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Brisbane to Townsville Roadtrip Guide

The Brisbane to Townsville drive showcases the best of Queensland’s coast — from vibrant cities and quaint beach towns to waterfalls, islands, and reef experiences. With Imoova’s vehicle relocations from just $1/day, it’s one of the most affordable ways to explore the sunshine state — whether you're choosing campervan rental or a self-drive car rental.

📍 Day 1: Brisbane to Noosa (via Sunshine Coast)

🛣️ Distance: 150 km | 🚐 Drive Time: 2 hrs

Things to Do:

  • 🏖️ Chill at Mooloolaba Beach

  • ☕ Walk Noosa National Park coastal trail

  • 🛍️ Shop and dine on Hastings Street

Food Spots:

  • 🍣 Sushi Yah-man, Mooloolaba

  • 🍳 Betty’s Burgers, Noosa

Campgrounds:

  • 🏕️ Noosa River Holiday Park

  • 🏕️ Ingenia Holidays Noosa

📍 Day 2: Noosa to Hervey Bay (via Rainbow Beach)

🛣️ Distance: 220 km | 🚐 Drive Time: 3 hrs

Things to Do:

  • 🌈 Visit Rainbow Beach

  • 🏝️ Optional: Half-day tour to K'gari (Fraser Island)

  • 🐋 Whale watching (seasonal, July–Oct)

Food Spots:

  • 🥗 Enzo’s on the Beach

  • 🍕 Bayaroma Café

Campgrounds:

  • 🏕️ Fraser Coast Tourist Park

  • 🏕️ Harbour View Caravan Park

📍 Day 3: Hervey Bay to Agnes Water / 1770

🛣️ Distance: 240 km | 🚐 Drive Time: 3.5 hrs

Things to Do:

  • 🏄 Take a surf lesson at Agnes Water (Australia’s northernmost surf beach!)

  • ⛵ Sunset cruise from 1770 Marina

  • 🐚 Relax on quiet, palm-fringed beaches

Food Spots:

  • 🥞 Getaway Garden Café

  • 🐟 1770 Marina Café

Campgrounds:

  • 🏕️ 1770 Campground (right on the beach!)

  • 🏕️ Agnes Water Beach Holidays

📍 Day 4: Agnes Water to Yeppoon

🛣️ Distance: 300 km | 🚐 Drive Time: 4 hrs

Things to Do:

  • 🐊 Visit Koorana Crocodile Farm

  • 🏝️ Take the ferry to Great Keppel Island (optional day trip)

  • 🚶 Stroll the Yeppoon Lagoon beachfront and cool off in the lagoon

Food Spots:

  • 🍤 Keppel Bay Sailing Club

  • 🍹 Lure Living

Campgrounds:

  • 🏕️ NRMA Capricorn Yeppoon Holiday Park

  • 🏕️ Beachside Caravan Park

📍 Day 5: Yeppoon to Airlie Beach

🛣️ Distance: 500 km | 🚐 Drive Time: 6 hrs

Things to Do:

  • 🛥️ Sunset at Airlie Beach Lagoon

  • 🏝️ Optional: Whitsundays cruise or overnight tour

  • 🛍️ Explore the Airlie Beach markets

Food Spots:

  • 🥗 Bohemian Raw Café

  • 🍔 The Deck Airlie Beach

Campgrounds:

  • 🏕️ BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort

  • 🏕️ NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park

📍 Day 6: Airlie Beach to Townsville (via Bowen)

🛣️ Distance: 275 km | 🚐 Drive Time: 3.5 hrs

Things to Do:

  • 📸 Quick beach break at Horseshoe Bay, Bowen

  • 🚡 Take the ferry to Magnetic Island (optional half-day)

  • 🌅 Sunset walk along The Strand

Food Spots:

  • 🍝 Jam Corner, Townsville

  • 🍨 Juliette’s Gelateria

Campgrounds:

  • 🏕️ Rowes Bay Beachfront Holiday Park

  • 🏕️ BIG4 Townsville Gateway Holiday Park

Roadtrip Tips

  • ⛽ Fuel is frequent, but top up in small towns

  • 🏕️ Use WikiCamps to find free/paid campgrounds

  • 🐋 Whale season: July–October (Hervey Bay)

  • 🧼 Most campsites offer hot showers and laundry facilities

  • 📶 Signal may drop in rural areas — download offline maps

Ready to hit the road from Brisbane to Townsville? With Imoova’s $1/day vehicle relocation deals, you can travel in comfort for less. Many deals include fuel reimbursements, so it’s never been easier to explore Queensland’s coast.

Brisbane to Townsville Fuel Calculator

Brisbane to Townsville road trip scenery

Estimated Fuel Cost

A$238.40

Based on average gasoline price A$1.90 per litre

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