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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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Fraser Dingo 4WD Hire, K’gari

4 days
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Fraser Dingo Beach House Tag-Along 4WD Tour

2 days
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4WD Hire, Kgari (Fraser Island)

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

4 days
from $1000 Quantity
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Couples 4WD Camper, K’gari (Fraser Island)

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

2 days
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Fraser Dingo Beach House Tag-Along 4WD Tour

3 days
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Fraser Dingo 4WD Hire, K’gari

2 days
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Fraser Dingo 4WD Hire, K’gari

3 days
from $700 Quantity
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Fraser Dingo 4WD Hire, K’gari

5 days
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1770 LARC! + Lunch, 1770

2 hours
from $87 per person
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1770 LARC! Paradise Tour, 1770

7 hours
from $179 per person
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1770 LARC! Afternoon Cruise, 1770

1 hour
from $45 per person
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Jellurgal Journey Tour, Gold Coast

3 hours 30 mins
from $149 per person
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Coldie on the Goldie, Gold Coast

6 hours
from $199 Quantity
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Jellurgal Walkabout, Gold Coast

2 hours
from $59 per person
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Cruise with Culture, Gold Coast

2 hours 30 mins
from $69 per person
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Jellurgal Little Explorers, Gold Coast

1 hour 30 mins
from $19 per person
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2a. Scenic Hot Air Balloon Flight Only, 1 Hour Flight & No Breakfast Experience

4 hours
from $460 per person
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4a. Scenic Hot Air Balloon Flight for 2 People, 1 Hour Flight & Breakfast Experience

4 hours
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4WD, Kayak, Beach & Bunker Tour, Bribie Island

4 hours
from $129 per person
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Say G’day to White Ridge Farm, Elimbah, Entry Tickets

6 hours
from $34 per person
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Bribie Island Day Trip From Brisbane

9 hours
from $249 per person
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Sea to Table, Bribie Island

5 hours 30 mins
from $179 per person
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4WD Beach & Bunker Tour, Bribie Island

3 hours
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1a. Scenic Hot Air Balloon Flight Package, 1 Hour Flight & Breakfast Experience

4 hours
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Truffle Farm Ballandean, Tour & Lunch

2 hours
from $90 per person
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Truffle Hunting at Ballandean

2 hours
from $175 Quantity
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Sunset Cruise with Live Music, Mooloolaba

2 hours
from $85 per person
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Offshore Fishing, Sunshine Coast

12 hours
from $450 per person
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Offshore Fishing, Sunshine Coast

5 hours
from $200 per person
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Platinum Highland Farm Experience with Lunch, Lower Wonga

3 hours
from $149 Adult (12yrs+)
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Highland Hideaway Farm Tour, Lower Wonga

from $89 Adult (12yrs+)
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River Cruise, Mooloolaba

1 hour
from $45 per person
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Offshore Fishing, Sunshine Coast

9 hours
from $350 per person
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Offshore Fishing, Sunshine Coast

7 hours
from $290 per person
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Helicopter Winery and Pub Tour, Sunshine Coast

7 hours
from $1750 Quantity
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Amaze World Tanawha, Tickets

4 hours
from $36 Adult (16+)
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Garden, Farm Friends & Bird World Entry, Maleny

from $47 per person
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Hanging Rock Double Dive, Mooloolaba

5 hours
from $159 Quantity
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Hands on Country Eco Tour Private Charter, Cairns

3 hours
from $159 Group from 15 to 24
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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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Private Charter – Full Day, Cairns

from $5500 Quantity
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40 Minute Scenic Flight, Cairns

40 mins
from $239 Quantity
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Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling Tour, Cairns

7 hours
from $259 per person
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Great Barrier Reef Half Day Snorkelling Tour, Cairns

4 hours
from $179 per person
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Cairns Aquarium by Twilight Tour & 3 Course Dinner

3 hours 30 mins
from $179 per person
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Outer Reef Odyssey, Cairns

40 mins
from $525 Quantity
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