R12 QLD Charters Towers to Cairns
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Last edit: 19-12-2020
Route Summary Australia is very large; 8 million km2, which is more than 226 times larger than the Netherlands! Has a diversity of flora and fauna; the most diverse types of plants, trees and animals, especially birds and a lot of typical Australian marsupials, which you will not find anywhere else in the world!
Enjoy all the beauty immensely: From the evergreen tropical rainforests, to the vast Outback; from the desert to the countless and peaceful idyllic palm beaches; from the winter sports areas in the southeast to the vibrant and impressive metropolis of Melbourne, Sydney and Perth.
You will see it all and experience it in this amazing tour through Australia, a tour to remember!
Starting point: Charters Towers, Cattlemans Rest Motor Inn
End point: Cairns, Novotel
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8h 20m
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Car or motorcycle
Distance
599.50 km
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RouteXpert Review Reason enough to stay in Cairns for a few days and also explore this area.
Immediately after departure you have the opportunity to do some shopping and, if your tank and any jerry can are not full, refuel them. Via the Flinders Highway, this is a beautiful 2-lane road with a tight road surface, you go to Townsville, this piece is +/- 125 KM long, so a piece to continue driving and enjoy the view along the way.
Townsville is a coastal city in central Queensland about 1110 km northwest of Brisbane. With a population of approximately 120,000, Townsville is one of the larger cities in Australia. Townsville is at an elevation of approximately 16 feet. The nearest most populous place is the Brisbane metropolis, 1100 km away with a population of about 1.5 million people.
Nice opportunity to stop here for a drink. You can do this at the "Bohle Barn", just before turning onto the Bruce Highway.
After driving approximately 190 KM, stop along the Bruce Highway to refuel before turning off to Paluma Range National Park to get to the Star Valley Lookout point. About 80 miles north of Townsville, there is a left sign pointing to Paluma Range National Park. A quick look at the map shows a windy road to the middle of nowhere, so you could drive past it like this, but this is an area of great natural beauty not to be missed.
Paluma Range National Park is known as the 'southern gateway' to the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. This is the southernmost patch of rainforest in Australia and a favorite escape from the tropical heat for Townsville residents. It is definitely worth a stop, so have a picnic and enjoy this rainforest environment. Make sure to bring your camera, walking shoes and swimsuits on a hot day.
Here are 4 things to see and do in Paluma National Park:
1. Swim
2. Bushwalk
3. Camping
4. Stay overnight
There are a handful of accommodation options in Paluma, including the award-winning eco resort in Hidden Valley Cabins. Surrounded by lush rainforest and Australian bushland, the resort offers daily tours and nighttime safaris. And of course you can also have lunch here !.
After lunch continue towards Ingham located on the Ingham, this is a medium sized city for Australia. Here is also an opportunity to refuel and to visit a McDonalds. Then you put on Cardwell and Tully. In Tylly also an opportunity to refuel. Via the Wooroonooran national park, (Aboriginal - "Black Rock"), is a national park between Innisfail and Cairns. The park is one of the national parks of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area and is a World Heritage site. The World Heritage Area, declared in 1988, stretches from Townsville in the south to Cooktown in the north and contains some of the oldest surviving rainforests in the world. The national park covers most of Bellenden Ker Range and includes Queensland's two highest mountains, Mount Bartle Frere (1622 m) and Mount Bellenden Ker (1592 m). The Walshs Pyramid, at 922m, is just south of Gordonvale and is one of the tallest free-standing natural pyramids in the world. It also includes the parts of Australia that receive the most rain on average per year. The park consists of two parts: the Palmerston and the Josephine section. Both the north and south branches of the Johnstone River flow through the Palmerston section. Again good roads and bends galore.
After the National Park it is a short distance to the end point in Cairns. An Eagle Rider facility is located in Cairns. Just in front of the hotel you can refuel again and then enjoy the beauty that Cairns has to offer, as indicated earlier, the Great Barrier Reef.
This 4-star rated route mainly involves beautiful through roads. You pass through nature reserves and some nice places, where you can stop for a snack or to refuel.
