Drive Queensland: Bruce Highway from Cairns to Brisbane

Townsville is a coastal city in Queensland, it is the largest urban center north of the Sunshine Coast. It has a tropical climate, a beautiful coastline, and is located near some of Queensland's most iconic places, including the Great Barrier Reef and Magnetic Island. The city has a rich history, with a number of protected sites and museums that testify to its past as a strategic military base and port city. Today, it is a vibrant city with a wide range of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and water sports.

Continuation to Airlie Beach, a famous tourist center and base for many cruises that reach the Whitsunday Islands. Airlie Beach is a small coastal town on the Whitsunday Coast, adjacent to the Great Barrier Reef and the beautiful Whitsunday Islands. It is a popular tourist destination, known for its beautiful beaches, turquoise waters, and tropical climate. It is a hub for water activities such as snorkeling, diving, and sailing. The town has a vibrant nightlife, with a variety of bars, clubs, and restaurants that welcome visitors from all over the world. It is also a starting point for exploring nearby attractions, including the Great Barrier Reef, Whitehaven Beach, and Conway National Park.

You pass through Shute Harbour, Proserpine, and Mackay surrounded by a rustling sea of sugar cane. I arrive in Rockhampton in the evening. Approximately 485km/6.5 hours.

Heading south, we come across the town of Gladstone and continuing along the Bruce Highway, we arrive at Hervey Bay, a base for whale watching (July-October) and excursions to Fraser Island. (Approximately 395km / 5 hours). Hervey Bay si trova a nord di Brisbane, ed offre una spettacolare vista sulle isole di Fraser Island e Lady Elliot Island. É conosciuta soprattutto come il punto di partenza per visitare Fraser Island, la più grande isola di sabbia del mondo. Tra le principali attrazioni di Hervey Bay ci sono le spiagge, il Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, un museo che celebra la cultura aborigena della regione, e per le balene, che visitano le acque intorno ad Hervey Bay ogni anno durante la loro migrazione annuale.