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What is there to see between Cairns and Townsville?

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What is there to see between Cairns and Townsville?

Be prepared to leave early to make the most of your first day of your Cairns to Townsville road trip.

  • Cairns Lagoon. Behana Gorge.
  • Emerald green pools of Behana Gorge. Babinda Boulders.
  • Babinda Boulders.
  • Josephine Falls.
  • The Grand Staircase, Paronella Park.
  • Vibrant Cardwell Spa Pools.
  • Wallaman Falls from the base.

Is the road from Port Douglas to Cooktown sealed?

The Inland Road to Cooktown is sealed all the way! The route from Cairns takes you over the range and away from the coast via Hwy 1, the Kennedy Highway, to Mareeba where you strike north on Hwy 81, the Mulligan Highway. Similarly, from Port Douglas take Hwy 44 via Julatten to join Hwy 81 at Mt Molloy.

Is Townsville close to Port Douglas?

The distance between Townsville and Port Douglas is 340 km. The road distance is 410.5 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Townsville to Port Douglas, including transfers.

Where should I stop between Townsville and Cairns?

Moving right along, here are the best places to stop on the Bruce Highway route from Cairns to Townsville.

  • Cairns, Queensland.
  • Babinda, Queensland.
  • Innisfail, Queensland.
  • Paronella Park, Queensland.
  • Cardwell, Queensland.
  • Ingham, Queensland.
  • Wallaman Falls, Queensland.
  • Crystal Creek Falls, Queensland.

Is Cooktown worth visiting?

About one quarter of the way between Cairns and the tip of Australia, Cooktown is an often-overlooked destination and one of the most historically significant sites in the country. If you’re on your way to the continent’s northernmost point, stopping off in Cooktown is a must.

Do you need a 4WD to drive to Cooktown?

There are two main routes for getting from Cairns to Cooktown: the 331-kilometre (206-mile) inland route, which takes about four hours to complete and is suitable for caravans and cars, and the 234-kilometre (145-mile) coastal route, which requires a 4WD, takes about six hours to complete and yields great views around …

Is Airlie Beach near Port Douglas?

The distance between Port Douglas and Airlie Beach is 543 km. The road distance is 687.6 km.

How long does the train take from Cairns to Townsville?

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Townsville? Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cairns Central Station station and arriving at Townsville. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6h 4m.

Do you need a 4WD to go to Cooktown?

Are there crocodiles in Cooktown?

A few minutes out of Cooktown are some impressive beaches, including Elim Beach with its coloured sand and magical sunsets, Quarantine Bay and Walker Bay. It’s not safe to swim on any of these beaches due to the lurking presence of saltwater crocodiles.

Is Cooktown worth seeing?

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