Australia · 14 days · 3,500 km · One-way
Cairns to Melbourne — the full East Coast
The full East Coast traverse: Cairns tropics, Whitsundays, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Byron Bay, Sydney and Melbourne. Based on maui Motorhomes' official guide.
Highlights
- Mission Beach (cassowaries)
- Magnetic Island (Townsville)
- Whitehaven Beach (Whitsundays)
- Town of 1770 / Agnes Water
- Hervey Bay (gateway to Fraser Island)
- Noosa Heads
- Byron Bay lighthouse
- Sydney Opera House
- Partial Great Ocean Road
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Cairns → Mission Beach
Cairns → Mission Beach · 140 km
Overnight: Mission Beach Hideaway Holiday Park
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Day 2
Mission Beach → Townsville
Mission Beach → Townsville · 240 km
- · The Strand
- · Magnetic Island by ferry
Overnight: Rowes Bay Beachfront Holiday Park
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Day 3
Townsville → Airlie Beach
Townsville → Airlie Beach · 280 km
Overnight: BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort
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Day 4
Whitsundays — full day
Airlie Beach
- · Whitehaven Beach day trip
- · Snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef
Overnight: BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort
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Day 5
Airlie Beach → Mackay
Airlie Beach → Mackay · 150 km
Overnight: Mackay Marine Tourist Park
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Day 6
Mackay → Rockhampton
Mackay → Rockhampton · 340 km
- · Beef capital
Overnight: Riverside Tourist Park
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Day 7
Rockhampton → Agnes Water
Rockhampton → Agnes Water · 220 km
- · Northernmost surf beach
- · Sunset at Town of 1770
Overnight: Workmans Beach Holiday Park
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Day 8
Agnes Water → Hervey Bay
Agnes Water → Hervey Bay · 280 km
- · Gateway to Fraser Island
Overnight: Discovery Parks Hervey Bay
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Day 9
Hervey Bay → Noosa
Hervey Bay → Noosa · 200 km
- · Hastings Street
- · Noosa National Park
Overnight: Noosa River Holiday Park
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Day 10
Noosa → Brisbane
Noosa → Brisbane · 150 km
- · South Bank and Story Bridge
Overnight: Brisbane Holiday Village
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Day 11
Brisbane → Byron Bay
Brisbane → Byron Bay · 175 km
- · Cape Byron Lighthouse
Overnight: Broken Head Holiday Park
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Day 12
Byron Bay → Coffs Harbour
Byron Bay → Coffs Harbour · 240 km
Overnight: Coffs Coast Holiday Park
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Day 13
Coffs Harbour → Sydney
Coffs Harbour → Sydney · 540 km
- · Optional bridge climb
- · Opera House at sunset
Overnight: Sydney Lakeside Holiday Park
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Day 14
Sydney → Melbourne (flight + drop-off)
Sydney → Melbourne · 880 km
- · Option A: domestic flight (1h) + pickup new motorhome
- · Option B: 2 extra days via Hume Highway
Recommended brands for this route
Selection based on road type and trip length. Tighter budgets — we can also quote Mighty.