ca title=\"top queensland experiences\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/news-and-articles/top-queensland-experiences\" target=\"_self\"\u003Emost awe-inspiring experiences\u003C/a\u003E. Here are seven of the best Queensland road trips - with something to suit every travellers (even those \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/how-to-survive-a-family-road-trip-with-teens\" title=\"Road trip with teens\" target=\"_self\"\u003Ebraving it with the teens in tow\u003C/a\u003E).\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E1. Travel back in time on the Adventure Way: 5 days / 1100 km\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image015cb8f7-827d-4ccc-83a5-1649fd32b570":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/2020_OUT_WarregoRiversideTouristPark_JackHarlem_142535.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/2020_OUT_WarregoRiversideTouristPark_JackHarlem_142535.jpg","alt":"Kayaking on Warrego River, Warrego Riverside Tourist Park | must-do queensland road trips","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/must-do-queensland-road-trips/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image015cb8f7-827d-4ccc-83a5-1649fd32b570.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1689129950297/2020-out-warregoriversidetouristpark-jackharlem-142535.jpeg","uuid":"01a9a70a-8560-4553-a4c5-01cad6d31767","lazyEnabled":false,"title":" ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ERetrace the tracks of the intrepid Cobb & Co stagecoaches which once linked the east coast of Queensland with the outback along the \u003Ca title=\"adventure way outback road trip\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/driving-the-adventure-way-in-outback-australia\" target=\"_self\"\u003EAdventure Way.\u003C/a\u003E Leave \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane\" title=\"Brisbane\" target=\"_self\"\u003EBrisbane\u003C/a\u003E behind and head way out west, through the Bunya Mountains and into big sky country and sweeping desert plains.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"spacer":{"paddingSize":"small",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"editorial_itinerary_":{"componentID":"editorial-itinerary-map_1137058847","atdwProducts":["56b25da27b935fbe730dc35a","56b25da6aeeeaaf773cefba5","56b25dab2880253d74c4518d","56b25e417b935fbe730dd199","56b25e50d5f1565045da0f7f","56b261772cbcbe7073adbb7a"],"downloadButton":{"href":null,"label":"Download Map","target":""},"expandButton":{"href":"","label":"Expand Itinerary","target":""},"listProps":{"viewButton":{"href":"","label":"View","target":""},"directionsButton":{"href":"","label":"Directions","target":""},"tokenisedStopText":"Stop [stop] of [length]"},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-itinerary-map"},"spacer_1931227189":{"paddingSize":"small",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"editorial_descriptio_295097423":{"text":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest experiences along Adventure Way:\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\r\n\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EReconnect with nature in \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25e6b7b935fbe730dd5b3-bunya-mountains-national-park\" title=\"Bunya Mountains\" target=\"_self\"\u003EBunya Mountains National Park\u003C/a\u003E. Expect to encounter red-necked wallabies and crimson rosellas as you hike through the largest stand of bunya pines on the planet.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EDrive through quaint country villages and rural hamlets on your way to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25dab2880253d74c4518d-st-george\" title=\"St George\" target=\"_self\"\u003ESt George\u003C/a\u003E, Australia’s inland fishing capital. Drop a line in the famous Balonne River, land a cod for your supper, then set up camp on the riverbank.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ESwap stories with the friendly locals in \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25e417b935fbe730dd199-cunnamulla\" title=\"Cunnamulla\" target=\"_self\"\u003ECunnamulla\u003C/a\u003E on the Warrego River. Plan your visit to coincide with the Outback River Lights Festival (April 2024) to see this country town at its colourful best.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ERelive the tale of famed explorers Burke and Wills at the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25fcdaeeeaaf773cf25f4-burke-and-wills-dig-tree\" title=\"Dig Tree\" target=\"_self\"\u003EDig Tree\u003C/a\u003E site on the banks of Cooper Creek, where their fateful attempt to cross Australia ended in tragedy. Follow Cooper Creek across the border to Cullyamurra Waterhole – Australia’s largest billabong – to marvel at the ancient Aboriginal rock art that surround its tranquil waters.