# Sandblow, humpback whales and turtle beach – by camper along the Fraser Coast, K’gari and Bundaberg to the Town of 1770

> From Rainbow Beach via Tin Can Bay, Maryborough, Hervey Bay, the Burrum Coast, Childers and Bundaberg to Agnes Water and Gladstone: around 760 kilometres at…

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**At a glance:** 7-day road trip of about 541 km (336 mi) with 14 stops, from Noosa Heads to Gladstone. About 5 h 54 min of driving in total. Best time to go: April–October. From Rainbow Beach via Tin Can Bay, Maryborough, Hervey Bay, the Burrum Coast, Childers and Bundaberg to Agnes Water and Gladstone: around 760 kilometres at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef, on which you experience the sand island of K’gari by ferry and 4WD tour rather than in your motorhome.

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|---|---|
| Distance | approx. 541 km (336 mi) |
| Driving | 5 h 54 min |
| Suggested days | 7 |
| Stops | 14 |
| Route | Noosa Heads → Gladstone |
| States | Queensland |
| Best time to go | April–October |
| Updated | October 1, 2026 |

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Practical guides for this route: [Driving the Outback safely: distances, water, road trains and emergency communication](https://camping-spirit.com/magazine/oc-outback-driving-safety/), [Hiring a campervan or motorhome in Australia: what to check](https://camping-spirit.com/magazine/oc-campervan-hire-australia/)

*From Rainbow Beach via Tin Can Bay, Maryborough, Hervey Bay, the Burrum Coast, Childers and Bundaberg to Agnes Water and Gladstone: around 760 kilometres at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef, on which you experience the sand island of K’gari by ferry and 4WD tour rather than in your motorhome.*

## The spirit of the route

This is where the reef begins, and it begins quietly. Instead of a high-rise skyline there are mangrove bays, sugar cane fields on red volcanic soil and small beach towns where fishermen stand at the boat ramp in the evening. From the Carlo Sandblow you look across a desert of sand to the coloured cliffs of Rainbow Beach; in the morning at Tin Can Bay a humpback dolphin rises from the water, and in Hervey Bay the bay lies so still that in the southern winter the whales pass like shadows beneath the surface. Opposite lies K’gari, the largest sand island in the world, with freshwater lakes, rainforest growing in sand and dingoes on the beach – but not for your motorhome. Further north, Bundaberg smells of molasses, at Mon Repos loggerhead turtles dig their nests, and in the Town of 1770 you watch from the sliding door as the sun sets over the water, a rarity on the east coast.

## Stage-by-stage plan

### Stage 1: Noosa to Rainbow Beach (approx. 140 km)

- **The drive:** From Noosa via Tewantin and Cooroy onto the Bruce Highway (A1) to Gympie, then via Tin Can Bay Road and Rainbow Beach Road north-east through pine plantations and wallum heath. Sealed all the way, around 2 hours. The beach drive through the Cooloola section of the Great Sandy National Park (via the ferry at Noosa North Shore and along the beach to Rainbow Beach) is only possible with 4WD, a vehicle permit and the right tides – with a motorhome or rental camper it is ruled out.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Carlo Sandblow: a short forest track from the edge of town to the open sand dune high above the coast, with views over Rainbow Beach to Double Island Point; best at sunset.
  - The coloured sand cliffs south of town that give the beach its name – reachable on foot along the beach at low tide; watch the tides.
  - Inskip Point, the spit facing K’gari: this is where the vehicle ferries leave for the island; watching costs nothing, crossing is only worthwhile with 4WD.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** In Rainbow Beach there are holiday parks within walking distance of the beach and town centre, including Rainbow Beach Holiday Village with power and amenities. Closer to nature, but sandy: the QPWS camping zones of the Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area between forest and water – only with a camping permit booked online in advance, no power or drinking water, generator rules by zone; individual sites cannot be reserved, it is “first come, first served”. The sealed road leads to the zones, but only some of the sites are suitable for 2WD, small caravans and camper trailers; with 2WD only go in where the access is firm, and never manoeuvre on soft sand.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** Gympie Regional Council does not allow sleeping in vehicles in Rainbow Beach outside approved sites; beach access points and lookouts are patrolled. The nearest rest areas with overnight stays are on the Bruce Highway.
- **Insider tip for campers:** On the Inskip Peninsula there is recurring erosion, subsidence and collapse of beach edges and access tracks – near the shore, do not park right at the edge and read the QPWS park alerts before you arrive. Dingoes live here too: keep food and rubbish locked in the vehicle. Fuel up and shop in Gympie; in Rainbow Beach the choice is smaller and more expensive.

