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Queensland is made for road trips. Its weather is spot-on for outdoor pursuits year-round. Its landscapes celebrate the coast, the forest, the mountains and the outback. And its activities include everything from heart-pumping white water rafting to family-friendly animal encounters.
So why would you deny yourself the chance to get out and explore? The answer: no reason whatsoever. Here are our top 13 road trip ideas to fuel your travel addiction.
This adventurous drive takes you across state borders through 15 national parks and 5 world heritage areas. Not one for the faint-hearted, the landscape starts tropical then moves into open outback as you make your way from Tropical North Queensland through the Top End and onto Broome. Choose to drive part way or challenge yourself to the full drive over a few weeks.
Total distance: 3,727km, 1 day 17 hours and 40 minutes one-way.
Route: Cairns-Broome via Katherine.
Highlights: Mt Surprise, Hells Gates, Limmen National Park, Katherine and Nitmiluk National Park, Timber Creek and Gregory National Park, Kununurra, Halls Creek and Fitzroy Crossing.
Best time to drive: Dry season to avoid flooding and potential closed roads/sections.
Eat at: Ash's at The Point Cafe & Store in Karumba, Carpentaria Grill in Borroloola, Marksie's Stockman's Camp Tucker Night in Katherine, PumpHouse in Kununurra and Fitzroy River Lodge in Fitzroy Crossing.
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Route and itinerary
Day 1
Distance: 679km
Drive time: 7 hours, 49 minutes
Cairns to Normanton
Drive west along the National Route 1.
Stop by Yungaburra for breakfast.
Take a side trip to Millaa Millaa for a breath of fresh air while you catch its famous waterfall.
If you're good for time, stop by the Undara Experience near Mount Surprise where you can walk through gigantic lava tubes.
Feel like a true Australian explorer and pay a visit to the historic Burke and Wills Camp location, which is just outside of Normanton.
Have breakfast in Burketown where you can enjoy coastal views of the Gulf of Carpentaria. Stock up on supplies as you won't be passing through any more towns until Borroloola.
Keep heading west along the National Highway and don't forget to change your watch when you cross the state border into the NT.
Expect a long but magical day, so start it early. Pack lots of food and supplies and put on your hiking boots as you follow the coastline to Limmen National Park. Known for its towering sandstone monoliths that look like temple ruins, springs and waterfalls, it's like the Monument Valley of Australia. Certain trails require a 4WD, but there are short walking loops, such as the Southern Lost City which is a 2km walk.
On the other side of the park, you can dip your feet into Mataranka Thermal Pool and Rainbow Springs.
Distance: 546km (includes trip to Katherine Gorge)
Drive time: 5 hours, 45 minutes
Katherine to Kununurra
With time to spare, you could spend the day exploring Nitmiluk National Park. Otherwise, to stay your course, get a taste of the park by driving the 20 minutes to its iconic Katherine Gorge.
Come back through Katherine for a bite and to fuel up then get back on the National Highway 1.
Stop at Timber Creek's Nackeroo Lookout for river and town views. The lookout has picnic tables so you can make this a meal stop, too.
Continue west into Western Australia and steal that photo-op of DAFWA Kununurra Checkpoint Charlie.
Choose one of the handful of short trails to walk through Mirima National Park. It's small but heavily picturesque with its golden rock formations tufted in bush.
Drive west along the highway until you hit Molly Springs, a small spring-fed pool where you can cool your jets for a spill.
Further down the road is Harry's Water Hole. It's much larger but also much more popular.
Grab a bite to eat in Durack or Warmun.
From Warmun, you can stray off the path to see the famous Bungle Bungles. They're sandstone formations that have been likened to beehives. It's a rough track though and should only be driven by 4WD.
Back on the road, Halls Creek is your next big town and an ideal resting point. It's surrounded by a number of viewpoints including Halls Creek Lookout, Caroline Pool and China Wall, named due to its similarity to the Great Wall of China – in look, not in size.
Take that well-deserved rest at Mary Pool (one hour from Halls Creek) before finishing the final two-hour stretch to Fitzroy Crossing.
To stretch out the day, you can spend the morning in Danggu Gorge National Park. Otherwise, sleep in, have a meal in Fitzroy Crossing and drive off.
Soon enough, you'll be in RAAF Boab Quarry with its crystal clear water and boab trees.
