Re: DRIVING FROM CAIRNS TO SURFERS Posted: Sun February 24, 2008 06:17 AM UTC
The weather in June should be good.
From Cairns to Townsville is a lovely scenic drive. You could call into Mission Beach and stay a night or two, it's lovely there, beautiful beach. There are many places you can stay, a couple of caravan parks with cabins etc.
After Mission you could head to Airlie Beach, this is the gateway to the Islands, Whitsunday Island group, this includes Daydream, Hamilton Islands. It would be great to visit one of these Islands if you have a chance, OR you could do a boat trip and visit some. Plenty of options for this.You could leave your car at Airlie and spend a day or two on an Island. I am sure the kids and big kids would love that:)
Then follow the highway down south. Yeppoon is another place that has some good beaches to enjoy.
I would then suggest that you call into Hervey Bay and do a trip over to Fraser Island, this is not to be missed, it's amazing place. You need a 4x4 to go onto the Idland, BUT there are various tours that you could do. There are overnighters as well, I am sure the kids would love this.
We have some great caravan parks. Check out Big4 caravan park site.
http://qld.big4.com.au/public/
Also check out YHA in Queensland. These hostels are set up for families as well as single travellers.
http://www.yha.com.au/hostels/search/state.cfm?stateid=3
You could do part of the trip Inland, but I think the kids would probably prefer the coast trip. Having two weeks will allow you to have a very nice relaxed trip.
Cheers
Anne
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