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECheck out the full itinerary and maps \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/driving-the-adventure-way-in-outback-australia\" title=\"Adventure Way\" target=\"_self\"\u003Ehere\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E2. Journey from rainforest to the Reef on the Great Tropical Drive: up to 12 days / 500km\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"imagedfce6773-a336-4cb4-806d-d6fb5b8daad8":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2022_TNQ_MillaaMillaaLookout_KatiePurling_149608.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2022_TNQ_MillaaMillaaLookout_KatiePurling_149608.jpg","alt":"Millaa Millaa Lookout | must-do queensland road trips","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/must-do-queensland-road-trips/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imagedfce6773-a336-4cb4-806d-d6fb5b8daad8.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1689124520650/2022-tnq-millaamillaalookout-katiepurling-149608.jpeg","uuid":"7d046288-8bb7-4bff-aeb0-db8c6540c300","lazyEnabled":false,"title":" ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_167870530":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EChoose your own tropical adventure on this web of 26 interconnected drives. The \u003Ca title=\"Great Tropical Drive\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/journeys/p-57915d9fc77b36230e431630-great-tropical-drive\" target=\"_self\"\u003EGreat Tropical Drive\u003C/a\u003E stretches north from \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/townsville\" title=\"Townsville\" target=\"_self\"\u003ETownsville\u003C/a\u003E, past the palm-tree \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef\" title=\"Cairns\" target=\"_self\"\u003Ebeaches of Cairns\u003C/a\u003E and the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/daintree-rainforest-and-cape-tribulation-guide\" title=\"Daintree rainforest\" target=\"_self\"\u003EDaintree Rainforest\u003C/a\u003E all the way up to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/places-to-visit/cooktown\"\u003ECooktown\u003C/a\u003E, taking in the lush greens of the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/atherton-tablelands\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Atherton Tablelands\"\u003EAtherton Tablelands\u003C/a\u003E and golden outback of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/gulf-savannah\" title=\"Savannah\" target=\"_self\"\u003ESavannah country\u003C/a\u003E to the west.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECover as little or as much ground as you wish as you follow your choice of Queensland road trips around this diverse region of natural wonders.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"spacer_1246755650":{"paddingSize":"small",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"editorial_itinerary__712093117":{"componentID":"editorial-itinerary-map_1742127163","atdwProducts":["56b25da07b935fbe730dc32f","56b25da17b935fbe730dc344","56b25f1c2880253d74c46fe7","56b25d50d5f1565045d9fa43","56b25fc57b935fbe730df27d","56b25d9bd5f1565045da005b","56b25da9d5f1565045da015d","56b25da62cbcbe7073ad7092","56b25d5baeeeaaf773cef479","56b25d5ad5f1565045d9fb06","56b25dc02cbcbe7073ad7249","56b25da5d5f1565045da011b","56b25d5a2880253d74c44aed","56b25d9aaeeeaaf773cefabc","56b25d5ad5f1565045d9fb06","56b25da47b935fbe730dc386","599bbade98b3950e668afd16","56b25d50d5f1565045d9fa43","56b25d5baeeeaaf773cef479","56b25da97b935fbe730dc3d9","56b262242880253d74c4aede","56b25da17b935fbe730dc344","56b25dfcaeeeaaf773cf021d"],"downloadButton":{"href":null,"label":"Download Map","target":""},"expandButton":{"href":"","label":"Expand Itinerary","target":""},"listProps":{"viewButton":{"href":"","label":"View","target":""},"directionsButton":{"href":"","label":"Directions","target":""},"tokenisedStopText":"Stop [stop] of [length]"},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-itinerary-map"},"spacer_2059772625":{"paddingSize":"small",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"editorial_descriptio_201742106":{"text":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest experiences along the Great Tropical Drive:\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ESee the land through the eyes of an Indigenous guide. Learn about the Aboriginal people’s connection to nature on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b261bf7b935fbe730e173a-walkabout-cultural-adventures\" title=\"Walkabout Cultural Adventures\" target=\"_self\"\u003Ea cultural tour of the Daintree Rainforest\u003C/a\u003E, or \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-5a9379a648ecb5b404d8eb45-kuku-yalanji-cultural-habitat-tours\" title=\"Kuku Yalanji Cultural Habitat Tours\" target=\"_self\"\u003Eget schooled in traditional spear-fishing techniques\u003C/a\u003E on the beaches of Port Douglas.