Make your next stop at the Giant Boab Tree. Located on the highway, you can't miss this gnarled and twisted tree of time. Over the years, people have carved their names into its trunk.
You'll get a taste of civilisation in Willare, where you can also fuel up.
From here, continue through the desert, turning off the National Highway onto Broome Road.
Before you hit the coastal city, have a close croc encounter at the Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park.
Waterfall-filled rainforests, creek crossings and sandy coastal landscapes are what you've signed yourself up for when taking on the Bloomfield Track from Cairns. The track itself is short, taking you along the Bloomfield River but is typically included in a trip from Cairns to Cooktown. Hire a 4WD for it though as the track is a rough one.
Total distance: 243km, 4.5 hours.
Route: Cairns to Cooktown, via Bloomfield Track.
Highlights: Port Douglas, Cape Tribulation, The Daintree, Emmagen Creek, Mt Sorrow Ridge, Cowie Beach, Bloomfield River and Wujal Wujal Falls.
Best time to drive: May to November is the dry season and the safest for driving the track.
Eat at: Daintree Village Hotel, Daintree Ice Cream Company and Bowled Over Bistro.
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Route and itinerary
Day 1
Distance: 243km
Drive time: 4.5 hours
Cairns to Cooktown
Head north along the National Route 1, Captain Cook Highway and Mossman Daintree Road past Port Douglas to Cape Tribulation Road.
Take a break (or a side trip) at the Lower Daintree or Cape Tribulation itself.
The beginning of the Bloomfield Track is right after Cape Tribulation. Its official name is Cape Tribulation Bloomfield Road.
Highlights on the track are Emmagen Creek, Cowie Beach and Bloomfield River. Once beyond the track, make your way north to Cooktown via the Rossville Bloomfield Road.
Love getting stuck into off-road adventuring? The Old Telegraph Track is legendary. It follows the old Overland Telegraph Line in Cape York and is a spot of rough and rugged track scalable only by vehicles with low range gears and high ground clearance – in other words, a 4WD.
You'll need to push through deep creeks and slippery riverbeds, but the landscape of verdant bush and waterfalls that gush into swimmable pools are worth it.
Total distance: ~200km, 1-2 days.
Route: Bramwell Junction to Jardine River Ferry.
Highlights: Fruit Bat Falls, Eliot/Twin/Indian Head Falls, Sam Creek and Jardine River.
Best time to drive: May to October only. This is the dry season. The track is closed due to safety reasons otherwise.
Things to do: Swimming and camping.
Stay at: Canal Creek, Sam Creek, Mistake Creek, Cannibal Creek, Cypress Creek and Bridge Creek all have campgrounds. Otherwise, you can set up your tent in Jardine River National Park at the end of the drive.
Eat at: BYO as this route is very remote.
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Route and itinerary
Day 1
Distance: ~200km
Drive time: 1-2 days
Bramwell Junction to Jardine River Ferry
Follow the signs at Bramwell Junction Roadhouse to the southern end of Old Telegraph Track (Telegraph Road).
Follow the track along the challenging Palm Creek, Bertie Creek, Cockatoo Creek, Gunshot Creek and Alice Creek crossings of the south.
In the north (Old Telegraph Track), Fruit Bat Falls is a great turning off point for a rest and a quick dip.
Continue to Eliot Falls for another swim before giving your wheels a break in Canal Creek, which has camping and toilet facilities. For a quieter swim, wait until you get to Sam Creek.
Drive past Mistake, Cannibal, Cypress and Nolans Brook Creeks until the track ends. Then turn left onto Ussher Point Road to the Jardine River ferry crossing.
Pacific Coast Way
Keep the Pacific Ocean to your right as you follow the coast past golden beaches, lush rainforest, sparkling lakes and waters teeming with colourful wildlife. This drive captures all of Queensland's natural coastal beauty from beaches and reefs to rainforests and gorges taking you from the Gold Coast into the Tropical North city of Cairns.
Total distance: 1,894km, 22 hours.
Route: Gold Coast to Cairns.
Highlights: Sunshine Coast, Glasshouse Mountains, Hervey Bay, Fraser Island, Gin Gin, 1770, Agnes Waters, Rockhampton, Great Barrier Reef, Bowen, Silver Link Bridge, Townsville, Tyto Wetlands and Mission Beach.
