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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)

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

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

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

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

3 days
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Cruise with Culture, Gold Coast

2 hours 30 mins
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Jellurgal Journey Tour, Gold Coast

3 hours 30 mins
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Jellurgal Little Explorers, Gold Coast

1 hour 30 mins
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Say G’day to White Ridge Farm, Elimbah, Entry Tickets

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

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

4 hours
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4a. Scenic Hot Air Balloon Flight for 2 People, 1 Hour Flight & Breakfast Experience

4 hours
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2a. Scenic Hot Air Balloon Flight Only, 1 Hour Flight & No Breakfast Experience

4 hours
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4WD Beach & Bunker Tour, Bribie Island

3 hours
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Helicopter Winery and Pub Tour, Sunshine Coast

7 hours
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Sunset Cruise with Live Music, Mooloolaba

2 hours
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Bushtucker Breakfast Cruise, Mooloolaba

2 mins
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Inshore Fishing, Pumicestone Passage & Coffee Rocks, Sunshine Coast

4 hours
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Garden, Farm Friends & Bird World Entry, Maleny

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Platinum Highland Farm Experience with Lunch, Lower Wonga

3 hours
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Tandem Skydive up to 14,000ft [Self Drive] Cairns

2 hours
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Great Barrier Reef Half Day Snorkelling Tour, Cairns

4 hours
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Tandem Skydive up to 14,000ft [Free Bus Transfers] Cairns

6 hours
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