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ETake a dip in a freshwater swimming hole or bathe under a waterfall. South of Cairns you’ll find \u003Ca title=\"Barron Falls\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25fa92880253d74c47b62-barron-gorge-national-park\" target=\"_self\"\u003EBarron Falls\u003C/a\u003E, Millaa Millaa Falls and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-5dfff322f8aecb53352340ed-malanda-falls\" title=\"Malanda Falls\" target=\"_self\"\u003EMalanda Falls\u003C/a\u003E (if you’re lucky, you might even spot the elusive Lumholtz Tree Kangaroo). Head further south to Girringun National Park to reach \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/waterfalls/chase-wallaman-falls\" title=\"Wallaman Falls\" target=\"_self\"\u003EWallaman Falls\u003C/a\u003E, Australia’s longest permanent single-drop waterfall. For the full list of waterfalls around Cairns and Townsville, \u003Ca title=\"best waterfalls tropical north queensland\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/waterfalls/top-waterfalls-in-tropical-north-queensland\" target=\"_self\"\u003Ehead here.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EFurther up into Cape York, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/indigenous/jarramali-rock-art-tours-experience\" title=\"Jarramali Rock Art\" target=\"_self\"\u003Eexplore ancient Quinkan Rock art sites with a local guide\u003C/a\u003E - this is some of Australia's best rock art. \u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EHop aboard a day trip to the outer reef from \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/port-douglas\" title=\"Port Douglas\" target=\"_self\"\u003EPort Douglas\u003C/a\u003E and snorkel or dive your way around the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef\" title=\"Great Barrier Reef\" target=\"_self\"\u003EGreat Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E. See how many of Australia’s ‘\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/marine-life/where-to-find-queenslands-great-8-marine-creatures\" title=\"marine life great barrier reef\" target=\"_self\"\u003Egreat eight\u003C/a\u003E’ you can spot on your underwater adventure (the list includes clownfish, sea turtles and manta rays).\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ELearn about the legendary love story that built \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/how-to-do-paronella-park-in-a-day\" title=\"Paronella Park\" target=\"_self\"\u003EParonella Park\u003C/a\u003E, near Mena Creek. Built in 1929, the ruins of a Spanish castle are framed by magnificent gardens, lakeside tunnels and bridges, all built by a Spanish settler in honour of his wife.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECheck out the full itinerary and maps \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/journeys/p-57915d9fc77b36230e431630-great-tropical-drive\" title=\"Great Tropical Drive\" target=\"_self\"\u003Ehere\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E3. Take a bite of outback life on the Central Queensland Outback Drive: 9 days / 2000 kms\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"imagea1a28860-369a-412a-b3cf-1375b0ef9a1b":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/capricorn/blog-images/2022_CAP_CarnarvonGorgeEcoTours_NaturalLandscapes_MadDogProductions_153956.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/capricorn/blog-images/2022_CAP_CarnarvonGorgeEcoTours_NaturalLandscapes_MadDogProductions_153956.jpg","alt":"Two hikers stand at the bottom of the Amphitheatre in Carnarvon Gorge ","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/must-do-queensland-road-trips/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imagea1a28860-369a-412a-b3cf-1375b0ef9a1b.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1716868127277/2022-cap-carnarvongorgeecotours-naturallandscapes-maddogproductions-153956.jpeg","uuid":"267ee85f-164e-4de8-a897-12a8c7be7543","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"2022_CAP_Amphitheatre_CarnarvonGorgeEcotours_CarnarvonNationalPark_153956",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_176283881":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EExperience old-fashioned country hospitality and enjoy an Australian history lesson or two on one of the most epic Queensland road trips from the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25e412cbcbe7073ad7b5a-capricorn-coast\" title=\"Capricorn Coast\" target=\"_self\"\u003ECapricorn Coast\u003C/a\u003E to the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/outback-queensland\" title=\"Outback Queensland\" target=\"_self\"\u003EOutback Queensland\u003C/a\u003E – and back again.