### Stage 2: Rainbow Beach to Maryborough (approx. 140 km)

- **The drive:** Back through the pine plantations to Tin Can Bay (around 45 km), then via Tin Can Bay Road to the Bruce Highway and north via Gunalda and Tiaro to Maryborough. Sealed, flat to gently undulating, a good 2 hours in total. Lots of truck traffic on the Bruce Highway; wait for overtaking lanes.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Tin Can Bay: at the Barnacles Dolphin Centre on Norman Point, wild Australian humpback dolphins come to the jetty early in the morning; feeding takes place under supervision in small portions and there is a charge – arrive early, check times and procedure in advance.
  - Maryborough: the bronze statue of Mary Poppins in Kent Street commemorates P. L. Travers, author of the books, who was born in the building of the former bank in Maryborough – today a small museum about her life.
  - Portside Maryborough on the Mary River: customs house, warehouses and bond store from the port era, plus many Queenslander houses with verandas in the residential streets.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** Maryborough Showgrounds and Equestrian Park on the Bruce Highway: an inexpensive RV stop with powered and unpowered sites, dump point and drinking water refill, maximum 72 hours, booking mandatory according to Fraser Coast Regional Council. Another inexpensive option: the RV area at Maryborough airport (Airport Drive) with dump point, water and toilets, for self-contained vehicles only, up to 7 nights, booked through the local football club.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** Self-contained vehicles can stay free of charge at the Alan and June Brown Car Park in the middle of Maryborough, up to 48 hours, with a permit from the Visitor Information Centre in Kent Street; toilets and water opposite at the McDowell car park. Along the way, Tiaro (Petrie Park, Memorial Park) and Bauple offer RV stops for self-contained vehicles for up to 48 hours. Outside such areas, the council prohibits camping by local law.
- **Insider tip for campers:** With the dolphins at Tin Can Bay: only the food provided, under supervision, no touching, no getting into the water. Maryborough celebrates its heritage with a weekly market in the town centre – ask the visitor centre for the current day and combine the town walk with the market. The Fraser Coast list of RV stops is on the council’s website and is more up to date than some apps.

### Stage 3: Maryborough to Hervey Bay (with a K’gari day) (approx. 40 km)

- **The drive:** A short stage via the Maryborough–Hervey Bay Road to the town on the bay, around 40 minutes. Hervey Bay is a chain of beach suburbs – Point Vernon, Pialba, Scarness, Torquay, Urangan – along a long esplanade with a cycle and footpath. Plan two nights to have a day for K’gari.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Urangan Pier: the long historic pier into the bay, in the evening for fishing and the view of K’gari; at the end, a good spot to see rays and turtles in the shallow water.
  - Whale watching: during the whale season in the southern winter and spring, humpback whales rest with their calves in the sheltered bay – trips leave from the Great Sandy Straits Marina in Urangan.
  - K’gari as a day trip: a guided 4WD bus tour with Lake McKenzie, Central Station, Wanggoolba Creek, 75 Mile Beach and the wreck of the Maheno – without driving on sand yourself.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** Fraser Coast runs four Beachfront Tourist Parks on the bay (Burrum Heads, Torquay, Scarness, Pialba), booked through their shared website; there are also several private holiday parks in Urangan near the marina, handy for early departures to the whales and ferries. Book early in the whale season and school holidays.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** At the Hervey Bay Visitor Information Centre there is a free RV stop for self-contained vehicles for up to 48 hours, with a permit from the visitor centre – no water, no tents, no fires, no generators. Around 30 km west, Howard (Steley Street) offers a free RV stop for up to 20 hours without a permit. Overnight stays on the beach and on the esplanade are prohibited.
- **Insider tip for campers:** K’gari in your own motorhome or rental camper is out of the question: the sand tracks require high-clearance 4WD with low range, rental agreements exclude the island, and the ferries only take suitable vehicles anyway. If you want to drive yourself, hire an island-suitable 4WD locally along with a Vehicle Access Permit (buy online before the trip) and take the vehicle ferry from River Heads (booking required) or the barge from Inskip Point. For everyone else: a guided day tour or the passenger ferry. On the island, “Be dingo-safe” applies: never feed dingoes (on K’gari “wongari”), keep children within arm’s reach, walk only in groups, keep food and rubbish locked away, stay in fenced camps; offences carry heavy fines.