General info:
Queensland (literally translated: Queensland) is a state in northeastern Australia. Queensland is the second largest in area and Australia's third largest state in terms of population. The state was named after Queen Victoria, the monarch at the time of the settlement of the former colony. The capital and largest city of Queensland is Brisbane, located in the southeast of the state. The northern portion of the state, separated by the Tropic of Capricorn, is tropical. The south is subtropical. Queensland was originally a British crown colony that emerged in 1859 after secession from New South Wales. The city of Brisbane originally started out as the Moreton Bay penal colony, which held convicts who again committed errors while serving their sentences in New South Wales.
Brisbane is located about 100 kilometers north of the border between Queensland and New South Wales. Southeast Queensland also has two larger population centers: the Gold Coast south of Brisbane, and the Sunshine Coast north of Brisbane. Along the approx. 2000 km long coast (from south to north) are the following cities: Coolangatta - Gold Coast - Brisbane - Sunshine Coast - Gympie - Maryborough - Hervey Bay - Bundaberg - Gladstone - Rockhampton - Mackay - Townsville - Cairns. The following cities are inland (counterclockwise): Warwick - Toowoomba - Roma - Charters Towers - Mount Isa. The world's largest city by surface, Mount Isa is located in northwestern Queensland. The surface of the city is 42,904 km² (about the surface of the Netherlands!), But the city has a population of approximately 20,000 (2003).
The state is home to five World Heritage Sites: Australian Mammal Fossil Sites (Riversleigh / Naracoorte),
Gondwana rainforests, Fraser Island, The Great Barrier Reef and the Tropical wetlands of Queensland.
Queensland can be roughly divided into three parts:
1.The eastern coastal strip, dominated by the Great Australian Separation Mountains. From north to south there are also the Darling Downs, the Bunya Mountains, the Carnarvon Gorge, the Whitsunday Islands, Hinchinbrook Island and the Atherton Tableland. Off the coast, north of Fraser Island, the Great Barrier Reef begins.
2.The tropical Cape York Peninsula in the north. To the north of this is the Straits Torres with the Straits Torres Islands and to the east most of the Great Barrier Reef.
3 Most of the dry interior, called the Queensland outback, with the Channel Country in the southwest.
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Queensland (locally KWEENZ-land) is a state situated in northeastern Australia, and is the second-largest and third-most populous Australian state. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia, and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and the Pacific Ocean. To its north is the Torres Strait, separating the Australian mainland from Papua New Guinea. With an area of 1,852,642 square kilometres (715,309 sq mi), Queensland is the world's sixth-largest sub-national entity, and is larger than all but 15 countries. Due to its size, Queensland's geographical features and climates are diverse, including tropical rainforests, rivers, coral reefs, mountain ranges and sandy beaches in its tropical and sub-tropical coastal regions, as well as deserts and savanna in the semi-arid and desert climatic regions of its interior.
Queensland has a population of over 5.2 million, concentrated along the coast and particularly in South East Queensland. The capital and largest city in the state is Brisbane, Australia's third-largest city. Ten of Australia's thirty largest cities are located in Queensland, with the largest outside Brisbane being the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, Townsville, Cairns and Toowoomba. A high proportion of the state's population is multicultural, with 28.9% of inhabitants being immigrants.Queensland was first inhabited by Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islanders. Dutch navigator Willem Janszoon, the first European to land in Australia, explored the west coast of the Cape York Peninsula in 1606. In 1770, James Cook claimed the east coast of Australia for the Kingdom of Great Britain. In 1788, Arthur Phillip founded the colony of New South Wales, which included all of what is now Queensland. Queensland was explored in subsequent decades, and the Moreton Bay Penal Settlement was established at Brisbane in 1824 by John Oxley. Queensland was separated from New South Wales on 6 June 1859 (now commemorated as Queensland Day), thereby establishing Queensland as a self-governing Crown colony with responsible government, named in honour of Queen Victoria. Queensland was among the six colonies which became the founding states of Australia with Federation on 1 January 1901. Since the Bjelke-Petersen era of the late 20th century, Queensland has received a high level of internal migration from the other states and territories of Australia and remains a popular destination for interstate migration.
