Canecutter Heritage  
Innisfail - Silkwood - Innisfail (162km)
This relaxing, scenic 3-day drive takes you from the Art Deco architecture of Innisfail, to the re-discovered Spanish themed pleasure garden, passing through lush sugarcane fields and rainforest. This drive gives you a real ‘taste’ of the tropics – including sampling tropical fruit wines and fresh exotic fruits. More |
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Tully to Mission Beach  
Tully - Mission Beach - Tully (218km)
Be exposed to the scenic wonders of the tropical north – lush rainforests, golden beaches and the elusive cassowary. Marvel at the traditions and culture of the local Indigenous people and experience unlimited adventure opportunities. More |
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Reef to Rainforest 
Cairns - Port Douglas - Yungaburra - Cairns (261km)
Experience one of the most beautiful ocean drives in the world, where reef and rainforest lie side by side, as you cruise the highway to Port Douglas. Then drive up Rex Range and spend a few days tasting the speciality foods of tropical Australia. More |
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Cooktown 
Cooktown - Laura - Cooktown (279km)
Explore deep into the past from the present on a journey that explores the colour of the varied landscape of Cape York Peninsula, ancient Aboriginal culture, early colonial history and contemporary remote Australia lifestyles. More |
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Paluma
Townsville - Paluma - Townsville (279km)
Drive from Townsville (some areas require 4WD vehicles) to this picturesque region of contrasts. You can find beaches, cool mountain ranges, villages, rivers, lookouts, World Heritage rainforest, outback and grazing country. Explore this photogenic section of the Great Green Way region. More |
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Waterfalls
Cairns - Malanda - Cairns (326km)
Cruise through fields of sugar cane before climbing the coastal range to the Highlands, a true mountain retreat, where farming communities share the tablelands with some of region’s most impressive natural habitats. More |
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Liquid Gold
Townsville - Ayr - Townsville (350km)
Spend a relaxing 2-day drive viewing National Parks, sugarcane fields and meeting the locals. Observe an abundance of wildlife particularly birds. Learn about the local history including legendary ghost stories in historic Ravenswood. Visit Plantation Park to climb and take a photo of Gubulla Munda, the totem of the local indigenous group. More |
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Western Heritage
Townsville - Charters Towers - Townsville (412km)
This tour includes the heritage goldmining town of Charters Towers, the outback and wetlands. Encompassing a range of Australian experiences, the southern region includes rivers, mountain ranges, geological formations and an abundance of flora and fauna, The small rural communities offer the visitor agricultural history, culture and great stories. More |
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Daintree Explorer
Mossman - Bloomfield Track- Cooktown - Mossman (417km)
Explore the rugged landscape beyond the Daintree coast. Immerse yourself in Rainforest Aboriginal culture, spot a croc or two, and discover the legacy of Captain James Cook and the north’s great goldrush.
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Great Green Way
Townsville - Cairns (457km)
Starting from Townsville or Cairns, the Great Green Way encompasses the World Heritage Listed Wet Tropics Rainforest and Great Barrier Reef, islands, waterfalls, wetlands, farming areas and friendly country towns. It's the perfect drive to experience coastal North Queensland. More |
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Hinchinbrook
Ingham - Lucinda - Hidden Valley - Ingham (462km)
Starting from Ingham, visitors can experience the delights of beaches, rivers, valleys, a dormant volcano, wetlands, sugarcane and Australia’s highest single drop waterfall; Wallaman Falls. More |
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Georgetown
Ravenshoe - Undara - The Lynd Junction (489km)
Descend from the Tablelands to the base of the Great Dividing Range where the grasslands of the Gulf Savannah reveal the remains of 160 extinct volcanoes in the McBride Volcanic Province. More |
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Chillagoe
Mareeba - Chillagoe - Undara - Mareeba (559km)
This trail is a true adventure drive that will take you from lush rainforests across the golden savannah - where you will disappear underground to explore the limestone caves of Chillagoe and Undara lava tubes. 4WD vehicle recommended. More |
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Food & Wine Trail
Cairns - Cooktown - Charters Towers - Townsville (2074km)
The bounty of the Coral Sea, rich volcanic soil and mild tropical climate yield a vast range of produce including fresh seafood, rare tropical fruits and specialty teas and coffee. From these raw ingredients, taste creations such as native fruit wines and the mouthwatering five-star cuisine that has evolved in this region. This drive has a 60km section of road recommended for 4WD vehicles; an alternative sealed road can be used. More |
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Great Tropical Drive
Cairns - Cooktown - Charters Towers - Townsville (2079km)
A world class touring loop that travels from the reef through the rainforests of the Wet Tropics into the golden Savannah of Outback Queensland. This drive has a short road section suitable only for 4WD vehicles; however, an alternative road can be taken. More |
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Wildlife Trail
Cairns - Cooktown - Charters Towers - Townsville (2079km)
North Queensland is home to a huge diversity of wildlife and an abundance of species resulting from the four natural bio-regions, including the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics, the Desert Uplands and the Brigalow Belt bio-regions, migratory and endemic species can be found habituating Tropical Austalia. More |
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Indigenous Trail
Cairns - Cooktown - Charters Towers - Townsville (2131km)
The Great Tropical Drive passes through the traditional lands of over 20 distinctly different tribal groups. Their customs and beliefs are deeply imbedded in landscape you are driving through. Rediscover the deep spiritual ties between people and nature through Indigenous food, art, dance, the wisdom of elders and the rhythms of daily life. More |
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Adventure Trail
Cairns - Cooktown - Charters Towers - Townsville (2202km)
Climb mountains, go trekking, try game fishing, fossick the gemfields - explore this challenging landscape. Push yourself to the limits with adrenalin pumping activities – skydiving, white water rafting or scuba diving on wrecks. Get ready! Some sections are suitable for 4WD vehicles only. More |
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Nature Trail
Cairns - Cooktown - Charters Towers - Townsville (2202km)
Uncover the hidden secrets of an area of unrivalled natural beauty. Ancient tropical rainforests, vast savannah plains and wetlands and the Great Barrier Reef will restore your faith in our planet’s future. Re-ignite your love for the environment. Some sections are suitable for 4WD vehicles only. More |
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Heritage Trail
Cairns - Cooktown - Charters Towers - Townsville (2364km)
Experience the life of a shipwrecked castaway, seek out the treasures which inspired Australia’s last great gold rush, explore the rich fusion of cultures and stories which give this region its eccentric character. This drive has a 60km section of road recommended for 4WD vehicles; alternative sealed roads are optional. More |
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