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"spacer_1536306437":{"paddingSize":"small",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"editorial_itinerary__1475338908":{"componentID":"editorial-itinerary-map_1975427112","atdwProducts":["56b25e4a2880253d74c45dc3","56b25e73aeeeaaf773cf0b0d","56b25e572cbcbe7073ad7d02","56b25d9d7b935fbe730dc303","56b25da32880253d74c450f4","56b25d59d5f1565045d9faf0","56b25e437b935fbe730dd1af","56b25e4a2880253d74c45dc3"],"downloadButton":{"href":null,"label":"Download Map","target":""},"expandButton":{"href":"","label":"Expand Itinerary","target":""},"listProps":{"viewButton":{"href":"","label":"View","target":""},"directionsButton":{"href":"","label":"Directions","target":""},"tokenisedStopText":"Stop [stop] of [length]"},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-itinerary-map"},"spacer_690508243":{"paddingSize":"small",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"editorial_descriptio_1821866572":{"text":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERoad trip must-dos:\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\r\n\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EFossick for gems in the largest sapphire fields in the Southern Hemisphere. Take time out to visit the towns of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/48-hours-in-emerald-and-gemfields\" title=\"Sapphire Gemfields itinerary\" target=\"_self\"\u003ESapphire\u003C/a\u003E and Anakie where you can tour an underground mine, buy a bucket of sapphire “wash” and learn how to recognise sapphires in the rough.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EHead west to Longreach to find out what outback life is really like, from stockman experiences to an authentic Cobb & Co Stagecoach Experience.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EDiscover the outback oasis of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/national-parks/how-to-do-carnarvon-national-park\" title=\"Carnarvon Gorge\" target=\"_self\"\u003ECarnarvon National Park\u003C/a\u003E, home to ancient rock art galleries and hanging gardens of ferns and moss. \u003Ca title=\"best hikes carnarvon gorge\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/adventure/walking-hiking-adventure-queensland/best-hikes-in-carnarvon-gorge\" target=\"_self\"\u003EFollow the tracks\u003C/a\u003E along Carnarvon Creek to uncover Aboriginal art sites, hidden caves and freshwater swimming holes.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ETake a detour south of Biloela to hike the trails around \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b260297b935fbe730df991-mount-scoria-conservation-park\" title=\"Mount Scoria\" target=\"_self\"\u003EMount Scoria\u003C/a\u003E, a 25 million-year-old basalt formation formed from a volcano. Its symmetrically-shaped rocks resemble a giant staircase but don’t be tempted to climb – the mountain is sacred to the local Gangulu people.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECheck out the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/journeys/p-56b2623bd5f1565045da5ea6-central-queensland-outback-drive\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Central Queensland Outback Drive\"\u003Efull itinerary and map\u003C/a\u003E – or \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/outback-queensland-road-trips-guide\" title=\"Outback road trips guide\" target=\"_self\"\u003Eget more Queensland outback road trip inspiration here\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E4. Go wild along Australia’s Nature Coast Drive: 12 days / 500 km \u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image7a98514f-1ab0-4ff7-aa58-25a82ea91e32":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/fraser-coast/blog-images/2021_FC_EliCreek_CourtneyAtkinson_147109.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/fraser-coast/blog-images/2021_FC_EliCreek_CourtneyAtkinson_147109.jpg","alt":"Couple relaxing in the water at Lake McKenzie with K'gari Explorer Tours | must-do queensland road trips","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/must-do-queensland-road-trips/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image7a98514f-1ab0-4ff7-aa58-25a82ea91e32.