{"id":2198,"date":"2022-09-27T07:00:16","date_gmt":"2022-09-26T21:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/the-ultimate-queensland-road-trip-brisbane-to-townsville\/"},"modified":"2024-10-18T09:44:35","modified_gmt":"2024-10-17T22:44:35","slug":"the-ultimate-queensland-road-trip-brisbane-to-townsville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/the-ultimate-queensland-road-trip-brisbane-to-townsville\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Queensland Road Trip: Brisbane to Townsville"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>From Brisbane\u2019s jacaranda-lined streets and showstopping culinary scene to Townsville\u2019s sun-kissed esplanade, Queensland\u2019s great southern coast offers one of Australia\u2019s most legendary road trips.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the salt breeze in your hair and the Great Barrier Reef on the horizon, the Brisbane to Townsville coastal stretch is a magnificent journey. Through vast sugar fields, storied rainforests and vivid coastal towns, it\u2019s a tour that spans not only distance but time \u2013 pass through Bundaberg\u2019s historic streets, witness Rockhampton\u2019s rich, gold rush-era architecture and savour time on Noosa\u2019s shaded sands, sacred to Kabi Indigenous Australians for over 40,000 years. This is our pick of the most unmissable stops on this Queensland road trip, created in partnership with Lexus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"lux_UI lux_single_dealcard cacheid_97ed27d679b59697bd56a920a6d84654\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_preview\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide lux_dealcard_gallery\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Kingfisher Bay Resort, K'gari (Fraser Island), Australia\"><div class=\"splide__arrows\"><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/kingfisher-bay-resort\/2c4c2e20-2c08-4983-a372-db148598fd65\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP  mapped \" data-name=\"Kingfisher Bay Resort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><div class=\"splide__list\"><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/88w03ww706w81d8j6ewl.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/88w03ww706w81d8j6ewl.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/88w03ww706w81d8j6ewl.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/88w03ww706w81d8j6ewl.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/88w03ww706w81d8j6ewl.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"Kingfisher Bay Resort, K&#039;gari (Fraser Island), Australia 1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/p99jq7wdzpizvoq7tz.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/p99jq7wdzpizvoq7tz.webp 400w, 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https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/l9gthr3byrbrcto5cii.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"Kingfisher Bay Resort, K&#039;gari (Fraser Island), Australia 3\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/e3gevu1bgailr3cewpuy.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/e3gevu1bgailr3cewpuy.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/e3gevu1bgailr3cewpuy.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/e3gevu1bgailr3cewpuy.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/e3gevu1bgailr3cewpuy.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"Kingfisher Bay Resort, K&#039;gari (Fraser Island), Australia 4\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/tmyusozt2an1oww5ukx.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/tmyusozt2an1oww5ukx.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/tmyusozt2an1oww5ukx.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/tmyusozt2an1oww5ukx.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/tmyusozt2an1oww5ukx.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"Kingfisher Bay Resort, K&#039;gari (Fraser Island), Australia 5\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/4myo4aokqaslcgrrf.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/4myo4aokqaslcgrrf.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/4myo4aokqaslcgrrf.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/4myo4aokqaslcgrrf.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/4myo4aokqaslcgrrf.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"Kingfisher Bay Resort, K&#039;gari (Fraser Island), Australia 6\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/3v659hgnzxighpnj47vw.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/3v659hgnzxighpnj47vw.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/3v659hgnzxighpnj47vw.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/3v659hgnzxighpnj47vw.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/3v659hgnzxighpnj47vw.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"Kingfisher Bay Resort, K&#039;gari (Fraser Island), Australia 7\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/3x3mpgssol2bnq7nhp9r3.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/3x3mpgssol2bnq7nhp9r3.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/3x3mpgssol2bnq7nhp9r3.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/3x3mpgssol2bnq7nhp9r3.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/3x3mpgssol2bnq7nhp9r3.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"Kingfisher Bay Resort, K&#039;gari (Fraser Island), Australia 8\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_details\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/kingfisher-bay-resort\/2c4c2e20-2c08-4983-a372-db148598fd65\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP deal_card mapped \" data-name=\"Kingfisher Bay Resort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t\t<div class=\"dealcard_details_inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>K&#8217;gari (Fraser Island), Australia<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Kingfisher Bay Resort<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You&#8217;re sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor pools and an outdoor tennis court. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade\/game room, and gift shops\/newsstands.