On your way north, make a stop in Gin Gin to visit its historical village.
Have lunch, complete with beach views, at the coastal towns of 1770 or Agnes Waters. Take your camera out in Gladstone to capture pics of the Great Barrier Reef from the shore.
Hop onto the ferry bound for Magnetic Island for its palm-fringed beaches and coastal hikes.
If you're planning to see and do more, a Townsville and Magnetic Island pass includes a return ferry ride to Magnetic Island and entry to Bungalow Bay Koala Village, Reef HQ Aquarium and Museum of Tropical Queensland.
Keep the beach theme running with a stop on Mission Beach. Those feeling brave can tick a skydive over the Great Barrier Reef off their bucket lists.
Otherwise, complete your journey to Cairns where the Great Barrier Reef and activities such as snorkelling are only a short boat ride away.
What puts the Gillies Highway on the map – outside of it taking you through a stunning forested road – is its shape. It's windy. In fact, it boasts over 300 curves across less than 20km. This adrenaline-filled ride has made it a favourite for motorcyclists and scooter enthusiasts keen to twist and turn their way into adventure. Not surprisingly, it's a dangerous route and should be ridden with care as it's also popular with tourists in motor vehicles headed to the Atherton Tablelands.
Total distance: 60km, 1 hour.
Route: Gordonvale-Atherton.
Highlights: Robson's Track, Gillies Lookout, Heales Lookout, Lake Barrine and Curtain Fig Tree.
Despite its twists and turns, this is a pretty straightforward trip. From Gordonvale, get onto Gillies Range Road/State Route 52 and follow it all the way to Atherton.
You'll hit your first bend in the road just after Goldsborough swinging left and right through Little Musgrave Forest Reserve.
If you feel the need to take a break, Robson's Track offers spectacular forest views.
The road becomes slightly less windy at the point, and you'll want to keep an eye out for Heales Lookout. It's popular as a motorists pit-stop and offers fantastic hinterland scenery on a clear day.
Back on the windy road, the Gillies Highway Forest Reserve has more than its fair share of twists and turns. Rest your noggin at Lake Barrine Teahouse.
From here on, the road eases all the way to Atherton.
Be sure to stop at Curtain Fig tree for a spectacular shot with this natural wonder before arriving in Atherton.
Great Barrier Reef Drive
This touristic route takes in that entire stretch of land where the forest of the Daintree meets the sea of the Great Barrier Reef. From Palm Cove to Port Douglas, you'll literally be on the edge of the cliff face with the dozen shades of blue of the Great Barrier Reef to ogle over. Beyond that, you can take a side trip through the Daintree, where you can walk paths of green, crooking your neck up to the skies as you peep through the canopy while nature coos in the background.
Total distance: 152km, 2 hours and 50 minutes.
Route: Cairns to Cape Tribulation via Port Douglas.
Highlights: Fitzroy Island, Port Douglas, Lower and Upper Daintree and Mossman Gorge.
Best time to drive: Winter due to the dry conditions and low humidity in the Daintree.
Eat at: Tha Fish in Cairns, Daintree Tea House Restaurant in the Daintree and CJ's Bar & Cafe in Cape Tribulation.
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Route and itinerary
Day 1
Distance: 152km
Drive time: 2 hours, 50 minutes
Cairns to Cape Tribulation
Start (or end) your day snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef before jumping in your car for the ultimate scenic ride along the Captain Cook Highway.
Just outside of Cairns, take the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway above the canopy and test out a short hike at the summit.
Pop by Trinity, Clifton and Palm Cove beach for soft sand, palm trees, promenades and friendly folk.
Hug that coastline as you melt between the forest (Kuranda) and the ocean. For a thrilling break, drop by Hartley's Crocodile Adventures for a close encounter.
Yule Point is worth your time as it sits just moments from that famous reef. Keep on north to Port Douglas for lunch with a view.
Swing by Mossman Gorge, home to large granite boulders.
At this point, you're on the doorstep of the Daintree. A popular entrance is via the Lower Daintree past Wonga, which leads you to Daintree Village and the tourist information centre. Activities here include ferry rides, Aboriginal culture experiences, massage spa treatments and a handful of short walks.
