The best Queensland road trips
Planning a Queensland road trip? We have 10 campervan itineraries across Queensland, from 3 to 14 days, most starting in Brisbane, Cairns, Longreach. The best time to drive here is Summer and Autumn and Winter and Spring, and a few routes need a 4WD.
Brisbane to Byron Bay: A 3-Day Campervan Weekend Escape
A 3-day, 400 km sealed-road campervan loop from Brisbane down the Gold Coast to Byron Bay and back - suits any 2WD van, great to drive year-round.
Brisbane to the Granite Belt: A 3-Day Food & Wine Campervan Escape
A 3-day, 500 km sealed-road campervan loop from Brisbane to Queensland's Granite Belt wine country - suits any 2WD van, best in autumn or winter.
Cairns to Cape Tribulation: A 3-Day Campervan Trip Through the Daintree
A 3-day, 300 km sealed-road campervan loop from Cairns to the Daintree and Cape Tribulation - suits any 2WD van, best in the dry season (autumn-winter).
Cairns to Cape York: A 14-Day 4WD Campervan Expedition to the Tip
A 14-day, 2,400 km return 4WD campervan expedition from Cairns to the tip of Cape York via the Old Telegraph Track - 4WD essential, dry season (May-Sep) only.
Gold Coast Hinterland: A 3-Day Campervan Loop Through the Rainforest
A lush 3-day, 250 km campervan loop from Brisbane into the Gold Coast Hinterland - Lamington rainforest and Tamborine Mountain, any 2WD van, best in cooler
The Great Tropical Drive: A 7-Day Campervan Loop Through Tropical North Queensland
A 7-day, 900 km campervan loop from Cairns through the Daintree, Great Barrier Reef and Atherton Tablelands - suits any 2WD van, best in the dry season
Outback Queensland's Dinosaur Trail: A 7-Day Campervan Loop from Longreach
A 7-day, 800 km sealed-road campervan loop from Longreach through Winton, Hughenden & Richmond - suits any 2WD van, best in the cooler autumn and winter
The Pacific Coast Way: A 14-Day Brisbane to Cairns Campervan Road Trip
A 14-day, 1,700 km sealed-road campervan trip up Queensland's Pacific Coast Way from Brisbane to Cairns - suits any 2WD van, best in autumn or spring.
The Savannah Way: A 14-Day Cairns to Broome Campervan Crossing
A 14-day, 3,700 km campervan crossing of Australia's tropical top from Cairns to Broome - 4WD recommended, best in the dry season (autumn-winter).
Sunshine Coast Hinterland: A 3-Day Campervan Loop from Brisbane
A relaxed 3-day, 150 km campervan loop from Brisbane into the Sunshine Coast Hinterland - Maleny, Montville & Kondalilla Falls. Any 2WD van, great year-round.
Queensland road trip FAQs
What is the best road trip in Queensland?+
Our top pick is Cairns to Cape York - a 14-day, 2,400 km trip looping from Cairns. You'll find all 10 Queensland itineraries below.
How many days do you need for a Queensland road trip?+
Anywhere from 3 to 14 days. Our Queensland campervan itineraries range from 3-day escapes to 14-day trips, so you can match one to the time you have.
Do you need a 4WD to road trip in Queensland?+
Most Queensland routes are sealed and suit any 2WD campervan, but a few remote or outback routes need a 4WD - each route lists what it requires.
When is the best time to drive in Queensland?+
The sweet spot for a Queensland road trip is Summer and Autumn and Winter and Spring. Each itinerary lists its ideal season based on weather, road conditions and crowds.