Queensland has the third-largest economy among Australian states, with strengths in mining, agriculture, transportation, international education, insurance and banking. Nicknamed the Sunshine State for its tropical and sub-tropical climates, Great Barrier Reef and numerous beaches, tourism is also important to the state's economy.
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Queensland has a population of over 5.2 million, concentrated along the coast and particularly in South East Queensland. The capital and largest city in the state is Brisbane, Australia's third-largest city. Ten of Australia's thirty largest cities are located in Queensland, with the largest outside Brisbane being the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, Townsville, Cairns and Toowoomba. A high proportion of the state's population is multicultural, with 28.9% of inhabitants being immigrants.Queensland was first inhabited by Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islanders. Dutch navigator Willem Janszoon, the first European to land in Australia, explored the west coast of the Cape York Peninsula in 1606. In 1770, James Cook claimed the east coast of Australia for the Kingdom of Great Britain. In 1788, Arthur Phillip founded the colony of New South Wales, which included all of what is now Queensland. Queensland was explored in subsequent decades, and the Moreton Bay Penal Settlement was established at Brisbane in 1824 by John Oxley. Queensland was separated from New South Wales on 6 June 1859 (now commemorated as Queensland Day), thereby establishing Queensland as a self-governing Crown colony with responsible government, named in honour of Queen Victoria. Queensland was among the six colonies which became the founding states of Australia with Federation on 1 January 1901. Since the Bjelke-Petersen era of the late 20th century, Queensland has received a high level of internal migration from the other states and territories of Australia and remains a popular destination for interstate migration.
Queensland has the third-largest economy among Australian states, with strengths in mining, agriculture, transportation, international education, insurance and banking. Nicknamed the Sunshine State for its tropical and sub-tropical climates, Great Barrier Reef and numerous beaches, tourism is also important to the state's economy.
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Planning to go through Australia by motorcycle? Then read the five tips below carefully, so that you can start your motorcycle holiday well prepared. Good preparation is half the job.
1. Decide in advance where you want to rent your motorcycle. Find a reliable rental company with good reviews. By comparing the prices of various rental companies, you can save a lot of money.
2. Plan your routes in advance. Australia is so big that it is useful to know in advance exactly where you want to go.
3. In Australia you don't just get from A to B: you have to drive a long time to get to your next destination. Practicing long motorcycle riding is therefore definitely recommended.
4. Always check the weather forecast. You can't take much on the bike, so only bring what you really need according to the weather forecast.
5. Are you going in high season? Book your accommodations in advance. If you plan to go camping, invest in a good tent.
Motorbike rental:
AussieRider : https://www.aussierider.com/bikes/australie/#
EagleRider : https://www.eaglerider.com/motorverhuur/australia
General:
Toll roads:
Toll roads are ideal for getting around or through a huge city like Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane quickly and very easy to use. There are no toll booths, so it is not possible to pay on site. The toll must be paid by yourself by telephone and credit card within three days after using the road or tunnel. When you pick up the rental motorcycle, you will receive all the information about this. It's a simple system but it requires action from yourself to avoid fines.
Motorbike traffic rules:
Motorcycling rules in Australia vary by state or territory. Inquire about the regulations on site.
Helmet:
Wearing a helmet is mandatory for driver and passenger. The helmet must comply with the Australian Standard (AS/NZS1698) or the European Standard (UNECE 22.05), which is indicated on a decal or label inside the helmet. In some states, such as New South Wales and Victoria, a helmet may no longer meet the standard if a small camera is mounted on it, if speakers (Bluetooth) are built in, or if the helmet has a tinted visor.
Lighting: Dipped beam is not mandatory during the day, but is recommended.
Passengers:
The carriage of 1 passenger is allowed. Children under 8 years of age are not allowed to be transported on the motorbike. Children from 8 years old may only be transported on the back if they can reach the footrests with their feet. Younger children may be transported in a sidecar. In several states, such as New South Wales, Northern Territory and Queensland, it is only allowed to carry a passenger if the driver has held a motorcycle license for more than one year.
