Great Barrier Reef by Motorhome

Day 1-3 Brisbane - Noosa Heads (90 miles)

Begin your journey and head for Noosa Heads where your first few days can be exploring this great beach town, taking the local ferry for a cruise around the local waters, walking the boartd walks, heading out for a hike in Noose National park and enjoying beach life at its best.

Day 4

Noosa – Bundaberg (optional diversion to Fraser Island) (225 miles)

Take some time to enjoy Brisbane’s attractions, including the City Botanic Gardens and Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Then take the short trip along the Sunshine Coast, grabbing brunch with the locals and exploring Noosa’s main beach.

A 40-minute diversion from the Bruce Highway at Maryborough will take you to Hervey Bay. From here you can take a ferry to Fraser Island, the world’s largest sand island. We’d suggest adding one or two nights here if you have the time – the rainforests and clear lakes are well worth exploring. you will need to leave your motorhome in Hervey Bay. We suggest taking a small group guided 2-3 nights tour to KGari

Day 5

Bundaberg at leisure

Day 6-7

Bundaberg (or Fraser Island) - Rockhampton (198 miles)

Today you’ll drive to Rockhampton, the gateway to the Capricorn region. Enkoy this day and the next exploring the region. Check out the Capricorn caves, the many hikes available and sundet vistas

Day 8

Rockhampton - Whitsundays (300 miles)

It’s a long drive to the Whitsundays today, so we recommend taking lots of rest stops. One of our favourites is the town of Sarina, perfect for a spot of lunch and a swim.

Day 9

Whitsundays

Spend the day exploring this beautiful area. Synonymous with the Great Barrier Reef, head to Airlie Beach to enjoy fantastic reef excursions, including sailing, snorkelling, and diving. You can also check out Eungella National Park, Queensland’s largest rainforest park, where you may even spot a platypus.

Day 10

At leisure in the Whitsundays region

Day 11

Whitsundays – Townsville (177 miles)

Head to Townville, one of Queensland’s popular destinations, home to many annual events – why not check out what’s happening during your stay.

Day 12

Townsville – Cairns (216 miles)

This route is known as the Great Green Way, and is home to beautiful sandy beaches, world heritage rainforests and cascading waterfalls. We’d recommend taking the detour to Australia’s highest waterfall Wallaman Falls. You could also stop for a picnic at Josephine Falls Wooroonooran National Park.

Day 13-14

Cairns – Great Barrier Reef

Cairns is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, lush rainforests, and Tropical North Queensland. Choose from an array of activities, restaurants and cafes, or head to one of the lovely beaches for a rest – we like Port Douglas, Palm Cove, and Trinity Beach.

Day 15

Take your rental car back to THL's Cairns branch or add a few days to your trip to the make the most of this beautiful area.