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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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Birdworld Kuranda Park Entry

30 mins
from $22 per person
Experience close encounters with rare and spectacular bird species from around the world. Hand feeding and photo opportunities abound!
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Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Park Entry, Cairns

1 day
from $48 per person
Crocodile action, wildlife shows, a lagoon boat cruise, all at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures! See native animals up close, engaging presentations, self guided walks and displays!
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Kuranda Koala Gardens Park Entry

45 mins
from $55 Family Rate (2 adults + 2 children)
A boutique wildlife attraction, showcasing some of Australia's amazing, native animals. Koalas, quokkas, wallabies, wombats, lizards, freshwater crocodiles, possums, gliders, kangaroos and more.
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Sarina Rum Distillery Tour

30 mins
from $20 per person
This experience is an entertaining look into the process used to distill, blend and bottle the Shed's award-winning rum. With an exclusive tasting session, it's perfect for rum-lovers everywhere!
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Sarina Sugar Shed Tour

1 hour
from $30 per person
This experience showcases the importance of sugar in the creation of so many alcohol and food products, More than a just a "tour", this journey celebrates the sugar cane pioneers of the region.
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Cobb and Co Stagecoach Experience, Longreach

4 hours
from $165 per person
Experience the unique, original Cobb & Co Longreach-Windorah mail route stagecoach ride. The historic Cobb & Co collection and a home baked Aussie Smoko (morning tea) are also included.
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Fraser Dingo 4WD Hire, K’gari

2 days
from $550 per person
Want a K'gari getaway with your friends or family and the freedom of a 4WD, then a self-drive 4WD hire is for you. Priced for 2 people, add additional people up to 6 pax.
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Fraser Dingo 4WD Hire, K’gari

5 days
from $1000 per person
Get away to K'gari with friends, save money and have the freedom of a self drive 4WD? This is for you! Priced for 2 people, add on up to a maximum of 6 pax.
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Couples 4WD Camper, K’gari (Fraser Island)

4 days
from $1000 per person
Experience K'gari with our 4WD Camper. Sleep in the back of the camper! No tent needed! Max 2 people this package includes everything you need on Fraser Island to slow down, relax, and enjoy.
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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 day 4WD guided tag-along tour. Stay in a comfortable beach house with full amenities & beach access.
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Fraser Dingo 4WD Hire, K’gari

3 days
from $700 per person
Get away to K'gari (Fraser Island) in your own 4WD! Priced for two people, additional pax up to a maximum of 6.
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Fraser Dingo 4WD Hire, K’gari

4 days
from $850 per person
Get away to K'gari with friends or family in the freedom of a self drive 4WD! Priced for two people but add additional pax to a maximum of 6.
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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 Hervey Bay. An overnight 4WD guided tag-along tour. See all the sights and stay in a comfortable beach house with full amenities & beach access.
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4WD Hire, Kgari (Fraser Island)

1 day
from $550 per person
The best 1-Day 4WD Hire for friends and families! Swim in the famous Lake Mckenzie, float down Eli Creek, see the ancient rainforest growing on sand? Then a 1-Day 4WD Hire is a great option!
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Couples 4WD Camper, K’gari (Fraser Island)

2 days
from $600 per person
Experience K'gari with a Fraser Dingo 4WD Camper. Sleep in the back of the car! No tent needed! Priced for 2 people this package includes everything you need to slow down, relax, and enjoy.
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Couples 4WD Camper, K’gari (Fraser Island)

3 days
from $800 per person
Experience K'gari with a Fraser Dingo 4WD Camper. Sleep in the back of the car! No tent needed! Priced for 2 people this package includes everything you need to slow down, relax, and enjoy.
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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 1770 to the Bustard Head Lightstation. Guided tour inside lighthouse tower, morning tea, lunch and sandboarding are all included.
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1770 LARC! Afternoon Cruise, 1770

1 hour
from $45 per person
Ride the iconic pink LARC for an Afternoon Cruise of wildlife spotting, historical commentary and sandbar fun!
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1770 LARC! + Lunch, 1770

2 hours
from $87 per person
Ride on the iconic pink LARC vessels in the Town of 1770 and enjoy a picnic lunch on the sand.
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Cruise with Culture, Gold Coast

