One of Australia’s most popular holiday destinations!
The stretch of coastline north of Sydney and into Queensland is vast and beautiful. There are so many small seaside towns, large resort cities and several of the country’s best beaches that it can be difficult to choose which ones to visit, so why not visit them all? Hire the vehicle of your choice and take a road trip along the coast. You may find that perfect community where you’d like to spend the rest of your holiday, or the call of the road may take you all the way up to Cairns.
There are plenty of attractions to visit along the way and this part of the country is also renowned for its Big Things, so it’s impossible for the drive to become boring. Hop onto the Pacific Highway from Sydney to Brisbane, about 925 km to the north. How about taking a side trip inland to Tamworth, home of the Big Golden Guitar and the Tamworth Country Music Festival, too? One Big Thing not to miss during your trip is the Big Banana in Coffs Harbour, since it’s one of the earliest of Down Under’s quirky, oversized structures.
Have a ball on the Gold Coast
Once you cross the state border into Queensland, the first big city is the Gold Coast, home to a wealth of exciting theme parks and the famous Surfer’s Paradise. Plan ahead and book your theme park and show tickets online now. Choose from:
3 for 3 Pass – The Gold Coast 3 Theme Park Pass provides holders with one visit to Warner Bros. Movie World, one visit to Sea World and one visit to Wet ‘n’ Wild Water World over 3 consecutive days.
21 day Super Pass – Entry to Sea World, Warner Bros. Movie World & Wet ‘n’ Wild Water World for 21 consecutive days from your first visit.
Australian Outback Spectacular Dinner and Show – An evening of outstanding entertainment combines with a delicious 3 course meal and drinks.
From Brisbane, get onto the Bruce Highway for a drive into tropical Queensland. Stop at the late Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo in Beerwah to see native fauna.
Onwards to the North
All along the coast to Cairns there are little towns from where to go on excursions to the islands of the Great Barrier Reef, Australia’s Biggest Thing. Hervey Bay, for instance, is the gateway to Fraser Island, one of the southernmost islands along the Reef. Don’t miss the stunning Whitsunday Islands, easily reachable by boat or ferry transfer from Airlie Beach.
Even though the highways between Sydney and Cairns are good, hiring one of our 4WD vehicles is your best option, since on some of the Queensland Islands this is the only way to get around. Besides, you need space for your surfboard!