Driving side by side:
Two motorcycles may ride side by side, provided that their mutual distance does not exceed 1.5 m.
traffic jams:
In Australia it is allowed to slalom between stationary or slow-moving cars in a traffic jam (lane filtering) provided a maximum speed of 30 km/h is maintained and other traffic is not endangered.
gas stations:
In Australia, a gas station is often referred to as servo (derived from service station). In the outback, a gas station is often called a road house. Pay attention; The number of filling stations is very limited, especially along the southern main route and the north-south connections. Keep this in mind and take enough spare fuel with you. For example, use the Fuel Map Australia app (fuelmap.com.au) to search for nearby gas stations and see current fuel prices.
Opening hours:
Gas stations are usually open at least from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 8 p.m. Many gas stations in larger towns and along highways offer 24-hour service or have gas dispensers. When planning longer trips, keep in mind that outside the major towns and along minor roads, gas stations are not open at night or in the morning, and sometimes on Sundays.
Pay:
Cash can be paid at petrol stations. Credit cards are accepted at most gas stations.
Tank machines:
Major credit cards are usually accepted at fuel dispensers (pay-at-the-pump), but often require a PIN to be used.
Reserve fuel:
Because the distances between places in Australia are long and gas stations in the outback may not always have sufficient fuel in stock, it is recommended that you always carry a spare tank of fuel. It is prohibited to carry fuel in a reserve tank on ferries.
1. Decide in advance where you want to rent your motorcycle. Find a reliable rental company with good reviews. By comparing the prices of various rental companies, you can save a lot of money.
2. Plan your routes in advance. Australia is so big that it is useful to know in advance exactly where you want to go.
3. In Australia you don't just get from A to B: you have to drive a long time to get to your next destination. Practicing long motorcycle riding is therefore definitely recommended.
4. Always check the weather forecast. You can't take much on the bike, so only bring what you really need according to the weather forecast.
5. Are you going in high season? Book your accommodations in advance. If you plan to go camping, invest in a good tent.
Motorbike rental:
AussieRider : https://www.aussierider.com/bikes/australie/#
EagleRider : https://www.eaglerider.com/motorverhuur/australia
General:
Toll roads:
Toll roads are ideal for getting around or through a huge city like Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane quickly and very easy to use. There are no toll booths, so it is not possible to pay on site. The toll must be paid by yourself by telephone and credit card within three days after using the road or tunnel. When you pick up the rental motorcycle, you will receive all the information about this. It's a simple system but it requires action from yourself to avoid fines.
Motorbike traffic rules:
Motorcycling rules in Australia vary by state or territory. Inquire about the regulations on site.
Helmet:
Wearing a helmet is mandatory for driver and passenger. The helmet must comply with the Australian Standard (AS/NZS1698) or the European Standard (UNECE 22.05), which is indicated on a decal or label inside the helmet. In some states, such as New South Wales and Victoria, a helmet may no longer meet the standard if a small camera is mounted on it, if speakers (Bluetooth) are built in, or if the helmet has a tinted visor.
Lighting: Dipped beam is not mandatory during the day, but is recommended.
Passengers:
The carriage of 1 passenger is allowed. Children under 8 years of age are not allowed to be transported on the motorbike. Children from 8 years old may only be transported on the back if they can reach the footrests with their feet. Younger children may be transported in a sidecar. In several states, such as New South Wales, Northern Territory and Queensland, it is only allowed to carry a passenger if the driver has held a motorcycle license for more than one year.
Driving side by side:
Two motorcycles may ride side by side, provided that their mutual distance does not exceed 1.5 m.
traffic jams:
In Australia it is allowed to slalom between stationary or slow-moving cars in a traffic jam (lane filtering) provided a maximum speed of 30 km/h is maintained and other traffic is not endangered.
gas stations:
In Australia, a gas station is often referred to as servo (derived from service station). In the outback, a gas station is often called a road house. Pay attention; The number of filling stations is very limited, especially along the southern main route and the north-south connections. Keep this in mind and take enough spare fuel with you. For example, use the Fuel Map Australia app (fuelmap.com.au) to search for nearby gas stations and see current fuel prices.