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1759133019238/2021-fc-elicreek-courtneyatkinson-147109.jpeg","uuid":"8486cfb8-306c-4ff9-be3e-a712ae04e747","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Kingfisher Bay Resort",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1626544062":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ESeeking a brush with nature in its purest form? Let us introduce you to Australia’s Nature Coast Drive: an epic twelve day road trip that’ll take you to the world’s largest sand island, pristine national parks and the Great Barrier Reef. Stretching from \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Brisbane\"\u003EBrisbane\u003C/a\u003E to the Sunshine Coast and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/fraser-coast\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Fraser Coast\"\u003EFraser Coast\u003C/a\u003E, the bitumen highway turns to sand on K’gari (formerly Fraser Island) – but all the while, you’ll be greeted by \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/best-views-nature-coast-drive\" target=\"_self\" title=\"best views nature coast drive\"\u003Eawe-inspiring views\u003C/a\u003E and unforgettable \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/wildlife-australias-nature-coast-drive\" target=\"_self\" title=\"wildlife encounters australia nature coast drive\"\u003Ewildlife encounters.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"spacer_431568325":{"paddingSize":"small",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"editorial_itinerary__1316815187":{"componentID":"editorial-itinerary-map_1350307559","atdwProducts":["56b25d532880253d74c44a6c","56b25db42880253d74c451cf","56b25d9e2880253d74c450a0","5876d11c4548c69913e9fbd9","56b25d53aeeeaaf773cef3e5","56b25da8d5f1565045da0147","56b25d552cbcbe7073ad6968","56b25d55aeeeaaf773cef40d","56b25da8d5f1565045da0147"],"downloadButton":{"href":null,"label":"Download Map","target":""},"expandButton":{"href":"","label":"Expand Itinerary","target":""},"listProps":{"viewButton":{"href":"","label":"View","target":""},"directionsButton":{"href":"","label":"Directions","target":""},"tokenisedStopText":"Stop [stop] of [length]"},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-itinerary-map"},"spacer_1040898381":{"paddingSize":"small",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"editorial_descriptio_2009315915":{"text":"\u003Ch3\u003EBest experiences along Australia’s Nature Coast Drive:\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ECatch sunset from the peak of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/best-hikes-australias-nature-coast-drive\" target=\"_self\" title=\"best hikes australia nature coast drive\"\u003EMt Ngungun in Glass House Mountains\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EMeet our iconic native animals at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/explore-australia-zoo-guide\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Australia Zoo guide\"\u003EAustralia Zoo\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EPaddle out into the river of mirrors in \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/noosa-everglades\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Noosa Everglades\"\u003ENoosa Everglades\u003C/a\u003E, one of only two everglades biospheres on earth\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ECome eye-to-eye with majestic humpback whales on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/whales/whale-watching-hervey-bay\" target=\"_self\" title=\"whale watching hervey bay\"\u003Ea whale watching tour in Hervey Bay\u003C/a\u003E, the world’s first Whale Heritage Site\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/islands/reasons-to-visit-kgari\" target=\"_self\" title=\"reasons to visit Kgari\"\u003EExplore K’gari\u003C/a\u003E, the world’s largest sand island and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Travel along 75 Mile Beach’s iconic sand highway to marvel at the Maheno shipwreck and coloured sands of The Pinnacles, cool off with a swim in Lake McKenzie, journey through Pile Valley, and float down the fresh waters of Eli Creek.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EHop over to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/bundaberg/lady-elliot-island\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Lady Elliot Island\"\u003ELady Elliot Island\u003C/a\u003E, a pristine coral cay nestled into the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Make your base at the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b25d142880253d74c443b1-lady-elliot-island-eco-resort\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Lady Elliot Island eco resort\"\u003Eeco-resort\u003C/a\u003E then get ready to explore the fringing reef teeming with marine life, including turtles, manta rays, reef sharks and more.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/australia-nature-coast-drive-itinerary\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Australia's Nature Coast Drive itinerary\"\u003ECheck out the full itinerary\u003C/a\u003E – and how to do it \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/16-ways-to-budget-holiday-along-australia-s-nature-coast-drive\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Australia's Nature Coast Drive on a budget\"\u003Eon a budget\u003C/a\u003E.