<\/div><div class=\"rating_box\"><span class=\"rating_count gold \">8.6<\/span><span class=\"rating_label\">Excellent<\/span><span class=\"rating_reviews\">2576 reviews<\/span><\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$609<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View offer<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Add a little luxury:<\/strong> With Lexus, your prestige vehicle for the city or wherever the road may lead you, countless unforgettable memories on the open road await. Once inside you\u2019ll be embraced by the Tazuna-designed interior that fully connects you to the vehicle, through the placement of intuitive features such as the generously-sized touchscreen and spacious, air-conditioned leather bucket seats \u2013 all paired with an innovative hybrid engine offering sharp fuel efficiency and exhilarating power.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 1: Brisbane&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-4-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Image of a Lexus car to drive the Ultimate Queensland Road Trip: Brisbane to Townsville - Luxury Escapes\" class=\"wp-image-7589\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Steer your road trip in the right direction with Lexus.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Brisbane, Queensland\u2019s powerhouse capital, is a city of mighty contrasts. World-class galleries and a flourishing food culture backed by the country\u2019s best local produce make this city an unmissable road trip stop, while the surrounding region\u2019s primordial rainforests and rolling vineyards elevate it to new heights.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay overnight at W Hotel \u2013 valet parking is available onsite or there\u2019s self-parking at Wilson Parking\u2019s Brisbane Quarter. The hotel\u2019s signature \u2018Whatever\/Whenever\u2019 service, unbeatable Brisbane River location and unmistakable quirky style make it the perfect starting line.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to indulge in the city\u2019s brilliant culinary scene \u2013 we recommend a sumptuous <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/experience\/dry-aged-beef-experience-(for-2-4-people)\/rez:PWP6JX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shared dining experience<\/a>, complete with a dry-aged, fire-pit grilled tomahawk steak, at City Winery Brisbane.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"lux_UI lux_single_dealcard cacheid_f0a23714a15322550f00558a812b8740\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_preview\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide lux_dealcard_gallery\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: The Inchcolm , Brisbane, Queensland\"><div class=\"splide__arrows\"><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/the-inchcolm-brisbane-queensland-australia\/006Ii000002Hc68IAC\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC  LuxPlus  mapped \" data-name=\"The Inchcolm \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><div class=\"splide__list\"><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/e4jhvrdscfu2l6g09wnp.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/e4jhvrdscfu2l6g09wnp.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/e4jhvrdscfu2l6g09wnp.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/e4jhvrdscfu2l6g09wnp.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/e4jhvrdscfu2l6g09wnp.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"The Inchcolm , 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src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/cc6rkbovgnodrcvlvc1i.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/cc6rkbovgnodrcvlvc1i.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/cc6rkbovgnodrcvlvc1i.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/cc6rkbovgnodrcvlvc1i.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/cc6rkbovgnodrcvlvc1i.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"The Inchcolm , Brisbane, Queensland 3\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/cpo4arov596uzbmnf72j.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/cpo4arov596uzbmnf72j.webp 400w, 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https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/sbu62ku6bw8gwms70nks.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"The Inchcolm , Brisbane, Queensland 5\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/f3iy9anips8n9otlgcib.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/f3iy9anips8n9otlgcib.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/f3iy9anips8n9otlgcib.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/f3iy9anips8n9otlgcib.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/f3iy9anips8n9otlgcib.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"The Inchcolm , Brisbane, Queensland 6\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/2u1qhiqtwfmoif34j6o.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/2u1qhiqtwfmoif34j6o.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/2u1qhiqtwfmoif34j6o.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/2u1qhiqtwfmoif34j6o.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/2u1qhiqtwfmoif34j6o.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"The Inchcolm , Brisbane, Queensland 7\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/399ufetoedxrbd8buhaj.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/399ufetoedxrbd8buhaj.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/399ufetoedxrbd8buhaj.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/399ufetoedxrbd8buhaj.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/399ufetoedxrbd8buhaj.