### Stage 4: Hervey Bay to Woodgate (Burrum Coast) (approx. 90 km)

- **The drive:** Via Nikenbah and Toogoom to Burrum Heads at the mouth of the Burrum River (around 30 km), then via Howard back to the highway hinterland and onto Woodgate Road through sugar cane and heath to the coast. Sealed, quiet, a good 1.5 hours. Woodgate is a long, strung-out beach town with no through traffic – the end of the road.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Burrum Heads: river mouth with mangroves, boat ramp and views of the western side of K’gari; wide sandbanks at low tide.
  - Burrum Coast National Park, Woodgate section: short walking tracks through wallum heath, melaleuca swamp and to the Melaleuca bird hide – in spring banksias and wildflowers bloom, lots of birds in the morning.
  - Woodgate Beach: around 16 km of sandy beach with views over Hervey Bay, calm water, kangaroos on the edge of town at dusk.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** NRMA Woodgate Beach Holiday Park right behind the beach: power, amenities, large sites. In the national park, the QPWS campground Burrum Point lies at the mouth of the Burrum River (13 sand sites, water, cold showers) – reachable only with high-clearance 4WD, unsuitable for caravans and motorhomes; book online in advance. On the way, the council’s Burrum Heads Beachfront Tourist Park is also a good choice.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** In the Bundaberg Regional Council area (to which Woodgate belongs), free camping is only allowed on designated areas; beaches and national park boundaries are patrolled. For self-contained vehicles there are private sites on farms in the hinterland between Howard and Childers – check offers and conditions in WikiCamps or on farm-stay platforms.
- **Insider tip for campers:** Mosquitoes and sandflies are a nuisance at river mouths and mangroves at dusk when there is no wind – repellent and fine mesh over the windows. Woodgate has only a small shop; stock up in Hervey Bay or Howard.

### Stage 5: Woodgate to Bargara via Childers and Bundaberg (approx. 105 km)

- **The drive:** Via Woodgate Road to Childers on the Bruce Highway (around 40 km), then on Childers Road through sugar cane fields and macadamia plantations to Bundaberg and on to the coast at Bargara. Sealed, flat, around 1.5 hours of driving time. During the cane harvest, narrow-gauge cane railways cross the roads – stop at the crossings when the lights flash.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Childers: the Palace building on Churchill Street commemorates the backpacker hostel fire of 2000 in which 15 young travellers died – a quiet memorial with portraits, today combined with the visitor centre. Stop briefly and be respectful.
  - Bundaberg Rum Distillery: a tour through warehouses and barrel cellars with a tasting; if you are driving, skip the sample or try it later at leisure at your campsite. Next door, the ginger beer brewery with The Barrel visitor centre.
  - Mon Repos Conservation Park near Bargara: the largest nesting colony of the loggerhead turtle in the South Pacific. During the nesting season in the southern summer, only with a booked, ranger-guided Turtle Encounter; the Turtle Centre provides information year-round.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** In Bargara and the neighbouring towns of Burnett Heads and Elliott Heads there are several holiday parks with power and amenities close to the water, in Bargara for example the council’s large park on Fred Courtice Avenue at Nielson Park – book early in turtle season and the holidays. CMCA members with a certified self-contained vehicle will find an inexpensive site with drinking water and a dump point at the CMCA RV Park in the middle of Bundaberg.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** Childers offers an RV stop on Crescent Street for self-contained vehicles for up to 20 hours, with a dump point; toilets in Millennium Park opposite. North of Bundaberg there are small 20-hour stops at Yandaran (behind the pub) and in Sharon Gorge Nature Park (self-contained only). The Hinkler Lions Tourist Park on the southern edge of Bundaberg is a day-use rest area only, with dump point and drinking water, closed at night.
- **Insider tip for campers:** On turtle beaches, artificial light is a problem: hatchlings orient themselves by the bright horizon over the sea. In the evening do not point torches or headlights at the beach, do not drive vehicles on the dunes, never touch nests. Before your park stay in Bundaberg, empty the cassette at the Hinkler Lions Tourist Park and fill up with water.