Drive back to the highway bound for Cape Tribulation. You'll discover a wide variety of Daintree walks departing from town as well as activities onto the reef for all ages. Stay a few nights at Heritage Lodge in the Daintree to bliss out and be enchanted by Mother Nature.
Waterfall Circuit Cairns
For a longer trip out from Cairns, chase those waterfalls on the waterfall circuit. This dips down into the Atherton Tablelands and its scattering of waterfalls, lakes and all-round tropical landscape. The loop is easily completed over a full day as long as you don't distract yourself with a long hike along the way.
Total distance: 243km, 4 hours.
Route: Cairns-Atherton-Millaa Millaa return.
Highlights: Lake Barrine, Yungaburra, Millaa Millaa Waterfall, Zillie Falls and Ellinjaa Falls.
Best time to drive: End of summer, which is when the heaviest rainfall gets the falls gushing.
Things to do: Soaking up the views from the many viewpoints and marvelling at the waterfalls.
From Cairns, drive south-west along State Route 52.
Keep your wits about you as you drive along the Gillies Highway, known for its dozens of bends.
Have a snack at the serene Lake Barrine.
Eat your fill in Yungaburra gorging on award-winning cheese, exceptionally brewed coffee and local tucker.
Past Atherton, turn onto State Route 25 for the waterfall run. It takes you past Millaa Millaa, Zillie and Ellinjaa Falls, which are all a short walk from the main road. Drive back to Cairns via State Route 52.
Overlander's Way
This outback road trip is an official touring route that journeys from the beach through dramatic rugged landscapes. Along the way are encounters with Indigenous culture, native wildlife, dinosaur relics, old mining towns and rural farm life.
Total distance: 906km, 9 hours, 50 minutes.
Route: Townsville to Mount Isa.
Highlights: Magnetic Island, Charters Towers, Hughenden, Richmond, Julia Creek, Cloncurry and Mount Isa.
Best time to drive: Year-round, though for relatively long days with low humidity, travel in spring.
Things to do:Swim among shipwrecks on Magnetic Island, ghost tour at Charters Towers, see wonderfully preserved dinosaur fossils in Kronosaurus Korner, sink into an artesian bath in Julia Creek and explore the underground mines in Mount Isa. From here, you may even like to go deeper into Queensland to Boodjamulla National Park and Herbertvale Station.
Stay at: The Royal Hotel in Hughenden, Julia Creek Hotel in Julia Creek and Mount Isa Caravan Park in Mount Isa. Eat at: FJ Holden Cafe in Hughenden, Corrina's Cafe and Bakery in Julia Creek and Buffs Club in Mount Isa.
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Route and itinerary
Day 1
Distance: 383km
Drive time: 4 hours, 4 minutes
Townsville to Hughenden
With such a short day ahead, feel free to start this day with a side trip to Magnetic Island swimming among shipwrecks.
Then, drive west on the A6.
Stop in Charters Towers, an historic town with colonial buildings, a miner's cottage and views of the countryside from Towers Hill Lookout.
Spare the time for Hughenden, particularly if you love a good hike. This town is surrounded by four national parks, each with its own character.
Visit Porcupine Gorge National Park for cliffs and canyons, Blackbraes National Park for birdwatching, White Mountains National Park for challenging hikes among its unique sandstone formations and Moorinya National Park for desert and grassland settings.
Spend the night in Hughenden.
Day 2
Distance: 264km
Drive time: 2 hours, 50 minutes
Hughenden to Julia Creek
Start off exploring your pick of national park or Hughenden museum.
Drive west along the A6 to Richmond home to the Kronosaurus Korner and its wide range of dinosaur fossils.
While in Richmond, consider going fossil hunting or visiting the Cambridge Downs Heritage Display Centre to learn more about the town's history. Find yourself in Julia Creek early, so you can make the most of its Artesian Baths. They're a touch of luxury in an otherwise rugged setting.
Spend the night in Julia Creek.
Day 3
Distance: 258km
Drive time: 2 hours, 50 minutes
Julia Creek to Mount Isa
Enjoy a local feel in Julia Creek before hitting the A6 again.
Stop by Cloncurry for a taste of outback life. Known as the home of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, its John Flynn Place Museum tracks the service's iconic history.
You can also visit Corella or East Leichhardt Dam for a pic and a spot of kayaking. Drive to Mount Isa, whose mining history can be seen in its Outback at Isa museum and Hard Times Mine landmark.