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"The Inchcolm , Brisbane, Queensland 8\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_details\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/the-inchcolm-brisbane-queensland-australia\/006Ii000002Hc68IAC\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC deal_card LuxPlus  mapped \" data-name=\"The Inchcolm \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t\t<div class=\"dealcard_details_inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Brisbane, Queensland<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">The Inchcolm <\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Glamorous Neo-Georgian Hotel in Brisbane CBD with Martini Bar &#038; Bistro<\/div><div class=\"rating_box\"><span class=\"rating_count gold \">8.6<\/span><span class=\"rating_label\">Excellent<\/span><span class=\"rating_reviews\">26 reviews<\/span><\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$474<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$480<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tax\">taxes &#038; fees apply<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View 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Stay at Breeze Mooloolaba for luxury apartment living directly overlooking the shimmering blues of Mooloolaba Beach, or the five-star Rumba Beach Resort to maximise your exposure to the Sunshine Coast\u2019s numberless spectacular beaches. With such a breezy drive, you\u2019ll have plenty of time to frolic across sun-kissed surf and sand.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 3: Noosa&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a cruisy half-hour drive north to Noosa from the Sunshine Coast, but you\u2019ll feel like you\u2019ve floated into another world. The town is ensconced by vivid blue waters and lush rainforest, at once intimate and laidback, feeling like you\u2019ve stumbled on a precious secret \u2013 wander through spiky screwpine and witness stunning seascapes at Tea Tree Bay or savour artisanal ice cream on the Main Beach. Check into On The Beach Noosa Resort for a sophisticated stay at these luxury beachfront apartments complete with a private balcony overlooking the sparkling ocean.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 4: Tin Can Bay and Hervey Bay&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re in for a treat \u2013 the 90-minute drive from Noosa to Tin Can Bay is a wonderful journey, cutting through Toolara State Forest\u2019s exotic pines and mangrove creeks en route to the easy-going seaside town. Leave before dawn if you want to arrive in time to feed the endangered Indo-Pacific dolphins at the Barnacles Dolphin Centre.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Press on another hour to Hervey Bay \u2013 the entirely flat, pristine waters are the best place to catch a glimpse of the majestic humpback whales. Stay overnight at Mantra Hervey Bay for stylish rooms with spectacular Coral Sea views to match.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 5: Bundaberg and Bargara&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-2-1-1024x576.jpg?crop=1\" alt=\"Image of a Lexus car driving the country roads on the Ultimate Queensland Road Trip: Brisbane to Townsville - Luxury Escapes\" class=\"wp-image-7595\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Take your escape into your own hands during this ultimate QLD road trip. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Drive an hour and a half through Bingera National Park\u2019s mellow wetlands and through swaying cane fields to arrive at Bundaberg, Australia\u2019s cherished rum capital. Treat yourself to a glass of local \u2018bundy\u2019, popularly mixed with Coca-Cola, at the iconic Bundaberg Rum Distillery, which offers tours and tastings daily. Onwards through the fields to nearby Bargara \u2013 stay overnight at the Mantra Bargara Resort nestled amongst lush tropical landscaping, on the dazzling Queensland coast.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 6: Rockhampton and Yeppoon&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Historic Victorian buildings, ambling cane trains and cows as far as the eye can see \u2013 Rockhampton, Australia\u2019s beef capital, is a breezy three-hour drive from Bargara through picturesque villages and past grand salt lakes. Stop for a cracking meat pie lunch and then head onwards towards Yeppoon, a 40-minute drive north through the volcanic wilderness of Baga National Park. We recommend a stop at the vast, coral-filled Capricorn Caves before exploring Yeppoon\u2019s beachy-keen boutiques and surf shops. Stay overnight at the quirky Coral Inn Boutique Hotel, the perfect place to slow down and savour Yeppoon\u2019s many charms.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 7: Mackay&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re deep into Whitsunday country now \u2013 sparkling emerald islands dot the horizon, backed by the shimmering majesty of the Great Barrier Reef. It\u2019s a delightful four-hour journey to Mackay, through lush rainforests and past waterlily wetlands. Mackay\u2019s an adventurer\u2019s wonderland \u2013 breathtaking stretches of subtropical rainforest, technicolour reefs and balmy waterholes guarantee an unforgettable stop. Make yourself at home for the evening at Quest Mackay on Gordon.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 8: Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tanned, grand and never bland, Airlie Beach is the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands and the great blue beyond, only a two-hour cruise through emerald sugar cane fields and verdant rainforests. Buzzing with world-class restaurants, quirky markets and palm-fringed sands, the coastal town deserves every bit of its incredible reputation. 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Swing your way through the island\u2019s best golf courses or grab your wetsuit and dive below the surface and explore the magnificence of the Great Barrier Reef. Stay overnight at the adults-only Beach Club, offering unrestrained luxury on the tranquil edge of Catseye Beach.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 10: Townsville&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Savour every moment of the 3.5-hour coastal drive from Airlie Beach to Townsville\u2019s stunning landscapes. Wander the town\u2019s famous esplanade, admire its historic architecture, visit the world-class Reef HQ Aquarium or take the short ferry hop to the magnificent Magnetic Island. 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