2 hours 30 mins
from $165 per person
Depart from Marina Mirage aboard the luxurious Kokomo vessel, this immersive cultural cruise combines the beauty of the Gold Coast Broadwater with the rich heritage of Australia’s Aboriginal people.
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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,” Jellurgal (Burleigh Headland), with an exciting art workshop and guided walk. Learn Aboriginal ancient stories and the natural wonders of the area.
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Coldie on the Goldie, Gold Coast

6 hours
from $199 per person
Cool down on the sizzling Gold Coast with a full day beer exploration! Join us and discover the surf, sand, and beer with a few award winning brews around the iconic Gold Coast!
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Jellurgal Journey Tour, Gold Coast

3 hours 30 mins
from $149 per person
The most immersive tour! Experience Aboriginal culture with a live dance performance, a guided walk to an ancient midden, and an interactive art workshop to paint your own boomerang to take home.
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Jellurgal Walkabout, Gold Coast

2 hours
from $149 per person
Discover Aboriginal culture with a guided walk along a beachside rainforest walkway wrapped around the magical mountain, Jellurgal. Learn about the Aboriginal history and culture of the Gold Coast.
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4WD Beach & Bunker Tour, Bribie Island

3 hours
from $89 per person
4WD the beautiful Bribie Island beach, visit stunning local lagoons & explore the fascinating WWII bunkers of Fort Bribie.
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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 air balloon flight over Greater Brisbane followed by a restaurant breakfast for two. Share this surreal experience with someone close to you.
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Dash of Brisbane

4 hours
from $149 per person
Looking for something short and sweet? Our half day Brisbane brewery tour takes in 3 award winning independent breweries. At just 4 hours, it's easy to fit in to any itinerary!
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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 program. Experience the same magic, beauty and bird’s eye views of Greater Brisbane, but without the post flight breakfast and coffee.
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Best of Brisbane

6 hours
from $199 per person
Are you looking to taste some award-winning beers but don't want to venture too far out of the city? The Best of Brisbane is for you!
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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 kayaking, WWII bunkers, local wildlife, and a sea-to-table lunch by the ocean. Includes wine or beer, fresh seafood, and stunning coastal views.
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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 bunkers of Fort Bribie & a 4WD tour of the beautiful Bribie Island beach.
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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 fun and relaxation without traveling far? An unforgettable day tour from Brisbane to Bribie Island is just perfect!  
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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 most popular balloon package. Soak in a bird’s-eye view of Greater Brisbane while listening to Chief Pilot Graeme’s fun facts, jokes and stories.
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Say G’day to White Ridge Farm, Elimbah, Entry Tickets

6 hours
from $98 per person
Join us for a fun-filled day packed with beautiful animals, tractor ride, putt-putt golf, and playgrounds. So much fun for everyone!
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Sarina Rum Distillery Tour

30 mins
from $20 per person
This experience is an entertaining look into the process used to distill, blend and bottle the Shed's award-winning rum. With an exclusive tasting session, it's perfect for rum-lovers everywhere!
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Three people stand in front of tall sugarcane plants, holding a sugarcane stalk together and smiling as they examine it.

Sarina Sugar Shed Tour

1 hour
from $30 per person
This experience showcases the importance of sugar in the creation of so many alcohol and food products, More than a just a "tour", this journey celebrates the sugar cane pioneers of the region.
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A horse-drawn carriage with several people rides along a dusty dirt road surrounded by trees and dry grass.

Cobb and Co Stagecoach Experience, Longreach

4 hours
from $165 per person
Experience the unique, original Cobb & Co Longreach-Windorah mail route stagecoach ride. The historic Cobb & Co collection and a home baked Aussie Smoko (morning tea) are also included.
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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 about how and where we grow our truffles. Meet the farmers and finish at the The Church with one of our signature Truffle & 3 cheese toasties.
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Truffle Hunting at Ballandean

2 hours
from $175 per person
Join us and become a truffle hunter for the morning, as we walk amongst the trees and follow Barry the truffle dog as he sniffs, before digging for the elusive Black Gold!
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Bushtucker Breakfast Cruise, Mooloolaba

2 mins
from $79 per person
Start the day with a unique breakfast cruise in the heart of Mooloolaba! Glide through scenic waterways while experiencing the region from a salty perspective. A perfect morning adventure!
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Hanging Rock Double Dive, Mooloolaba

5 hours
from $159 per person
Accessible for all qualification levels. This site is home to a vast array of tropical reef fish, turtles and a variety of nudibranch species, and boasts some of the reef's largest plate corals.
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Offshore Fishing, Sunshine Coast

