Coopers Creek, Daintree Rainforest, QLD © Tourism Australia

Coopers Creek, Daintree Rainforest, Queensland © Tourism Australia

16-day family road trip: Gold Coast to Cairns

16-day family road trip: Gold Coast to Cairns

SkyPoint Climb, Gold Coast, QLD © Tourism and Events Queensland

SkyPoint Climb, Gold Coast, Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland

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Top tip

Beach Bikes specialises in family bookings with a convenient drop-off and pick up service, but be sure to book in advance.

Dreamworld, Gold Coast, QLD © Tourism and Events Queensland

Dreamworld, Gold Coast, Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland

Wild dolphin feeding at Tangalooma Island Resort, Moreton Island, QLD © Brisbane Marketing

Wild dolphin feeding at Tangalooma Island Resort, Moreton Island, Queensland © Brisbane Marketing

Australia Zoo, Sunshine Coast, QLD © Tourism and Events Queensland

Australia Zoo, Sunshine Coast, Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland

Glass House Mountains, Sunshine Coast, QLD © Tourism and Events Queensland

Glass House Mountains, Sunshine Coast, Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland

Noosa, Sunshine Coast, QLD © Tourism and Events Queensland

Noosa, Sunshine Coast, Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland

When to go

If you’re there on a Wednesday or Saturday, check out the quirky and colourful iconic Eumundi Markets, a 20-minute drive from Noosa Main Beach.

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Hervey Bay Whale Watching, Hervey Bay, QLD © Matthew Taylor, Tourism and Events Queensland

Hervey Bay Whale Watching, Hervey Bay, Queensland © Matthew Taylor, Tourism and Events Queensland

Family looking at S.S. Maheno on K’gari, Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland

S.S. Maheno, K’gari (Fraser Island), Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland

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Did you know?

Stretching more than 120 kilometres, K’gari is the largest sand island in the world.

1770, QLD © Tourism and Events Queensland

1770, Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland

Fun fact

Town of 1770 got its name from being the site of Captain Cook’s first landing in Queensland in, you guessed it, the year 1770.

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Dreamtime Cultural Centre, Rockhampton, QLD © Tourism and Events Queensland

Dreamtime Cultural Centre, Rockhampton, Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland

Capricorn Caves, Rockhampton, QLD © Capricorn Caves

Capricorn Caves, Rockhampton, Queensland © Capricorn Caves

Snorkelling in Manta Ray Bay, Hook Island, Whitsundays, Queensland © Ocean Rafting

Hook Island, Whitsundays, Queensland © Ocean Rafting

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Museum of Underwater Art, near Townsville, Queensland © Museum of Underwater Art

Museum of Underwater Art, near Townsville, Queensland © Museum of Underwater Art

Prawn Star, Cairns Marlin Marina, Queensland © Tourism Tropical North Queensland

Prawn Star, Cairns Marlin Marina, Queensland © Tourism Tropical North Queensland

Daintree Discovery Centre, Cow Bay, QLD © Tourism and Events Queensland

Daintree Discovery Centre, Cow Bay, Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland

Ocean Safari, Mackay Reef, QLD © Tourism Australia

Ocean Safari, Mackay Reef, Queensland © Tourism Australia