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Welcome to Drive Queensland, your ultimate road trip companion for exploring the best of the Sunshine State. Here you’ll find epic tips for epic trips, inspiring drive itineraries, maps, events and plenty of local knowledge to help you hit the road with confidence. Whether you’re seeking coastal drives, outback adventures, rainforest escapes or hidden country gems, Drive Queensland is here to help you discover what’s around the next bend.

You can now book tours, attractions and unforgettable experiences right here too, making it even easier to plan your next Queensland getaway. Search below by region to uncover incredible destinations, must see stops and experiences tailored to your journey, or browse through our own hand picked recommendations designed to help you make the most of every kilometre. From iconic bucket list drives to unexpected detours, your next epic adventure starts here.

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Couples 4WD Camper, K’gari (Fraser Island)

3 days
from $800 Quantity
Experience K'gari with a Fraser Dingo 4WD Camper. ...
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Fraser Dingo 4WD Hire, K’gari

3 days
from $700 Quantity
Get away to K'gari (Fraser Island) in your own 4WD...
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Fraser Dingo Beach House Tag-Along 4WD Tour

2 days
from $580 per person
K'gari 2-day/1-night Beach House 4WD Tour - ex Her...
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Fraser Dingo Beach House Tag-Along 4WD Tour

3 days
from $680 per person
K'gari Beach House 4WD Tour - ex Hervey Bay. A 3 d...
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Couples 4WD Camper, K’gari (Fraser Island)

4 days
from $1000 Quantity
Experience K'gari with our 4WD Camper. Sleep in th...
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Fraser Dingo 4WD Hire, K’gari

4 days
from $850 Quantity
Get away to K'gari with friends or family in the f...
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Fraser Dingo 4WD Hire, K’gari

2 days
from $550 Quantity
Want a K'gari getaway with your friends or family ...
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Couples 4WD Camper, K’gari (Fraser Island)

2 days
from $600 Quantity
Experience K'gari with a Fraser Dingo 4WD Camper. ...
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4WD Hire, Kgari (Fraser Island)

1 day
from $550 Quantity
The best 1-Day 4WD Hire for friends and families! ...
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Fraser Dingo 4WD Hire, K’gari

5 days
from $1000 Quantity
Get away to K'gari with friends, save money and ha...
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1770 LARC! Afternoon Cruise, 1770

1 hour
from $45 per person
Ride the iconic pink LARC for an Afternoon Cruise ...
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1770 LARC! + Lunch, 1770

2 hours
from $87 per person
Ride on the iconic pink LARC vessels in the Town o...
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1770 LARC! Paradise Tour, 1770

7 hours
from $179 per person
A fun filled day trip along north of the Town of 1...
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Jellurgal Journey Tour, Gold Coast

3 hours 30 mins
from $149 per person
The most immersive tour! Experience Aboriginal cul...
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Cruise with Culture, Gold Coast

2 hours 30 mins
from $69 per person
Depart from Marina Mirage aboard the luxurious Kok...
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Jellurgal Walkabout, Gold Coast

2 hours
from $59 per person
Discover Aboriginal culture with a guided walk alo...
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Coldie on the Goldie, Gold Coast

6 hours
from $199 Quantity
Cool down on the sizzling Gold Coast with a full d...
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Jellurgal Little Explorers, Gold Coast

1 hour 30 mins
from $19 per person
Kids explore the magic of the “Dreaming Mountain,”...
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Say G’day to White Ridge Farm, Elimbah, Entry Tickets

6 hours
from $34 per person
Join us for a fun-filled day packed with beautiful...
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4WD Beach & Bunker Tour, Bribie Island

3 hours
from $89 per person
4WD the beautiful Bribie Island beach, visit stunn...
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4WD, Kayak, Beach & Bunker Tour, Bribie Island

4 hours
from $129 per person
Kayak through a Tea Tree Lagoon, explore the WWII ...
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2a. Scenic Hot Air Balloon Flight Only, 1 Hour Flight & No Breakfast Experience