### Stage 6: Bargara to Agnes Water / Town of 1770 (approx. 125 km)

- **The drive:** Via Bundaberg north-west through sugar cane to Rosedale and on narrow back roads via Lowmead to Agnes Water. Sealed all the way, narrow in the hinterland with unsealed shoulders, around 1.75 hours. Watch out for logging trucks and wildlife. From Agnes Water it is only around 6 km across the headland to the Town of 1770.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Agnes Water Main Beach: considered Queensland’s northernmost surf beach, with surf schools for beginners and a patrolled section in the swimming season.
  - LARC tour from the Town of 1770: a pink amphibious vehicle takes you across the bay and beach to Bustard Head with its historic lighthouse and through Eurimbula National Park – full day, book ahead.
  - Lady Musgrave Island: a day trip by boat from the marina in 1770 to a coral island with a lagoon, snorkelling over the reef, turtles and seabirds. Depends on weather and sea conditions; if you get seasick, take precautions.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** Workman’s Beach Camp Ground run by Gladstone Regional Council on Springs Road in Agnes Water: a simple, inexpensive site in coastal forest near the beach for tents and caravans, toilets and a cold shower, no power; no reservations, sites allocated on a “first come, first served” basis, fee per person, maximum 14 days. In Eurimbula National Park, the QPWS camping area Eurimbula Creek lies behind Bustard Beach – around 8 km of sand track, only with high-clearance 4WD in dry weather, no caravans; book online in advance.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** Gladstone Regional Council prohibits sleeping in vehicles at the beaches, boat ramps and lookouts of Agnes Water and 1770; rangers patrol. Deepwater National Park south of Agnes Water, with its beach camps, can only be reached by 4WD via sand tracks and creek crossings – not a destination for motorhomes.
- **Insider tip for campers:** Diesel and groceries are noticeably more expensive in Agnes Water: fill up and shop in Bundaberg. You get the best view of the sunset over the bay from Round Hill Head or from the beach in 1770 – look for a parking spot early, the headland is narrow and tight for large vehicles.

### Stage 7: Agnes Water to Gladstone (approx. 120 km)

- **The drive:** Via Fingerboard Road back through eucalypt forest to Miriam Vale on the Bruce Highway and north via Benaraby to Gladstone; alternatively via Tannum Sands along the coast. Sealed, around 1.5 hours. Gladstone is an industrial and export port – the route ends here; the onward journey north is covered in the CampingSpirit travel guide to the Queensland coast as far as Cape Tribulation.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Tannum Sands and Boyne Island: quiet beaches at the mouth of the Boyne, Millennium Esplanade waterfront path.
  - Auckland Point Lookout in Gladstone with views over the harbour and islands.
  - Gladstone Marina: starting point for trips to the islands of the Capricorn Group, including Heron Island.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** In Gladstone, Tannum Sands and Boyne Island there are several holiday parks with power and amenities; because of the industrial workforce they are often well booked during the week – book ahead. From here, crocodile country officially begins: keep your distance from the banks of rivers and estuaries.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** Gladstone Regional Council only allows free camping at designated sites; not in the urban area or on the beaches of Tannum Sands. Free options are the Calliope River Picnic Area near River Ranch on the Bruce Highway (self-contained vehicles only, maximum 48 hours, toilets) and the Futter Creek Camping Reserve near Boynedale (maximum 72 hours, toilets, no fires). The rest areas at Boyne River, Bororen and Mount Larcom are designated for daytime breaks only.
- **Insider tip for campers:** On the Bruce Highway around Gladstone and Benaraby there are many heavy-haulage and dangerous-goods vehicles; take breaks at rest areas rather than on the roadside. Before heading north, top up water and gas – the next larger town is Rockhampton.

