Roadtrips
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.
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