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Whether you long to get closer to nature, immerse yourself in local culture, explore ancient traditions or simply sample the finest, freshest regional food and wines, the Great Tropical Drive is the trip to take. Winding its way from palm-fringed beaches, through to ancient rainforests and the golden outback of North Queensland, this self-drive tour route takes in attractions such as the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, Hinchinbrook Island and Undara Lava Tubes over 12 sensational days. Or if you're short on time, the route can be broken down from overnight drives onto the Tablelands, to week-long 4WD and campervan excursions into the goldfields. Just off the Great Tropical Drive you'll discover there are all kinds of amazing activities to throw yourself into from the Great Barrier Reef to outback adventures. Click here for more information. |
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Austravel Recommends
Two week Great Tropical Drive Adventure from
£1,625pp Including return
international flights from London to Cairns with Cathay
Pacific, 13 nights accommodation ranging from 3-5
hotels and unique lodges, and 14 days 4WD Avis car
hire. Based on two sharing.
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Wildlife
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North Queensland is home to a huge diversity of wildlife
and an abundance of species resulting from the four natural
bio-regions.
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Adventures
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Climb mountains, go trekking, try game fishing, fossick
the gemfields - explore this challenging landscape.
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Food and wine
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The bounty of the Coral Sea, rich volcanic soil and mild
tropical climate yield a vast range of produce.
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Indigenous
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The Great Tropical Drive passes through the traditional
lands of over 20 distinctly different tribal groups.
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Nature
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Uncover the hidden secrets of an area of unrivalled natural
beauty.
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Heritage
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Experience the life of a shipwrecked castaway, seek out the
treasures which inspired Australia's last great gold rush.
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