## Camping practice & local rules

### Wild camping & overnight parking

- Queensland has no statewide right to free camping; the councils are responsible through their local laws. On this route these are Gympie, Fraser Coast, Bundaberg and Gladstone. All prohibit sleeping in vehicles outside approved sites and issue fines, but offer their own RV stops – mostly for self-contained vehicles only, with maximum stays of 20 to 72 hours and in some cases with a permit from the visitor centre (Hervey Bay, Maryborough).
- You may use the rest areas of the road authority (Transport and Main Roads) on the Bruce Highway for a rest break with an overnight stay of up to 20 hours, unless signs say otherwise; truck-only rest areas are off limits. No spreading out, no draining grey water, take your rubbish with you.
- National parks and recreation areas (QPWS): camping only in designated camping areas with a camping permit, which must be booked online before arrival – there is often no reception on site. Display the booking number visibly on the vehicle or tent. Driving on sand (K’gari, Cooloola beach, parts of the Inskip Peninsula) additionally requires a vehicle access permit.
- Dingoes on K’gari and the Inskip Peninsula: never feed or attract them, keep food, cool boxes and rubbish locked in the vehicle, children always within arm’s reach, do not walk or jog alone. On K’gari several camps are fenced – close the gates. QPWS closes camping areas when animals behave aggressively; check park alerts.
- Crocodiles: according to the Queensland Government, official crocodile country begins at Gladstone, but individual animals have also been reported further south, for example in the Burnett River in Bundaberg. Take warning signs seriously, do not cook or clean fish at the water’s edge.
- Apps: WikiCamps and CamperMate for rest areas, RV stops and dump points; the lists of RV stops on the websites of Fraser Coast and Bundaberg Regional Council are often more up to date. National park camps directly via the Queensland Parks booking site.

### Waste disposal & supplies

- Dump points: Maryborough Showgrounds and Maryborough airport, Childers (Crescent Street), Hinkler Lions Tourist Park and CMCA RV Park in Bundaberg; in the Gladstone region, dump points in Seventeen Seventy (SES grounds), Miriam Vale, Calliope and Gladstone. The water at the Seventeen Seventy dump point is not drinking water.
- Drinking water: at Maryborough Showgrounds, at the Hinkler Lions Tourist Park and at campgrounds. Water at rest areas such as Apple Tree Creek is explicitly not drinking water; QPWS camps mostly have none. In summer, allow several litres per person per day.
- Gas: Australian cylinders today mostly have an LCC27 valve, older ones a POL fitting; swap cylinders at service stations and hardware stores in Maryborough, Hervey Bay, Bundaberg and Gladstone, refills at gas suppliers. European cylinders are not refilled, and adapters do not help.
- Fuel: there are no long gaps on the route, but diesel is noticeably more expensive in Rainbow Beach and Agnes Water; Gympie, Maryborough, Hervey Bay and Bundaberg are cheaper. Between Bundaberg and Agnes Water there are only small towns – set off with a full tank.

### Vehicle size & traffic rules

- Left-hand traffic, right-hand drive: roundabouts are driven clockwise, and vehicles already in the roundabout have right of way. After breaks and when turning on empty country roads, consciously keep left.
- Speed limits: generally 50 km/h in built-up areas, 100 km/h outside, up to 110 km/h on upgraded sections of the Bruce Highway, less at schools and in beach towns. Blood alcohol limit 0.05 BAC, 0.0 for learner and provisional drivers. Phones only in a fixed cradle; Queensland monitors phone and seatbelt offences with cameras. There are no toll roads on this route.
- Animals: kangaroos and wallabies at dusk and at night, especially in Woodgate, on Fingerboard Road and around Agnes Water; plus cattle on unfenced sections. Avoid driving at night. Cane railways during the harvest: stop at level crossings, the trains are long and slow.
- Rental campers: agreements exclude sand beaches, ferry trips to sand islands such as K’gari, unsealed tracks and 4WD routes such as Deepwater or Cooloola beach; damage there is generally not insured, not even with a full-cover option. For K’gari, hire an island-suitable 4WD or book a guided tour. Foreign driving licences only need an International Driving Permit or a translation if they are not issued in English.
- Weather and sea: the cyclone season officially runs from November to April; heavy rain can close roads and tracks for days – “If it’s flooded, forget it”. In summer, heat above 35 °C; take midday breaks in the shade. In the warmer months, dangerous jellyfish can occur off K’gari and on the southern reef; Irukandji stings requiring rescue flights have also been reported at K’gari; swim between the flags at patrolled beaches, wear a stinger suit on reef trips, and keep vinegar ready for first aid. Road conditions via QLDTraffic, warnings via the Bureau of Meteorology.