Cap your day off with some food and a show at the Mines Rotary Rodeo.
Here's one for the bushwalkers and the escapists. It's a short drive up north, but it's so rich in hiking trails and small towns that you'll need the weekend to return feeling complete.
The mountains loom in the distance and even though the drive follows the coast, you'll be so lost in the forest that you'll hardly realise it as you meander through the Hinterland Region and out to the beach.
Total distance: 292km round trip, 4.5 hours.
Route: Brisbane to Sunshine Coast, return.
Highlights: Glass House Mountains Lookout, Landsborough, Flaxton Gardens and Mount Mee.
Best time to drive: Autumn and winter offer the most pleasant weather for driving and hiking.
Eat at: Sum Yung Guys, King Ludwigs German Restaurant & Bar or Fish on Parkyn on the Sunshine Coast.
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Route and itinerary
Day 1
Distance: 292km
Drive time: 4.5 hours
Brisbane to Sunshine Coast to Brisbane
From Brisbane, get onto the M3 then merge onto the A1 headed north to the Sunshine Coast.
To get to the Glass House Mountains, take the exit toward Steve Irwin Way and follow the signs to Beerburrum and Glasshouse Mountains National Park.
In the park, nab a bird's eye view from the Glass House Mountains Lookout or splurge on a helicopter flight. This departs from Caloundra further north so for this option, continue along the M1 and turn off at Caloundra Road.
Next, continue along Steve Irwin Way to Landsborough, where you can visit the famous Australia Zoo and Landsborough Historical Museum or take a forested walk through Dularcha National Park.
Drive to the Sunshine Coast for a seafood lunch and a marine activity or two. When the season is right, you can whale watch or swim with humpback whales.
Head west for a relaxing wander through Flaxton Gardens and relish in the local vineyards' tipples (while drinking responsibly).
Make sure you return via Woodford, known for its folk festival and through Mount Mee for even more spectacular views and forested walks.
Head back to Brisbane.
Brisbane to Fraser Island
Spit up some sand at one of Australia's national treasures. Not for the faint-hearted, you'll need a good set of wheels to let loose on Fraser Island as it only permits 4WDs onto its shores. If you don't have one handy, you can park your car on the mainland and take the ferry over.
Total distance: 807km round trip, 14 hours, 40 minutes.
Route: Brisbane to Fraser Island, return.
Highlights: Champagne Pools, shipwrecks and 75 Mile Beach. If you have time, swing by Bribie Island, Sunshine Coast, Eumundi or Maryborough.
Best time to drive: Anytime is a good time to visit Fraser Island; however, if you wish to witness the whale migration, submit your leave for some time between May and November.
Start the morning on the beach visiting any hot spots you didn't make it to the day before. For a more relaxing day, you can pop onto a 4WD highlights tour that will take you right onto the beach.
Drive back to Brisbane either via Bingham or if you'd prefer via Rainbow Beach/Inskip, which is connected to the southern end of Fraser Island by a barge.
Brisbane to The Lost World/Scenic Rim
Like something out of the Jurassic Park series, The Lost World trail is a giant step back in time. Ancient trees tower overhead, razorback mountains loom in the distance and the scuttling of creatures hidden among the foliage pricks your ears. The good news is that there aren't any man-eating dinosaurs in your midst; the bad news is there is no Chris Pratt either.
The Lost World offers horse riding, 4WDing, rock-pool fishing and dairy-farm experiences.
Total distance: 340km round trip, 6 hours.
Route: Brisbane to Lamington National Park to Tamborine Mountain to Brisbane.
Highlights: Christmas Creek, Lamington National Park, Springbrook and Tamborine Mountain.
Best time to drive: Travel during autumn or winter for optimal weather conditions. Spring to summer (September to December) is storm season and is best avoided.
Eat at: Clancy's Irish Bar & Restaurant or Three Little Pigs Bar & Bistro in Tamborine Mountain.
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Day 1
Distance: 340km
Drive time: 6 hours
Brisbane to Scenic Rim Region to Brisbane
Get an early start from Brisbane, driving south along National Route 13 for Beaudesert, which is the top of the Scenic Rim Region and a wonderful first stop for a local bite and view of the razorback mountains.
From here, continue south to Christmas Creek, where you'll discover local mini markets.
