Family Friendly
Load up the car, fill the tank and get out to explore the real Australia on a family road trip! On this page you will find a range of boredom-busting, family-friendly itineraries that won’t break the holiday budget.
The Great Bunya Drive
From Toowoomba to Gympie
The Great Bunya Drive is a scenic self-drive route meandering through 390 kilometres of beautiful country landscapes.
Scenic Way
From Biloela to Biloela
Much like the Dawson Valley, Banana Shire’s Callide Valley provides rich coal resources and vital power supplies to Queensland.
Rural Villages
From Biloela to Biloela
Terrific way to experience country life, the rural villages to the north of the shire may seem small but they are the big heart of their community.
Riverleigh Drive
From Riverleigh to Mundubbera
Travel around lush orchards, vineyards and vast grazing country.
Northern Highlights of the Leichhardt Highway
From Goondiwindi to Yeppoon
Take the fastest highway out of Melbourne to the calm beauty of the tropics.
National Parks and Adventure Drive
From Monto to Cania Gorge – Kroombit Tops
For the 4WD enthusiast, this drive offers a voyage of discovery and adventure.
Mount Morgan Explorer
From Dululu to Rockhampton
Make your way from Dululu to Rockhampton via Mount Morgan, once home to the richest gold mine in the Southern Hemisphere!
Historic Flagstaff Road
From Taroom to Taroom
If you’re an experienced 4WD enthusiast expect some serious WOW moments! You’ll love this path less travelled with its spectacular panoramic views ove
Glenmoral Drive
From Theodore to Theodore
The stations that lie among the gorges, gullies, plains and ranges of Banana Shire’s rich cattle country stretch out across grand vistas.
Farmers Country Drive
From Toowoomba to Toowoomba
Enjoy a day trip from Toowoomba through the townships of Maclagan, Haden and Goombungee and get a glimpse into these picturesque landscapes.
Eidsvold Drive
From Muldilgie to Eidsvold
Take the alternative route to Eidsvold and discover unique and exciting sites along the way.
Defence Road Cracow Loop
From Theodore to Theodore
The past lives large on this trail with wonderful markers and reminders along the way that capture the region’s unique history.
Become a Local Drive
From Blackbutt to Murgon
The Local’s Drive gives you a taste of life in the South Burnett, and a quick guide on to how to plan a longer trip in the region.
Banana Loop
From Banana to Banana
This short drive will take you deep into an epic story of Australia's coal mining industry.
Australia’s Country Way
From Sydney to Rockhampton
Australia's Country Way guides you to the delights and treasures that pepper the countryside of the Great Dividing Range. From Sydney to Rockhampton.