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/div\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E5. Journey through the heart of the outback along Matilda Way: 8 days / 1800 km\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/2020_OUT_Longreach_QantasFoundersMuseum_Outback_JackHarlem_142569.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/2020_OUT_Longreach_QantasFoundersMuseum_Outback_JackHarlem_142569.jpg","alt":"Wing walk on 747, Qantas Founders Museum, Longreach | must-do queensland road trips","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/must-do-queensland-road-trips/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1689125491852/2020-out-longreach-qantasfoundersmuseum-outback-jackharlem-142569.jpeg","uuid":"aba0750c-ddfc-4af5-ab52-6c2c35b46a25","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_448975136":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EAs far as Queensland road trips go, there’s perhaps none more iconic than Matilda Way – named after the iconic Aussie ballad, \u003Ci\u003EWaltzing Matilda.\u003C/i\u003E This is Australia’s heartland – where you’ll find the true spirit of the outback via wide open roads, sprawling red dirt landscapes, and a piece of history you can only truly understand once you stand here yourself.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOver eight days (or longer, if you prefer an easy pace), trace a line through Queensland’s centre and get to know our biggest little towns: Charleville, Winton, Longreach and Cloncurry, before hitting the sea at Karumba on the Gulf of Carpentaria.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGrab your mates, a vehicle up for outback conditions, your trusty Akubra, and get out there. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"spacer_431568325_cop":{"paddingSize":"small",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"editorial_itinerary__901728817":{"componentID":"editorial-itinerary-map_796679579","atdwProducts":["56b25e417b935fbe730dd199","56b25e452cbcbe7073ad7b9b","56b25e45d5f1565045da0e3d","56b25e4a2880253d74c45dc3","56b25e502880253d74c45e26","56b25e46d5f1565045da0e53","56b25d9ed5f1565045da009b","56b25d502880253d74c44a2d"],"downloadButton":{"href":null,"label":"Download Map","target":""},"expandButton":{"href":"","label":"Expand Itinerary","target":""},"listProps":{"viewButton":{"href":"","label":"View","target":""},"directionsButton":{"href":"","label":"Directions","target":""},"tokenisedStopText":"Stop [stop] of [length]"},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-itinerary-map"},"spacer_431568325_cop_802295276":{"paddingSize":"small",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"editorial_descriptio_310176390":{"text":"\u003Ch3\u003EBest experiences along Matilda Way:\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ECamp at Charlotte Plains, where you can take in \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/3-day-cunnamulla-itinerary--\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Cunnamulla itinerary\"\u003Eoutback views while soaking in artesian baths\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EStargaze into the Milky Way with the help of powerful Meade telescopes at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25f012880253d74c46d5b-charleville-cosmos-centre\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Charleville Cosmos Centre\"\u003ECharleville Cosmos Centre\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EDive into Australian history in \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/outback-queensland/longreach\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Longreach\"\u003ELongreach,\u003C/a\u003E where you can visit the Stockman’s Hall of Fame and walk the wing of a 747 at Qantas Founders Museum.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EDiscover the world’s largest collection of Australian dinosaur fossils \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b2612e7b935fbe730e0c50-australian-age-of-dinosaurs\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Australian Age of Dinosaurs Winton\"\u003Ein Winton\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/adventure/fishing-and-boating/karumba-queensland-best-secret-fishing-spot\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Karumba barramundi fishing\"\u003EGo barramundi fishing at Karumba\u003C/a\u003E – or jump on a croc tour.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EPull up a chair at Sunset Tavern – the outback’s northernmost pub – and watch the sun sink down over the water.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/matilda-way-road-trip\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Matilda Way road trip\"\u003ECheck out the full itinerary\u003C/a\u003E. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E6. Drive from Brisbane to Cairns along Pacific Coast Way: 10+ days / 1800 km\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_731929657":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/mackay/blog-images/2020_MKY_CapeHillsborough_WildlifeExperiences_JackHarlem_142405.