Mission Beach is a great beach and is 115km south of Cairns Australia. Stop off here for a couple of hours before traveling a further 235km to Magnetic Island. To get here you need to head to Townsville and then catch a ferry over to the island. Ferry times are fairly regular but only once every hour so agree a time and aim to get there to avoid waiting around.
Not that well known but perfect for island getaways.
This island has everything and despite being in the Tropical north of Queensland, it boasts to have 320 days of sunshine. The rain doesn't seem to hit here although I'd still skip January through to March if you want to guarantee yourself no rain.
Once on the island you can either enjoy the beaches, snorkel, water sports, tennis or horse riding. Swimming is safe and it's warm enough to swim all year round.
Places to stay include
Mantra One Bright Point - modern, clean and very near the ferry terminal. Make sure you ask for a room with an ocean view.
Sails on Horseshoe This is getting a little tired now BUT it has probably the best location, only moments from the beach. It's also a bit quieter here as its away from the pub.
Magnetic Island to Arlie Beach (280km)This is the gateway to the magical Whitsundays islands.
The Whitsundays Australia are probably the most stunning part of Australia but equally one of the most expensive too. Airlie beach itself is a cheap option for visiting the islands. Follow this link to find out what to do on Whitsundays Australia
If you are planning on taking a campervan,You can camp in a variety of places including
Arilie Cove Van Parkhttp://www.hotelscombined.com/Hotel/Airlie_Cove_Resort_and_Van_Park_Airlie_Beach.htm?a_aid=13911
or Aspen Parks http://www.aspenparks.com.au/holiday-destinations/queensland/airlie-beach/island-gateway-holiday-park/welcome.aspx
But see the Whitsundays Australia for more accommodation ideas.
Airlie Beach to Rockhampton – 481kmThere is now not much to see until you get to the Sunshine Coast (in my opinion) so its up to you how hard core you want to be. It would take you 14 hours to drive to Noosa from here so you still need to break up the journey a bit more!
I’d try to get to Rockhampton which is approx 481km. Rockhampton isn’t too bad. It’s the place to get a great steak as it’s the capital of Australia’s beef farming industry. But if you are vegetarian, you should find some good Barrumundi as the local Fitzroy river has an abundance of these fish.
This is a chance to get to know the real Australia outside of the fancy cities and tourist routes like Ayers Rock and Cairns Australia. Don't expect anything too exciting and you won't be disappointed!
Places to stay in Rockhampton:
The Edge Luxury Apartments - luxury might be over promising but its probably the best place to stay in Rockhampton. The apartments are big and clean. Location is just outside the main town
Best Western Cattle City Motor Inn - not a bad little stop over place. It has broadband and a restaurant and is right on the main highway (can be a little noisy as a result) But very affordable.
Rockhampton to Hervey Bay (Gateway to Fraser Island) 390km
You need a full day really to drive to Hervey Bay and then a further day or two to do Fraser Island Australia This is one of my favourite places. An island made entirely of sand and a chance to get back to nature. One not to be missed!
Remember, you can’t take your campervan onto the island – 4 wd vehicles only. You'll find plenty of companies willing to hire you a 4WD and camping gear. Or you can take an organised tour. Try to stay overnight and camp on the beach though - it really is a wonderful experience.
Hervey Bay to Noosa 180km Noosa or Noosa Heads is a fantastic seaside town with fabulous beaches, forest walks, boutique shopping, gourmet restaurants and some nightlife. This is a great place to relax for a few days and enjoy the sunshine. A classic destination for the Sydneysiders to get away from city life.
Find out more by clicking Noosa Australia
Noosa to Brisbane 160km
A chance to get back to civilization and city life! Brisbane Travel experiences are not to be missed. Did you know that Brisbane is now becoming THE centre for the arts? Click on the link above to find out what you should do and where to stay in Brisbane
You should also consider partying in the Gold Coast which is an area about an hour outside of Brisbane. It has fantastic beaches and is a total party town - think an Australian version of Vegas! Infact the locals call it Brisvegas! More details at the link above.
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