Van life

Cairns is located in the northern tip of Australia’s east coast and draws visitors looking to explore the Great Barrier Reef. Going south towards Brisbane (and eventually Sydney) you will find beautiful beaches, incredible islands and amazing wildlife. Cairns to Brisbane is over 1,600 kms and spans almost the entire state of Queensland. Here is our ultimate Australian road trip itinerary for a trip from Cairns to Brisbane including where to stop along the way!