Brisbane to Cairns

Relocations from Brisbane to Cairns

About the journey

From Brisbane to Cairns

Granted, the drive from Brisbane to Cairns is long but what an amazing adventure. There is quite simply no better way to discover the real Australia. With a car or campervan from Transfercar you can explore stunning scenery, historical attractions and breathtaking natural beauty at your leisure. 

Hervey Bay

Hervey Bay is known as the whale watching capital of Australia but it offers so much more to the road tripper. Set on the coast the Hervey Bay area just works perfectly with all types of water activities such as fishing, whale watching, jet skiing and sailing.

Places to stay

• Australiana Top Tourist Park (http://www.australianatoptouristpark.com.au/)
• Coconut Grove Caravan park (http://au.totaltravel.yahoo.com/listing/570028/australia/qld/frasercoast/herveybay/hervey-bay/coconut-grove-caravan/)
• Ambassador Motor Lodge (http://www.bestwestern.com.au/hervey-bay/hotels/best-western-ambassador-motor-lodge/)
• Sunseeker Motel (http://www.sunseekermotel.com.au/)
• Emeraldene Inn & Eco Lodge (http://www.emeraldene.com.au/)

Places to eat and go out

• Wildlife Lotus Restaurant (http://www.wildlifelotusrestaurant.com )
• The Pier Restaurant & Cocktail Bar (http://www.pierrestaurant.info )
• Café Balaena (http://www.cafebalaena.com.au )
• The Bayswater Hotel (http://www.thebayswater.com.au )
• Viva Italia (http://www.vivaitaliarestaurant.com )

Places to see and things to do

• Reefworld Aquarium (http://www.waterfrontrestaurant.info/reefworld-aquarium.html)
• Oz Trikes (http://www.discoverherveybay.com/Attractions/OzTrikes/)
• Fraser Coast Parasailing (http://au.totaltravel.yahoo.com/listing/1109427/australia/qld/frasercoast/fraserisland/fraser-coast-parasailing/)
• Hervey Bay Skydiving (http://www.skydiveherveybay.com.au/)
• Vic Hislop’s Shark Show (http://thingstodoinherveybay.com/budget-under-100-2)

Rockhampton

Set on the bank of the river, Rockhampton is the beef capital of Australia so don’t forget to have a great steak dinner while in town.

Places to stay

• Centrepoint Motor Inn (http://www.centrepointmotorinn.com.au )
• Rocky Resort Motel Inn (http://www.rockyresort.com.au/ )
• Motel 98 (http://www.98.com.au/ )
• The Edge Apartment Hotel (http://www.theedgeapartments.com.au/ )
• Leichhardt Hotel (http://www.leichhardthotel.com.au/ )

Places to eat and go out

• The Edge Restaurant & Bar (http://www.theedgerestaurant.com.au )
• Delizie (http://www.delizie.co )
• Bush Inn Bar & Grill (http://www.agfg.com.au/guide/qld/capricorn-coast/rockhampton/rockhampton/restaurants-dining/the-bush-inn-bar-grill )
• Rock Salt by the River (http://www.allrestaurantsin.net/restaurante/rockhampton/queensland/other/9549/rock_salt_by_the_river )
• Saigon Saigon (http://www.saigonbytheriver.com/ )

Places to see and things to do

• Rockhampton City Art Gallery (http://www.rockhampton.qld.gov.au )
• Archer Park Rail Museum (http://www.qldrailheritage.com/archerpark/ )
• Rockhampton Zoo (http://www.rockhamptonzoo.com.au )
• Dreamtime Cultural Centre (http://www.dreamtimecentre.com.au/default.htm )
• Rockhampton Heritage Village (http://www.capricornholidays.com.au/destinations/parkhurst/events/rockhampton-heritage-village-markets/ )

Mackay

Commonly nicknamed the sugar capital of Australia, one third of all sugar cane grown in Australia comes from the Mackay region. But set on the coast, with the Great Barrier Reef within easy reach there’s a lot more to explore in Mackay.