## CampingSpirit packing & preparation checklist

- Stinger suit (full-body Lycra) and vinegar in the first-aid kit – for snorkelling at Lady Musgrave and swimming in the warmer months.
- Lockable, sturdy cool box or storage box – dingoes on the Inskip Peninsula and K’gari open unsecured bags.
- Fine mesh for windows and sliding door plus tropical-strength repellent – sandflies and mosquitoes at river mouths and mangroves.
- Red head torch – for evenings on turtle beaches and in camps near nesting areas; white light disturbs the animals.
- Offline tide table (app or printout) – for beach walks to the Coloured Sands, the river mouths and the K’gari trip.
- Water container (20 litres) – many rest areas and park camps have no drinking water.

_As of 2026-10. Closures, fees and booking rules change: check official sources before you go._

## Sources

- [Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service – Burrum Point camping area (Burrum Coast NP)](https://parks.desi.qld.gov.au/parks/burrum-coast/camping/burrum-point)
- [Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service – Eurimbula Creek camping area (Eurimbula NP)](https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/eurimbula/camping/eurimbula-creek)
- [Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service – Visiting Inskip safely](https://parks.qld.gov.au/parks/inskip-peninsula/visiting-safely)
- [Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service – Inskip Peninsula camping area summary](https://parks.desi.qld.gov.au/parks/inskip-peninsula/camping/camping-area-summary)
- [Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service – Marine stingers (Fraser)](https://parks.desi.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/158506/marine-stingers-fraser.pdf)
- [Gladstone Regional Council – Camping and Beaches](https://gladstone.qld.gov.au/camping-beaches-1)
- [Gladstone Regional Council – RV friendly information](https://gladstone.qld.gov.au/rv-friendly-information)
- [Agnes Water 1770 Visitor Information – Information for Caravanners and Campers](https://www.visitagnes1770.com.au/caravanning-camping/)
- [Bundaberg Regional Council (Bundaberg Now) – Bargara Beach Caravan Park lease tender](https://bundabergnow.com/?p=135991)
- [G'day Parks – Rainbow Beach Holiday Village](https://gdayparks.com.au/parks/queensland/rainbow-beach/rainbow-beach-holiday-village)
- [LifeFlight – Three children airlifted after K'gari irukandji stings](https://www.lifeflight.org.au/news/three-children-airlifted-after-kgari-irukandji-stings/)

## Which stops are on the route from Noosa Heads to Gladstone?

1. **Noosa Heads** (Queensland)
2. **Rainbow Beach** (Queensland)
3. **Inskip Point** (Queensland)
4. **Tin Can Bay** (Queensland)
5. **Maryborough** (Queensland)
6. **Hervey Bay** (Queensland)
7. **Burrum Heads** (Queensland)
8. **Woodgate** (Queensland)
9. **Childers** (Queensland)
10. **Bundaberg** (Queensland)
11. **Bargara** (Queensland)
12. **Agnes Water** (Queensland)
13. **Seventeen Seventy** (Queensland)
14. **Gladstone** (Queensland)

## When is the best time for the route from Noosa Heads to Gladstone?

The most pleasant months are usually April–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March and November–December. July and August are the busiest months: book campsites early. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## FAQs

**How long is Sandblow, humpback whales and turtle beach – by camper along the Fraser Coast, K’gari and Bundaberg to the Town of 1770?**
7-day road trip of about 541 km (336 mi) with 14 stops, from Noosa Heads to Gladstone. About 5 h 54 min of driving in total.

**How many days do you need for Sandblow, humpback whales and turtle beach – by camper along the Fraser Coast, K’gari and Bundaberg to the Town of 1770?**
We suggest 7 days: about 5 h 54 min of driving, which leaves time for the stops.

**Where does Sandblow, humpback whales and turtle beach – by camper along the Fraser Coast, K’gari and Bundaberg to the Town of 1770 start and end?**
It starts in Noosa Heads and ends in Gladstone.

**Which states does Sandblow, humpback whales and turtle beach – by camper along the Fraser Coast, K’gari and Bundaberg to the Town of 1770 pass through?**
Queensland.