Queensland

Do you crave an off the grid road trip? Queensland is packed with adventures to suit every traveller. From coastal drives in convertibles, to red dirt roads in four-wheel drives, the journey is yours to choose. Where will your Queensland driving road trip take you?

Get out and explore

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Bundaberg - Local's guide

With contemporary beer, wine and culture to accompany the rum, ginger and limes, this Southern Great Barrier Reef town is rising from the cane fields.

Cairns - Local's guide

For a combination of nature and culture, plus a maturing food scene that marries local produce with global perspective, there's no place like Cairns.

Ballina and Tweed Heads - Local's guide

Nature and art lovers have plenty of options between the beautiful areas of Ballina and Tweed Heads.

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Rockhampton - Local's guide

Australia’s beef capital might have the country’s only pub rodeo, but there’s far more than cattle to see in an area boasting unspoilt beaches, vast caves and fresh dining scene.

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Gold Coast - Local's guide

This golden stretch of city and sand 80km from Brisbane boasts skyscrapers and surf, markets and music.

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Sunshine Coast - Local's guide

Gondwana era rainforest, pandanus lined beaches, fusion food and heaps of laidback small town charm found here.

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Whitsundays - Local's guide

Made up of 74 islands, discover the top things to do do at Hamilton Island, Daydream Island and Whitehaven Beach.

Brisbane - Local's guide

The booming Queensland capital was recently tagged “Australia’s hippest city” by travel gospel Lonely Planet. Who’s to argue?

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Tropical North Queensland - Local's guide

Hit the road to discover the planet’s oldest rainforest, a reef visible from space and all the best eats, sights and adventures in between.

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Five hidden beaches near Brisbane and the Gold Coast

If there is one thing that transcends borders in Australia, it’s a shared love of the beach. Whether you’re a New South West native, or a Queenslander born and bred, we know these beaches will appeal no matter what.

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The Scenic Rim

Set in the foot hills of the Great Dividing ranges and surrounded by some of the world’s most magnificent national parks, the Scenic Rim is a natural choice for day-trippers and mini vacationers alike.

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Tips for driving in outback Queensland

Driving in outback Queensland is a unique experience. Extreme distances, changing terrain, hazards such as herds of cattle and road trains, can test even the most experienced outback adventurer.

Great Beach Drive

Seaside drives don’t get any better than this three day coastal touring route between Noosa and Hervey Bay via Fraser Island.

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The Savannah Way

From tropical Cairns in Queensland to Broome on the WA coast is one of the country’s most incredible outback journeys.

Cairns to Cape York

It’s long way to the top – more than 1000km from Cairns straight to Pajinka.

Brisbane to Cairns

Straight up the Bruce Highway along Queensland’s tropical Pacific coast and taking in the best places to stop including Fraser Island, Bundaberg, Rockhampton and Townsville.

Gold Coast Theme Parks

Save at Gold Coast theme parks with discounted tickets.

Best things to do in Queensland NRMA Blue Member Discounts

Discounted attractions and experiences

Hundreds of experiences to choose in QLD, from theme parks to exploring the Great Barrier Reef.

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CarHistory

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Receive an additional 10% off the sale price.

NRMA Travel Insurance

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NRMA discount applies

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NRMA Cairns Holiday Park

Far North Queensland – Cairns, QLD

NRMA discount applies

NRMA Capricorn Yeppoon double loop waterslide

NRMA Capricorn Yeppoon Holiday Park

Capricorn Coast, QLD

NRMA discount applies

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NRMA Lake Somerset Holiday Park

South-East Queensland – Lake Somerset, QLD

NRMA discount applies

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NRMA Palm Cove Holiday Park

Tropical North Queensland

25% off standard accommodation

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NRMA discount applies

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NRMA Treasure Island Holiday Resort

Gold Coast

NRMA discount applies

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NRMA Woodgate Beach Holiday Park

Fraser Coast

RACV Resorts

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