Road trips from Cairns
5 road trips that start in or near Cairns, from 3 to 7 days, each with a stop-by-stop itinerary, distances and campsites along the way.
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Kuranda and the Atherton Tablelands Loop
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Cairns to Cooktown via the Daintree
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Cassowary Coast: Cairns to Townsville
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Gulf Savannah: Undara to Mount Isa
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Cape York: Cairns to the Tip
| Route | Suggested days | Distance | Driving | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuranda and the Atherton Tablelands Loop | 3 | 177 km | 1 h 56 min | 11 |
| Cairns to Cooktown via the Daintree | 4 | 245 km | 2 h 40 min | 12 |
| Cassowary Coast: Cairns to Townsville | 4 | 460 km | 5 h 01 min | 12 |
| Gulf Savannah: Undara to Mount Isa | 6 | 1,537 km | 16 h 45 min | 12 |
| Cape York: Cairns to the Tip | 7 | 1,058 km | 11 h 32 min | 8 |
FAQs
What are the best road trips from Cairns?
Popular routes starting in or near Cairns: Kuranda and the Atherton Tablelands Loop, Cairns to Cooktown via the Daintree, Cassowary Coast: Cairns to Townsville, Gulf Savannah: Undara to Mount Isa and Cape York: Cairns to the Tip.
Is there a short road trip from Cairns?
The shortest is Kuranda and the Atherton Tablelands Loop: 3 days, about 177 km.
What is the longest road trip from Cairns?
The longest is Gulf Savannah: Undara to Mount Isa: 6 days, about 1,537 km with 12 stops.