Gold Coast to Townsville road trip: Distance, drive time & stops
Stops between the Gold Coast and Townsville: Eumundi to Hervey Bay
Plough on up the highway, though, and you’ll reach historic Maryborough.
Things to do in Maryborough include learning about the town’s river port backstory at the Bond Store Museum and celebrating all things Mary Poppins at the Story Bank.
For Maryborough accommodation offering value for money, try the Mineral Sands Motel and McNevins.
From Maryborough, most travellers will divert towards the coast for Hervey Bay and the River Heads ferry to Fraser Island. Click through on the links for Australia Travel Questions’ detailed destination guides.
Pick the best K’gari/ Fraser Island tour for you
- HIGHLIGHTS PACKAGE: One day coach tour from Hervey Bay.
- FROM THE SOUTH: One day 4WD tour from Rainbow Beach.
- PACK MORE IN: Two day tour, staying at K’gari Beach Resort.
- BEACHY: Boat cruise with west coast beach stops.
- BACKPACKERS: Three day, drive-yourself camping adventure from Hervey Bay. Or similar from Rainbow Beach.
- MORE LUXURIOUS: Three day adventure, staying at the Kingfisher Bay Resort.
Top experiences in Hervey Bay, however include a one day Fraser Island tour, a whale-watching cruise and a sunset cruise.
Good Hervey Bay accommodation choices include the apartments at Mantra Hervey Bay, the Discovery Parks holiday park and the well-reviewed Akama Resort.
Click through for the next section of the Gold Coast to Townsville road trip: Bundaberg and Childers.