Queensland – 4WD Tracks, Campsites & Off-Road Destinations
Queensland is a dream destination for 4WD adventurers, home to some of Australia’s most iconic off-road routes. From tackling the legendary Old Telegraph Track in Cape York to cruising the sands of Fraser Island or exploring the rainforests of the Daintree, every trip is unforgettable. Use our guides to find Queensland’s best 4WD tracks, campsites and off-road destinations – and start planning your next 4×4 escape.
Taking on CREB Track in Cape York, one of Australia’s most dangerous 4×4 tracks!
A trip up The Cape provides an opportunity to explore the ancient rainforests of FNQ
Cape escape: Oyala Thumotang National Park
A great escape, between the Archer and Coen rivers on the Cape York Peninsula
Hunting for gold in Maytown, Cape York
Old gold-mining towns like Maytown in Cape York show just how hard it was for prospectors to make a quid back in the mid-1800s
Touring the island paradise of K’gari
Near the top of the bucket list for every Aussie four-wheel driver, K’gari is packed with stunning highlights and boasts some of the best beach driving in the country
4×4 trip to Talaroo Springs
Soak in the hot spring water that began its journey to the surface some 20,000 years ago
Exploring the mining trails of North Queensland
Take a trip into Australia’s pioneering history with a drive along some of North Queensland’s remote mining trails
4×4 pub: Betoota Hotel
From rack and ruin, this famous outback hotel has been restored and reopened
4×4 pub: The Purple Pub
The colour of this pub might seem a bit odd, but there’s a good story behind it
4×4 adventure to Blackbraes National Park
A cracking national park that most people have never heard of
Pub of the month: Adavale Hotel, Queensland
The pub in this tiny town thrives when the tourists roll in
Coast to coast on Cape York
Weipa to the west and Captain Billy Landing to the east are often bypassed by travellers intent on reaching the tip
4×4 trip from Lappa to Mount Surprise
On the western edge of FNQ’s Atherton Tablelands, we follow the region’s mining and railway heritage to an ancient volcanic landscape
Touring Expedition National Park, Queensland
Often overshadowed by Carnarvon Gorge, this stunning park is not to be missed
Wilderness escape: Coen, North Queensland
Coen on the Cape York Peninsula is the gateway to a wilderness rarely visited
Exploring the remote roads of the Tip of the Cape York Peninsula
Journeying to Cape York’s Tip and back on lesser-travelled tracks on the Peninsula’s lower east coast offers stunning scenery, isolation, excellent fishing and more
Exploring the remote roads of the lower Cape York Peninsula
Heading off the beaten track in the lower Cape York Peninsula
4×4 Adventure: Mount Isa and beyond
You don’t need a pick axe and shovel to enjoy the hidden delights of Mount Isa and its surrounds
Cape York’s Portland Road by 4×4
What started out as a ‘quick’ detour soon became an adventure full of history and spectacular locations.
Touring Queensland’s epic Burke Developmental Road
The BDR is 1000km long and rated among Australia’s most dangerous roads – so what’s stopping you from attempting this unique outback experience?
Exploring North Stradbroke Island by 4×4
Dreaming of a getaway? Why not check out what Straddie has to offer … it’s the whole box and dice!
4×4 Trip to Hell Hole Gorge National Park, Qld
Hell Hole has opened its gates to visitors, and Ron and Viv Moon were brave enough to venture to the hidden park in remote outback Queensland.
Winton Shire, Qld: 4×4 travel guide
This outback Queensland adventure takes in old opal mining towns and much older prehistoric beasts. Welcome to Winton Shire.
Kennedy Developmental Road, Qld: 4×4 travel guide
We often head straight to a destination and miss out on plenty along the way, but there’s simply too much to miss on a trip up the KDR between Winton and Minnamoolka.
Idalia National Park travel guide
Smack-bang in the middle of Queensland lies Idalia National Park, and on a recent trip we found it holds a significant amount of history, endangered wildlife and remote camping options.