Getting around Queensland

Why go

The right mode depends on the landscape you want to see. A coastal rail journey can make the distance part of the trip, while flying frees time for the reef or rainforest. A car is useful for dispersed stops, but inland dirt roads and long gaps between towns need preparation.

Useful to know

• Plan distant regions as separate bases and compare total door-to-door travel time.
• Check current rail and bus timetables before building a day around a connection.
• On Cape York, check sealed and unsealed road conditions and vehicle suitability; carry supplies and tell someone your route.