Opening hours:
Gas stations are usually open at least from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 8 p.m. Many gas stations in larger towns and along highways offer 24-hour service or have gas dispensers. When planning longer trips, keep in mind that outside the major towns and along minor roads, gas stations are not open at night or in the morning, and sometimes on Sundays.
Pay:
Cash can be paid at petrol stations. Credit cards are accepted at most gas stations.
Tank machines:
Major credit cards are usually accepted at fuel dispensers (pay-at-the-pump), but often require a PIN to be used.
Reserve fuel:
Because the distances between places in Australia are long and gas stations in the outback may not always have sufficient fuel in stock, it is recommended that you always carry a spare tank of fuel. It is prohibited to carry fuel in a reserve tank on ferries.
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Planning to go through Australia by motorcycle? Then read the five tips below carefully, so that you can start your motorcycle holiday well prepared. Good preparation is half the job.
1. Decide in advance where you want to rent your motorcycle. Find a reliable rental company with good reviews. By comparing the prices of various rental companies, you can save a lot of money.
2. Plan your routes in advance. Australia is so big that it is useful to know in advance exactly where you want to go.
3. In Australia you don't just get from A to B: you have to drive a long time to get to your next destination. Practicing long motorcycle riding is therefore definitely recommended.
4. Always check the weather forecast. You can't take much on the bike, so only bring what you really need according to the weather forecast.
5. Are you going in high season? Book your accommodations in advance. If you plan to go camping, invest in a good tent.
Motorbike rental:
AussieRider : https://www.aussierider.com/bikes/australie/#
EagleRider : https://www.eaglerider.com/motorverhuur/australia
General:
Toll roads:
Toll roads are ideal for getting around or through a huge city like Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane quickly and very easy to use. There are no toll booths, so it is not possible to pay on site. The toll must be paid by yourself by telephone and credit card within three days after using the road or tunnel. When you pick up the rental motorcycle, you will receive all the information about this. It's a simple system but it does require action from yourself to avoid fines.
Motorbike traffic rules:
Motorcycling rules in Australia vary by state or territory. Inquire about the regulations on site.
Helmet:
Wearing a helmet is mandatory for driver and passenger. The helmet must comply with the Australian Standard (AS/NZS1698) or the European Standard (UNECE 22.05), which is indicated on a decal or label inside the helmet. In some states, such as New South Wales and Victoria, a helmet may no longer meet the standard if a small camera is mounted on it, if speakers (Bluetooth) are built in, or if the helmet has a tinted visor.
Lighting: Dipped beam is not mandatory during the day, but is recommended.
Passengers:
The carriage of 1 passenger is allowed. Children under 8 years of age are not allowed to be transported on the motorbike. Children from 8 years old may only be transported on the back if they can reach the footrests with their feet. Younger children may be transported in a sidecar. In several states, such as New South Wales, Northern Territory and Queensland, it is only allowed to carry a passenger if the driver has held a motorcycle license for more than one year.
Driving side by side:
Two motorcycles may ride side by side, provided that their mutual distance does not exceed 1.5 m.
traffic jams:
In Australia it is allowed to slalom between stationary or slow-moving cars in a traffic jam (lane filtering) provided a maximum speed of 30 km/h is maintained and other traffic is not endangered.
gas stations:
In Australia, a gas station is often referred to as servo (derived from service station). In the outback, a gas station is often called a road house. Pay attention; The number of filling stations is very limited, especially along the southern main route and the north-south connections. Keep this in mind and take enough spare fuel with you. For example, use the Fuel Map Australia app (fuelmap.com.au) to search for nearby gas stations and see current fuel prices.
Opening hours:
Gas stations are usually open at least from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 8 p.m. Many gas stations in larger towns and along highways offer 24-hour service or have gas dispensers. When planning longer trips, keep in mind that outside the major towns and along minor roads, gas stations are not open at night or in the morning, and sometimes on Sundays.
