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7 Day Great Barrier Reef Drive

Your adventure starts here

7 Day Great Barrier Reef Drive

Travel along the stunning North Queensland coastline where you will encounter secluded beaches and charming holiday towns.

Welcome to one of the most popular drives in Queensland. The Great Barrier Reef Drive may be short but it covers some of Tropical North Queensland’s most famous  and stunning spots, including World Heritage sites, national parks and wildlife only found in North Queensland. Be sure to pack your bikinis and boardies, your rental campervan is waiting to explore the stunning coastline with you! 

This road trip includes the only place in the world where dual World Heritage areas of the Daintree Rainforest and Great Barrier Reef collide and is nothing short of spectacular. You really do have to see it to believe it, as there's nothing else in the world quite like it.

7
days
303
kms
4
Stops
1625
Types Of Fish

Itinerary

This round trip from Cairns through Queensland’s scenic tropical coastline will take you to some of Australia's most breathtaking locations.

Day 1: Cairns to Palm Cove (27km, 35mins)

Day 2: Palm Cove to Port Douglas (43km, 41mins)

Day 3: Port Douglas

Day 4: Port Douglas to Mossman Gorge (22km, 21mins)

Day 5: Mossman Gorge to Cape Tribulation (68kms, 1hr 36mins)

Day 6: Cape Tribulation 

Day 7: Cape Tribulation to Cairns (142km, 2hr 45mins)

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Highlights

Palm Cove Beach, Queensland

Beach Villages

One of the beach villages you'll come across is Palm Cove. A unique and relaxing village by the Coral Sea where centuries old “paperbark” Melaleuca trees line the esplanade. Its relaxed and sophisticated atmosphere makes Palm Cove the perfect beach side holiday. We guarantee you'll fall in love with this tropical heaven and never want to leave.

 

Great Barrier Reef, Far North Queensland

Great Barrier Reef

While in Port Douglas, hop on board one of the many boats leaving for the Great Barrier Reef. Whether you prefer a quick trip to the Low Isles or a full-day family-friendly jaunt on a reef platform. In just 40 minutes, you can be on the Outer Reef, giving you a full day of snorkelling or diving at various spots coming eye to eye with the diverse ecosystem of coral and marine life that lives beneath the surface.

Daintree Rainforest, Queensland

Lush Rainforests

While exploring Tropical North Queensland, walk through the Cape Tribulation forest on hiking trails and wooden boardwalks, climb high above the canopy on ziplines, take a dip in the Emmagen Creek swimming hole or paddleboard along the still waters of the Mossman River. Look out for Cassowary birds as they peck their way through the undergrowth and always be on watch for crocodiles along the Daintree River.

Cassowary in North QLD

Unique Wildlife

Throughout Tropical North Queensland there are a number of species that can only be found in this unique location. Throughout your journey make sure you spot at least one! The Southern Cassowary, Bennett’s and Lumholtz Tree-Kangaroos, Daintree River Ringtail Possum, Buff Breasted Paradise Kingfisher, Ulysses Butterfly & Spotted-Tailed Quoll are all unique to this special place.  

Places to stay

Caravan parks in Tropical North Queensland

Cape Tribulation Camping, Queensland

Cape Tribulation Camping

BIG4 Port Douglas Pool Facilities

BIG4 Port Douglas Glengarry Holiday Park

Cairns Coconut Ingenia Campsite

Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut

NRMA Palm Cove Holiday Park

NRMA Palm Cove Holiday Park

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