12 hours
from $450 per person
Full-day fishing Enjoy a 12 Hour Offshore Fishing charter targeting deep reef and pelagic species with our experienced crew.
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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 as the sun slips into the sea on board Spray of the Coral Coast.
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River Cruise, Mooloolaba

1 hour
from $45 per person
Step back in time as you board Spray of the Coral Coast for a 1-hour River Cruise through the Mooloolaba Canals with interesting and informed commentary.
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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 Pumicestone Passage on board the 'Cape Runner' with fishing to keep the kids entertained! Try your luck at estuarine species in sheltered waters.
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Garden, Farm Friends & Bird World Entry, Maleny

from $47 per person
A great day out with a Day Pass to Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World. Explore the lush and expansive gardens, meet our colourful family of birds and enjoy a wonderful picnic from our café.
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Helicopter Winery and Pub Tour, Sunshine Coast

7 hours
from $1750 per person
Arrive at iconic Sunshine Coast regions watering holes like a rock star landing in your very own helicopter.
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Amaze World Tanawha, Tickets

4 hours
from $122 per person
Amaze World Tickets - come and play all day, or a couple of hours. Where Funtastic Memories are Mazed!
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Offshore Fishing, Sunshine Coast

9 hours
from $350 per person
Our most popular charter option! The best chance at catching a great feed of fish from the Barwon Banks.
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Platinum Highland Farm Experience with Lunch, Lower Wonga

3 hours
from $149 per person
Platinum Signature Farm Experience: Enjoy hands on farm fun, a hearty picnic lunch, and a private scenic drive for unforgettable photo moments. A premium day of connection, adventure, and nature.
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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 of the Barwon Banks mainly targeting bottom species
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Birdworld Kuranda Park Entry

30 mins
from $22 per person
Experience close encounters with rare and spectacular bird species from around the world. Hand feeding and photo opportunities abound!
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Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Park Entry, Cairns

1 day
from $48 per person
Crocodile action, wildlife shows, a lagoon boat cruise, all at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures! See native animals up close, engaging presentations, self guided walks and displays!
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Kuranda Koala Gardens Park Entry

45 mins
from $55 Family Rate (2 adults + 2 children)
A boutique wildlife attraction, showcasing some of Australia's amazing, native animals. Koalas, quokkas, wallabies, wombats, lizards, freshwater crocodiles, possums, gliders, kangaroos and more.
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Hands on Country Eco Tour, Cairns

3 hours
from $164 per person
Take a 3 hour river boat journey back in time and discover a cultural landscape with the Mandingalbay Yidinji people, the traditional owners of the country just across waters from the Cairns CBD.
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Reef Rainforest Duo, Cairns

1 hour
from $745 per person
This combined Rainforest and Reef flight showcases the two breathtaking World Heritage listed environments in one unforgettable experience.
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Cape Tribulation Zipline Tour

2 hours
from $145 per person
Explore the rainforest canopy at Cape Tribulation, in Far North Queensland! Experience a bird’s eye view of the ancient Daintree Rainforest through a guided 2 hour Zipline Tour.
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Inner Reef Explorer, Cairns

30 mins
from $415 per person
Take in the highlights of the inner reef with magnificent views of Cairns and Trinity inlet, around the beautiful coastline and over to Green Island, then heading to ancient reefs and sand cays.
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Reef Rainforest Fusion, Cairns

45 mins
from $575 per person
This combined Rainforest and Reef scenic flight showcases the two breathtaking World Heritage listed environments in one single unforgettable experience.
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Barron Gorge & Falls, Kuranda

20 mins
from $320 per person
Fly high over Cairns and the Barron Gorge towards the rainforest village of Kuranda, taking in the magnificent falls and rainforest, Skyrail Cableway and panoramic views of Cairns and the coast.
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Private Charter Half Day, Cairns

4 hours
from $3500 per person
Adventure your way! Choose your ideal departure time and enjoy a 4-hour snorkel charter for 1–12 guests. Your day, your pace, your perfect getaway.
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Great Barrier Reef Half Day Snorkelling Tour, Cairns

4 hours
from $535 per person
Dive into adventure! Snorkel the stunning, World-Heritage Great Barrier Reef on an unforgettable, small-group voyage—only 27 guests!
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Zoom Around Cairns

10 mins
from $175 per person
Take a 10-minute helicopter flight over Cairns, Queensland and enjoy stunning views of Marlin Marina, Trinity Inlet, and Admiralty Island.
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