Self-Drive

Queensland's beauty is undeniable – pristine beaches, vibrant coral reefs, lush rainforests, and bustling cities. There's something for everyone, and the best part? You can experience it all at your own pace.

Looking for a comfortable place to stay after a day of adventure? We've got you covered with fantastic hotels along the way, so you can focus on the breathtaking views and amazing experiences Queensland has to offer.

	CALOUNDRA Stay at Caloundra Central Apartment Must see: Caloundra Coastal Walk Must do: Hire a jetski or boat Must dine: Seafood Market at Caloundra
	CALOUNDRA - 1770/AGNES WATER Stay at 1770 Lagoons Central Apartment Resort Must see: Bustard Bay Lookout, Discovery Trail Lookout or Bush Heritage Paperbark Forest broadwalk Must do: Surfing, Kayaking or LARC Tours Must dine: Plantation Bar & Restaurant
	1770/AGNES WATER - GLADSTONE Stay at one of our 4 hotels in Gladstone Must see: Island Snorkelling (Heron, Facing, Wilson, Curtis) Must do: Beach Art Music Markets or the turf club (all within 10 mins drive of our hotels) Must dine: Gladstone Fish Markets, Waterfront microbrewery or The Big Crab
	GLADSTONE - ROCKHAMPTON Stay at Rockhampton Riverside Central Must see: Capricorn Caves (28km), Mount Archer Broadwalk and Spleiner Lookout (12km) Must do: Sunset River Cruise, Kershaw Garden or Rockhampton zoo Must dine: Boat house, East Street for bars and restaurants or The Bush Inn Bar
	ROCKHAMPTON - EMERALD Stay at Emerald Central Hotel Must see: Botanic gardens (750m walk), Lake Maraboon (20min drive) or Sapphire Gemfield (40min drive) Must do: Art gallery and CBD Artworks (400m walk), Historic Railway Station (750m) or The Big Easel (1km walk) Must dine: Theo's Cafe, Fairbairn, Maraboon Tavern
	EMERALD - MACKAY Stay at Mackay Oceanside Central Must see: Town Beach, Illawong beach or Far beach Must do: Fishing, stroll at the Marina Village and Shipyard Must dine: Centro Bar and Restaurant
	MACKAY - CAIRNS Stay at Cairns Central Plaza Apartment Hotel Must see: Kuranda Rainforest, Baron Falls, Cairns Esplanade Lagoons Must do: Rusty's Market, Cairns Aquarium, Skyrail Rainforest Must dine: Hemigway's Brewery Cairns Wharf and many seafood restaurant the wharf