Places to stay

• Armstrong Beach Caravan Park (http://www.caravanqld.com.au/parks/caravan-parks/region/park-details.aspx?park_id=3295 )
• The Park (http://www.theparkmackay.com.au/ )
• Cape Hillsborough Nature Resort (http://www.capehillsboroughresort.com.au/ )
• Bucasia Beachfront Caravan Resort (http://bucasiabeach.com.au/ )
• Explorer’s Haven (http://www.eungella.com/ )

Places to eat and go out

• Mackay Marina Village (http://www.mackaymarina.com/frameset.htm )
• Eimeo Pacific Hotel (http://www.eimeohotel.com.au/ )
• George’s Thai on the Marina (http://www.georgesthaimackay.com.au/ )
• Spice & Flavor (http://www.spicenflavor.com.au/ )
• Ribs & Rumps Mackay (http://ribsandrumps.com/locations/mackay-qld/ )

Places to see and things to do

• Blue Water Lagoon (http://www.mackaycitycentre.com.au/bluewater-lagoon.html )
• Keswick Underwater Adventures Dive (http://www.keswickunderwateradventures.com.au/ )
• Reeforest Adventure Tours (http://www.reeforest.com.au/ )
• Forest Flying (http://www.forestflying.com/main.html )
• Adrenalin Rush Sports Australia

Townsville

Gateway to one of the wonders of the world – the Great Barrier Reef, Townsville offers the visitor the very best in water sports and adventures out on the reef. This bustling tourist hot spot is a perfect base for exploring this amazing region.

Places to stay

• Billabong Lodge Motel (http://www.billabonglodge.com.au/ )
• Hidden Valley Cabins (http://www.billabonglodge.com.au/ )
• City Oasis Inn (http://www.cityoasis.com.au/ )
• Kookaburra Holiday Park (http://kookaburrahp.weebly.com/ )
• Classique B & B (http://www.classiquebnb.com.au/ )

Places to eat and go out

• A Touch of Salt (http://www.saltrestaurants.com.au/ )
• Juilette’s for Lovers of (http://juliettes.com.au/ )
• Longboard Bar & Grill (http://www.longboardbarandgrill.com/ )
• C Bar on the Strand (http://www.cbar.com.au/ )
• JAM Corner (http://www.jamcorner.com.au/ )

Places to see and things to do

• The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) (http://www.aims.gov.au/docs/about/visiting/townsville.html )
• Mungalla Aboriginal Tours (http://www.mungallaaboriginaltours.com.au/ )
• Castling Street Heritage Centre (http://www.nationaltrust.org.au/qld/townsville-heritage-centre )
• Army Museum of North Queensland (http://armymuseumnorthqueensland.webs.com/ )
• Kookaburra Tours & Charters (http://www.kookaburratours.com.au/ )

Cairns

Just before you have reached your destination there is no need for the fun to be over. Cairns is a tropical paradise just begging to be explored. Don’t let the laid back style fool you – this North Queensland city is full of adventures to be had.

Places to stay

• Ash’s Holiday Units & Café (http://ashsholidayunits.com.au/ )
• Bluewater B & B Cairns (http://www.bluewaterbbcairns.com.au/ )
• Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa (http://www.daintreeinfo.com/daintree-accommodation/Resorts/Daintree-Eco-Lodge-and-Spa-475/?gclid=CO2_v_PkhboCFQZgpgodjlgAxA )
• Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort (http://www.coconut.com.au/ )
• Cairns Holiday Park (https://www.cairnsholidaypark.com.au/ )

Places to eat and go out

• Cest Bon French Restaurant Cairns (http://www.cestbon.com.au/ )
• Cocos Restaurant (http://www.pullmancairnsinternational.com.au/ )
• Restaurant M Yogo (http://www.matureyogo.com/ )
• Croc & Crab Tours Kuranda (http://www.matureyogo.com/ )
• The Reef Hotel & Casino (http://www.reefcasino.com.au/ )

Places to see and things to do

• Aroona Luxury Boat Charters (http://www.aroonaluxuryboatcharters.com.au/ )
• Blazing Saddles Adventures (http://www.blazingsaddles.com.au/ )
• Australian Wild Escapes (http://www.australianwildescapes.com/ )
• Birdworld Kuranda (http://www.birdworldkuranda.com/ )
• Australian Butterfly Sanctuary (http://www.australianbutterflies.com/ )

With a free vehicle from Transfercar, you will have enough money in the budget to really enjoy everything a road trip up the Queensland coast has to offer. 

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