There are few road trips in Australia that compare with Queensland's spectacular coastline. From the beaches of the Sunshine Coast to the tropical rainforests of Far North Queensland, this journey showcases the very best of the Sunshine State.

This itinerary has been designed for motorhome travellers who want to experience Queensland at a relaxed pace, stay in quality campgrounds and discover many of the hidden gems along the way.

Distance: Approximately 3,600km return

Recommended Duration: 18-28 days

Best Time to Travel: April to October

Motorhome Friendly: Excellent

Habitat Noosa Everglades Eco Camp

• Noosa National Park
• Hastings Street
• Noosa Main Beach
• Laguna Lookout
• Lake Cootharaba
• Everglades Eco Tours
• Boreen Point

Spend two nights at Habitat Noosa. It is one of the most unique camping experiences in Queensland and a fantastic introduction to the motorhome lifestyle.

• BIG4 Breeze Holiday Parks Rainbow Beach
• Rainbow Beach Holiday Village

• Carlo Sand Blow
• Rainbow Beach township
• Coloured Sands
• K'gari day tours
• Beach driving experiences

Spectacular coastal scenery and access to the world's largest sand island.

• Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park
• Discovery Parks Hervey Bay

• Whale watching (July-October)
• Urangan Pier
• Marina precinct
• K'gari tours
• Esplanade walking tracks

Hervey Bay is often underrated. Many travellers arrive for one night and wish they had stayed for three.

• Bargara Beach Caravan Park
• BIG4 Cane Village

• Bundaberg Rum Distillery
• Mon Repos Turtle Centre
• Bargara beachfront
• Hinkler Hall of Aviation

Don't miss local ginger beer, seafood and Bundaberg's famous produce.

NRMA Agnes Water Holiday Park

• Town of 1770
• Round Hill Head
• Lady Musgrave Island tours
• Beach walks
• Sunset over Round Hill Creek

This is one of Queensland's hidden gems. Many visitors consider it one of the highlights of the entire trip.

• NRMA Capricorn Yeppoon Holiday Park
• Beachside Holiday Caravan Park

• Great Keppel Island
• Keppel Kraken Water Park
• Bluff Point Walking Track
• Main Beach Yeppoon

BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort

• Whitehaven Beach
• Hill Inlet
• Whitsunday Islands
• Conway National Park
• Cedar Creek Falls

Allow at least three nights. Most visitors wish they had stayed longer.

A sailing day trip through the Whitsundays.

Given your sailing background, you could even include some personal recommendations here.

• BIG4 Rowes Bay
• Secura Lifestyle Magnetic Gateway

• Magnetic Island
• The Strand
• Castle Hill Lookout
• Reef HQ precinct

Wild koalas, beautiful beaches and fantastic snorkelling.

• Mission Beach Hideaway Holiday Village

• Four Mile Beach
• Dunk Island views
• Cassowary spotting
• Coastal rainforest walks

Mission Beach has a completely different feel from other Queensland destinations. Relaxed, tropical and uncrowded.

BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut

• Great Barrier Reef
• Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
• Kuranda Scenic Railway
• Cairns Esplanade
• Mossman Gorge
• Daintree Rainforest
• Port Douglas

An unforgettable snorkelling or diving experience.

Travel up on the Scenic Railway and return via Skyrail.

One of Australia's premier tropical destinations.

Where the rainforest meets the reef.

Rather than simply driving back, consider these inland variations:

Perfect for guests who want more beach time.

Cairns → Airlie Beach → Agnes Water → Noosa → Brisbane

• Millaa Millaa Falls
• Lake Eacham
• Yungaburra
• Curtain Fig Tree

Adds rainforest, waterfalls and high-country scenery.

Airlie Beach → Eungella → Rockhampton → Carnarvon Gorge → Brisbane

Perfect for returning guests looking for something different.

Unique eco-camping experience.

Excellent location and facilities.

One of Australia's best family holiday parks.

Often considered one of Australia's premier caravan parks.

Outstanding beachfront location.

• Eumundi Markets
• Noosa restaurants
• Hinterland cheese producers

• Local ginger products
• Fresh seafood
• Distillery tours

• Fresh seafood
• Small local cafés

• Marina dining
• Tropical produce

• Coffee farms
• Tropical fruit
• Local dairy products

• Plan no more than 3-4 hours driving on most days.
• Book Whitsundays and Reef tours early.
• Reserve key campgrounds ahead during school holidays.
• Travel north between April and October for the best weather.
• Take advantage of free days to simply relax and enjoy the destination.

This journey showcases everything that makes Queensland special. Pristine beaches, tropical islands, reef adventures, world heritage rainforests, welcoming country towns and some of the best motorhome-friendly destinations in Australia.

From watching the sunset over Lake Cootharaba, to sailing through the Whitsundays, spotting koalas on Magnetic Island and exploring the Daintree Rainforest, this road trip delivers unforgettable experiences almost every day.

For many guests, it becomes the holiday they spend years talking about afterwards.

David & Lisa