Pay:
Cash can be paid at petrol stations. Credit cards are accepted at most gas stations.
Tank machines:
Major credit cards are usually accepted at fuel dispensers (pay-at-the-pump), but often require a PIN to be used.
Reserve fuel:
Because the distances between places in Australia are long and gas stations in the outback may not always have sufficient fuel in stock, it is recommended that you always carry a spare tank of fuel. It is prohibited to carry fuel in a reserve tank on ferries.
1. Decide in advance where you want to rent your motorcycle. Find a reliable rental company with good reviews. By comparing the prices of various rental companies, you can save a lot of money.
2. Plan your routes in advance. Australia is so big that it is useful to know in advance exactly where you want to go.
3. In Australia you don't just get from A to B: you have to drive a long time to get to your next destination. Practicing long motorcycle riding is therefore definitely recommended.
4. Always check the weather forecast. You can't take much on the bike, so only bring what you really need according to the weather forecast.
5. Are you going in high season? Book your accommodations in advance. If you plan to go camping, invest in a good tent.
Motorbike rental:
AussieRider : https://www.aussierider.com/bikes/australie/#
EagleRider : https://www.eaglerider.com/motorverhuur/australia
General:
Toll roads:
Toll roads are ideal for getting around or through a huge city like Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane quickly and very easy to use. There are no toll booths, so it is not possible to pay on site. The toll must be paid by yourself by telephone and credit card within three days after using the road or tunnel. When you pick up the rental motorcycle, you will receive all the information about this. It's a simple system but it does require action from yourself to avoid fines.
Motorbike traffic rules:
Motorcycling rules in Australia vary by state or territory. Inquire about the regulations on site.
Helmet:
Wearing a helmet is mandatory for driver and passenger. The helmet must comply with the Australian Standard (AS/NZS1698) or the European Standard (UNECE 22.05), which is indicated on a decal or label inside the helmet. In some states, such as New South Wales and Victoria, a helmet may no longer meet the standard if a small camera is mounted on it, if speakers (Bluetooth) are built in, or if the helmet has a tinted visor.
Lighting: Dipped beam is not mandatory during the day, but is recommended.
Passengers:
The carriage of 1 passenger is allowed. Children under 8 years of age are not allowed to be transported on the motorbike. Children from 8 years old may only be transported on the back if they can reach the footrests with their feet. Younger children may be transported in a sidecar. In several states, such as New South Wales, Northern Territory and Queensland, it is only allowed to carry a passenger if the driver has held a motorcycle license for more than one year.
Driving side by side:
Two motorcycles may ride side by side, provided that their mutual distance does not exceed 1.5 m.
traffic jams:
In Australia it is allowed to slalom between stationary or slow-moving cars in a traffic jam (lane filtering) provided a maximum speed of 30 km/h is maintained and other traffic is not endangered.
gas stations:
In Australia, a gas station is often referred to as servo (derived from service station). In the outback, a gas station is often called a road house. Pay attention; The number of filling stations is very limited, especially along the southern main route and the north-south connections. Keep this in mind and take enough spare fuel with you. For example, use the Fuel Map Australia app (fuelmap.com.au) to search for nearby gas stations and see current fuel prices.
Opening hours:
Gas stations are usually open at least from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 8 p.m. Many gas stations in larger towns and along highways offer 24-hour service or have gas dispensers. When planning longer trips, keep in mind that outside the major towns and along minor roads, gas stations are not open at night or in the morning, and sometimes on Sundays.
Pay:
Cash can be paid at petrol stations. Credit cards are accepted at most gas stations.
Tank machines:
Major credit cards are usually accepted at fuel dispensers (pay-at-the-pump), but often require a PIN to be used.
Reserve fuel:
Because the distances between places in Australia are long and gas stations in the outback may not always have sufficient fuel in stock, it is recommended that you always carry a spare tank of fuel. It is prohibited to carry fuel in a reserve tank on ferries.
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