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/mackay/blog-images/2020_MKY_CapeHillsborough_WildlifeExperiences_JackHarlem_142405.jpg","alt":"Couple watching the wallabies at sunrise, Cape Hillsborough | must-do queensland road trips","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/must-do-queensland-road-trips/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_731929657.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1689129378236/2020-mky-capehillsborough-wildlifeexperiences-jackharlem-142405.jpeg","uuid":"f3d0f08e-89c8-4887-a1cf-3745e31aec9d","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_674058762":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ERunning some 1800-km alongside our golden coastline and tracing the lengths of our natural world wonder, the Great Barrier Reef., this Queensland road trip is a well-travelled path for all kinds of adventurers. Backpackers, families, grey-nomads and even those tackling the mighty ‘Big Lap’ of Australia will find themselves finding serenity along the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/journeys/p-56b262632cbcbe7073adcc40-pacific-coast-way\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Pacific Coast Way\"\u003EPacific Coast Way\u003C/a\u003E - despite its popularity, there’s hidden treasures to seek out and enjoy at every turn. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"spacer_431568325_cop_1296093069":{"paddingSize":"small",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"editorial_itinerary__1420248974":{"componentID":"editorial-itinerary-map_1681053503","atdwProducts":["56b25e802880253d74c46241","56b25d53aeeeaaf773cef3e5","56b25da37b935fbe730dc370","56b25db42cbcbe7073ad7126","56b25d597b935fbe730dbadc","56b25d56d5f1565045d9faaf","56b25da07b935fbe730dc32f","56b25da47b935fbe730dc386"],"downloadButton":{"href":null,"label":"Download Map","target":""},"expandButton":{"href":"","label":"Expand Itinerary","target":""},"listProps":{"viewButton":{"href":"","label":"View","target":""},"directionsButton":{"href":"","label":"Directions","target":""},"tokenisedStopText":"Stop [stop] of [length]"},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-itinerary-map"},"spacer_431568325_cop_1674132455":{"paddingSize":"small",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"editorial_descriptio_2108771794":{"text":"\u003Ch3\u003EBest experiences along Pacific Coast Way:\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EDiscover hidden coves and secret beaches while \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/sunshine-coast/noosa\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Noosa\"\u003Ewandering through Noosa National Park\u003C/a\u003E – and end the day dining by the water.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ELearn to surf at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/gladstone/agnes-water-and-town-of-1770\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Agnes Water\"\u003EAgnes Water\u003C/a\u003E, home to Queensland’s northernmost surf breaks.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/scuba-dive-with-the-platypus\" target=\"_self\" title=\"scuba dive with platypus\"\u003EScuba dive with platypus\u003C/a\u003E in the wild at Eungella National Park’s rainforest-clad waterholes.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EWake up with \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/wallabies-at-cape-hillsborough\" target=\"_self\" title=\"wallabies cape hillsborough\"\u003Ethe wallabies at Cape Hillsborough,\u003C/a\u003E near Mackay.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ESoak up life in vibrant \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays/airlie-beach\" target=\"_self\" title=\"airlie beach\"\u003EAirlie Beach\u003C/a\u003E – and sail out into the magical Whitsunday Islands to sink your toes into the sand of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/beaches/how-to-do-whitehaven-beach\" target=\"_self\" title=\"how to do whitehaven beach\"\u003EWhitehaven Beach\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EHike to the base of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/national-parks/how-to-do-girringun-national-park-wallaman-falls\" target=\"_self\" title=\"wallaman falls\"\u003EWallaman Falls\u003C/a\u003E, Australia’s highest permanent single drop waterfall.