4 hours
from $460 per person
Enjoy our most popular 1 hour balloon flight progr...
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Sea to Table, Bribie Island

5 hours 30 mins
from $179 per person
Explore Bribie Island on a 4WD beach tour with kay...
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Bribie Island Day Trip From Brisbane

9 hours
from $249 per person
Ready to escape the city and dive into a day of fu...
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1a. Scenic Hot Air Balloon Flight Package, 1 Hour Flight & Breakfast Experience

4 hours
from $495 per person
Experience flying in a hot air balloon with our mo...
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4a. Scenic Hot Air Balloon Flight for 2 People, 1 Hour Flight & Breakfast Experience

4 hours
from $990 For 2 people
Experience a sunrise city & country views hot ...
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Truffle Farm Ballandean, Tour & Lunch

2 hours
from $90 per person
Join us for a tour through the paddock to learn ab...
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Truffle Hunting at Ballandean

2 hours
from $175 Quantity
Join us and become a truffle hunter for the mornin...
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Hanging Rock Double Dive, Mooloolaba

5 hours
from $159 Quantity
Accessible for all qualification levels. This site...
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Offshore Fishing, Sunshine Coast

9 hours
from $350 per person
Our most popular charter option! The best chance a...
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Offshore Fishing, Sunshine Coast

7 hours
from $290 per person
On this trip we visit the 50m to 60m country West ...
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Helicopter Winery and Pub Tour, Sunshine Coast

7 hours
from $1750 Quantity
Arrive at iconic Sunshine Coast regions watering h...
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Sunset Cruise with Live Music, Mooloolaba

2 hours
from $85 per person
Live music. Relaxed vibes. Live life like a local ...
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Offshore Fishing, Sunshine Coast

5 hours
from $200 per person
A relaxed offshore fishing trip, perfect for famil...
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Amaze World Tanawha, Tickets

4 hours
from $36 Adult (16+)
Amaze World Tickets - come and play all day, or a ...
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Bushtucker Cruise, Mooloolaba

2 hours
from $99 per person
Feast on Flavours in the heart of the Sunshine Coa...
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Inshore Fishing, Pumicestone Passage & Coffee Rocks, Sunshine Coast

4 hours
from $109 per person
A family friendly cruise through the Northern Pumi...
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Bushtucker Breakfast Cruise, Mooloolaba

2 mins
from $79 per person
Start the day with a unique breakfast cruise in th...
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Offshore Fishing, Sunshine Coast

12 hours
from $450 per person
Full-day fishing Enjoy a 12 Hour Offshore Fishing ...
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Platinum Highland Farm Experience with Lunch, Lower Wonga

3 hours
from $149 Adult (12yrs+)
Platinum Signature Farm Experience: Enjoy hands on...
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Paronella Park Admission, Mena Creek

3 hours
from $59 per person
Experience the wonder of Paronella Park Allow a mi...
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Inner Reef Explorer, Cairns

30 mins
from $415 Quantity
Take in the highlights of the inner reef with magn...
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Snorkel and Fly the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns

6 hours
from $399 per person
Embark on the ultimate half-day Cairns adventure! ...
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Tandem Skydive up to 14,000ft [Free Bus Transfers] Cairns

6 hours
from $349 Quantity
Elevate your Cairns and Great Barrier Reef adventu...
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Combined Paronella Park, Mena Creek / Mamu Tropical Skywalk, East Palmerston Admissions

5 hours
from $82 per person
Combined ticket for Paronella Park and Mamu Tropic...
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Great Barrier Reef Half Day Snorkelling Tour, Cairns

4 hours
from $179 per person
Dive into adventure! Snorkel the stunning, World-H...
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Outback Tasting Adventures from Cairns & Northern Beaches

10 hours
Explore the Atherton Tablelands taking in breathta...
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Hands on Country Eco Tour Private Charter, Cairns

3 hours
from $159 Group from 15 to 24
Enjoy your personalised experience with Mandingalb...
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