Make your way into Lamington National Park and pick from any number of viewpoints, including Luke's Bluff, Pat's Bluff, Moonlight Crag, Morans Falls and Elabana Falls. Time permitting, you may choose to take one of its hikes. Head for Wanungara Lookout, and you'll have bragging rights for crossing the border into New South Wales.
For a less-active activity, take the Tree Top Walkway, which is near O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat.
Drive to Tamborine National Park via Canungra. For a scenic route, take National Lamington Park Road, which takes you past the Big Lamington and a number of vineyards for a taste of local food and drink.
Hike or drive Tamborine Mountain and visit the glow worm caves or the Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk before heading back to Brisbane.
Brisbane to Stanthorpe
Cool, calm and utterly indulgent, Stanthorpe has all the makings of a romantic weekend getaway – particularly if you're a foodie.
Just skirting the NSW border, this former tin miner's town has a unique microclimate that has transformed it into a land of wines, fruits, vegetables and microbreweries. Follow your nose as you hop from vineyard to vineyard, or follow your tastebuds towards artisan jams and preserves made with love. For a fun day out, go apple picking or simply settle into your abode and watch the world drift by.
Total distance: 438km round trip, 5.5 hours.
Route: Brisbane to Stanthorpe, return.
Highlights: Peaks Crossing, Warwick and Mount Marley.
Best time to drive: Cool in summer and cosy in winter, there's no poor time to make this trip.
Things to do: Hop from artisan produce maker to artisan produce maker, eating your way around town.
Eat at: ZEST Pastries, Granite Belt Brewery & Restaurant and O'Mara's in Stanthorpe.
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Day 1
Distance: 438km
Drive time: 5.5 hours
Brisbane to Stanthorpe to Brisbane
Jump in the car and onto the M3 towards Warwick, where you can wander under palm trees while grabbing a roadside snack.
Continue to Stanthorpe with a hungry belly, ready to sample the region's fruit and wine. A few top names worthy of your visit are Granite Belt Brewery and Ridgemill Estate.
Work off your meal hiking up to Mount Marley Lookout, which has yawning views over the region.
Keen for more? Head further south to Girraween National Park, where hiking pursuits and rock climbing adventure await.
Queensland is queen when it comes to blissful beach escapes, but if you feel the call to hop the border, Byron Bay is where it's at.
The sleepy coastal town is a rite of passage for surfers seeking killer waves, hippies looking to let their hair down and festival punters of the indie persuasion. Plus, anyone looking to jump on a trend can hightail it over for the budding food scene. This features fresh local seafood, organic ingredients and modern and contemporary fine dining.
Total distance: 331km round trip, 3 hours 40 minutes.
Route: Brisbane-Byron Bay return.
Highlights: Gold Coast, Tweed Heads and Brunswick Heads.
Eat at: BayGer, Byron Bay Brewery and Bayleaf Cafe.
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Route and itinerary
Day 1
Distance: 331km
Drive time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Brisbane to Byron Bay to Brisbane
Take the M3 then the M1 toward Sydney.
On your way, opt to visit the Gold Coast for markets, beaches and shopping or Brunswick or Tweed Heads to catch a quick wave or order some fish and chips to eat on the beach.
In Byron Bay, you can stay on shore, combing the promenade's stalls, hiking the coastal trails or horseriding. Otherwise, get on the water with your pick of marine activities. Popular options are sea kayaking and surfing.
Have dinner in town at a cafe that sparks your fancy then head back to Brissy after capturing the sunset over the beach.
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Available on all dates on Express Deals hotels and car hires in Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Perth, Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide and more. Discount capped at $50. T&Cs apply.
Up to 17% off 5-night Gold Coast getaway with flights
Available for travel from 27 January - 16 December 2021. Package includes return airfare, stay at Q1 Resort & Spa, room upgrade, one-time SkyPoint Observation Deck access and more. Valid for 2 persons. T&Cs apply.
Stephanie Yip is the travel editor at Finder and has been writing about travel and lifestyle for over a decade. She has written for Travel Weekly, Escape, Showpo, The Nibbler and Hostelworld. She was also the editor of kids magazine DMAG. Stephanie has a Bachelor of Communications from the University of Technology Sydney and has visited 55 countries (and counting).
From the coast to the forest, these family getaways will get the kids away from the screen and out exploring the spectacular state of Western Australia.
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