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ESnorkel or scuba the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/guided-tours-cairns-great-barrier-reef\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Great Barrier Reef Cairns tours\"\u003EGreat Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EStep into the ancient Daintree rainforest and learn its \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b261bf7b935fbe730e173a-walkabout-cultural-adventures\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Walkabout Cultural Adventures\"\u003Efascinating Indigenous history\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECheck out the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/road-trip-brisbane-to-cairns\" target=\"_self\" title=\"road trip brisbane to cairns\"\u003Efull itinerary\u003C/a\u003E, do it in reverse and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/pacific-coast-way-road-trip-cairns-to-brisbane\" target=\"_self\" title=\"cairns to brisbane road trip\"\u003Estart in Cairns\u003C/a\u003E, or use \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/camping-and-caravan-parks/cheap-camping-from-brisbane-to-cairns\" target=\"_self\" title=\"cheap camping brisbane to cairns\"\u003Ethis guide\u003C/a\u003E to find cheap campsites along the way.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E7. Explore the remote north-west on Savannah Way: 7 – 14 days / 1700 km\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_1447415355":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/2021_OUT_CobboldGorge_NaturalLandscapes_BradNewton_151147.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/2021_OUT_CobboldGorge_NaturalLandscapes_BradNewton_151147.jpg","alt":"Stand up paddle boarding tour through Cobbold Gorge | must-do queensland road trips","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/must-do-queensland-road-trips/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1447415355.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1692240773246/2021-out-cobboldgorge-naturallandscapes-bradnewton-151147.jpeg","uuid":"c03f13c2-985f-4199-835a-0c96551aeb12","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Three people on a stand up paddle boarding tour through Cobbold Gorge",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_727915355":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EWant to be among the few intrepid travellers to explore Queensland’s remote north-west corner? Plan an adventure along \u003Ca title=\"Savannah Way\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/journeys/p-57918484582fa1b71b27e6b1-savannah-way\" target=\"_self\"\u003ESavannah Way\u003C/a\u003E, where you’ll come face to face with our wildest outback landscapes and quiet red dirt highways that lead to hot springs, ancient gorges, and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/country-and-outback/natural-attractions-north-west-queensland\" target=\"_self\" title=\"natural wonders north west queensland\"\u003Emore than a few natural wonders.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESavannah Way \u003Ci\u003Etechnically \u003C/i\u003Eruns a massive 3700km from Cairns to Broome, but the Queensland section can be tackled in 1 – 2 weeks, depending on how many miles you like to put on your tyres each day. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"spacer_867296541_cop":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"small",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"editorial_itinerary__550576413":{"componentID":"editorial-itinerary-map_1379527886","atdwProducts":["56b25da47b935fbe730dc386","56b25d9aaeeeaaf773cefabc","56b25fe2aeeeaaf773cf285c","60c8074a4da7ff9e37966dbe","56b25f9ed5f1565045da2894","56b25d9ed5f1565045da009b","56b25e54d5f1565045da100a","56b25d5c2880253d74c44b03"],"downloadButton":{"href":null,"label":"Download Map","target":""},"expandButton":{"href":"","label":"Expand Itinerary","target":""},"listProps":{"viewButton":{"href":"","label":"View","target":""},"directionsButton":{"href":"","label":"Directions","target":""},"tokenisedStopText":"Stop [stop] of [length]"},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-itinerary-map"},"spacer_867296541_cop_274512563":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"small",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"editorial_descriptio_1083425383":{"text":"\u003Ch3\u003EBest experiences along Savannah Way:\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ESoak up views of Atherton Tableland’s rolling hills as you head west, pit-stopping at one of the widest single-drop waterfalls in Australia: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25fe07b935fbe730df44d-millstream-falls-national-park\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Millstream Falls National Park\"\u003EMillstream Falls.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EFollow the path of a 190,000 year old volcano at the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/how-to-do-undara-volcanic-national-park-in-4-days\" title=\"Undara Volcanic National Park\" target=\"_self\"\u003EUndara Volcanic National Park\u003C/a\u003E. 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