Brisbane to Cairns

The RAA maintains some 300 strip maps covering all major routes of Australia.

They are available from RAA Offi ces and are free to members.

Strip maps are designed to assist drivers by showing distances, roadside features and town facilities on a simple fl ip-over style map, which can also be used in reverse.These maps are not drawn to scale.

Strip Map Features:

Cumulative Distances

These are provided for both directions of travel and can be matched to the car’s odometers for a ready reference.

Intermediate Distances

These distances provide for some localised perspective of scale.

Town Facilities

Hotels, motels, post offi ces, caravan parks, fuel (in remote areas).

Narrative

Caution notes, road surface, a description of the country traversed, town narratives and populations.

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BRISBANE- CABOOLTURE

44 kilometresRoute 1

Bruce Highway

BRISBANE

(approx. population 1,676,390)

The Capital of Queensland and Australia’s third largest city, Brisbane was fi rst settled by Europeans as a penal colony for the toughest convicts from NSW. Visit the historic coastal settlement of Sandgate, catch a ferry to North Stradbroke Island, one of the world’s largest sand islands, or experience the energy of the lively inner suburb of Fortitude Valley.

CABOOLTURE

Meaning place of the carpet snakes in the local Aboriginal language, Caboolture was fi rst settled by Europeans in 1941 when the area was still part of the colony of New South Wales. The discovery of gold at Gympie in the late 1860s saw the town develop as a stopover for travellers to and from the goldfi elds.

COUNTRY TRAVERSED

Mixture of farmland and residential development. Mainly undulating terrain.

ROAD SURFACE

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CABOOLTURE- COOROY


Bruce Hwy

CABOOLTURE

Meaning place of the carpet snakes in the local Aboriginal language, Caboolture was fi rst settled by Europeans in 1941 when the area was still part of the colony of New South Wales. The discovery of gold at Gympie in the late 1860s saw the town develop as a stopover for travellers to and from the goldfi elds.

SUNSHINE COAST

Lapped by the warm waters of the Pacifi c Ocean, the Sunshine Coast is blessed with long, sandy beaches, rocky headlands and a vibrant seaside culture. Running between Caloundra and Noosa Heads, it is one of Australia’s premier coastal playgrounds.

GLASSHOUSE MOUNTAINS

The remnant cores of volcanic activity some 25 million years ago, these prominent landmarks reminded Captain Cook of glass making kilns back in England.

COUNTRY TRAVERSED

Traversing undulating to hilly terrain, the surrounding landscape is a mixture of canefi elds, pineapple plantations and forests.

ROAD SURFACE

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COOROY- MARYBOROUGH


Bruce Highway

CAUTION

1. Exercise caution at cane tram crossings in the region.

GYMPIE

(approx. population 10,930)

At the height of Queensland’s fi rst goldrush, which began in 1867, there were up to 25,000 prospectors working the Gympie goldfi elds. Gold mining ceased in 1925 and Gympie is now the centre of the productive Mary River Valley agricultural district.

MARYBOROUGH


Although the city takes its name from the Mary River it is also the birthplace of PL Travers, the author of Mary Poppins. The third oldest city in Qld, Maryborough was once in the running to be State Capital. Dairying and sugar production are two of the region’s major industries.

POINTS OF INTEREST

To the east of Maryborough is the World Heritage listed Fraser Island, the world’s largest sand island, famous for its crystal clear lakes, long white beaches and lush rainforests.

COUNTRY TRAVERSED

Mainly undulating terrain. Predominantly sugar cane and horticultural activities mixed with pastoral country and native forest.

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Bruce Hwy

CAUTION


MARYBOROUGH


Although the city takes its name from the Mary River it is also the birthplace of PL Travers, the author of Mary Poppins. The third oldest city in Qld, Maryborough was once in the running to be State Capital. Dairying and sugar production are two of the region’s major industries.

CHILDERS


A picturesque town noted for its fi ne historic buildings and the leopard trees which line the main street. Although sugar production is the town’s main industry, the region alsoproduces other crops including tomatoes, avocados and macadamia nuts.

COUNTRY TRAVERSED

Mainly undulating terrain with hilly sections around Gin Gin and through the Dawes Range near Lake Monduran. A mixture of sugar cane, horticulture, pastoral country and native forest.

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MIRIAM VALE- ROCKHAMPTON


Bruce Hwy

CAUTION

1. Exercise caution at cane tram crossings in the region

GLADSTONE


Its sheltered harbour and proximity to Queensland’s mineral wealth have made Gladstone an industrial giant. Industries include the world’s largest alumina refi nery, Australia’s largest cement kiln, Queensland’s biggest power station and the State’s busiest multi – commodity port. The town’s marina is world class while the nearby towns of Tannum Sands and Boyne Island are popular coastal retreats.

ROCKHAMPTON


Deriving its name from rocks in the Fitzroy River, Rockhampton is known as the “beef capital of Australia”. In the mid to late 1800s the economy was fuelled by the discovery of gold at Canoona and later, more substantial fi nds at Bouldercombe and Mt Morgan. The city’s many stately buildings refl ect this mining heritage.

POINTS OF INTEREST

Tropic of Capricorn: At latitude 23 degrees 27 minutes south of the equator, this marks the farthermost point south the sun can be seen directly overhead. This occurs around the 22nd December.

COUNTRY TRAVERSED

Mainly undulating pastoral country.

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ROCKHAMPTON- MACKAY


Bruce Highway

CAUTION

1. Exercise caution at cane tram crossings in the region, particularly around Sarina.

2. Swimming in coastal waters in summer can be dangerous due to the deadly box jellyfi sh.

ROCKHAMPTON


Deriving its name from rocks in the Fitzroy River, Rockhampton is known as the “beef capital of Australia”. In the mid to late 1800s the economy was fuelled by the discovery of gold at Canoona and later, more substantial fi nds at Bouldercombe and Mt Morgan. The city’s many stately buildings can be attributed to this mining heritage.

SARINA


Built on the sugar industry the town’s ethyl alcohol distillery is a major employer. There are several quiet coastal communities nearby.

MACKAY


Devastated by a cyclone in 1918 Mackay is now a major regional centre, with sugar production being the region’s main agricultural industry. Tours to the Barrier Reef and Brampton Island can be arranged from Mackay.

POINTS OF INTEREST

HAY POINT: A short drive north of Sarina a lookout provides a spectacular view of the giant Hay Point and Dalrymple coal handling facilities.

COUNTRY TRAVERSED

Level to undulating terrain, with hilly sections near Rockhampton. Predominantly cane fi elds to the north and pastoral country to the south.

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MACKAY- BOWEN


Bruce highway

CAUTION

1. Exercise care at cane tram crossings in the region, particularly around Proserpine.


MACKAY


Devastated by a cyclone in 1918 Mackay is now a major regional centre, with sugar production being the region’s main agricultural industry. Tours to the Barrier Reef and Brampton Island can be arranged from Mackay.

PROSERPINE


Administrative centre of a major sugar producing region, Proserpine is at the turn off to the famous Whitsunday group of islands.

BOWEN


Centre of a productive horticultural region and home to a large commercial fi shing fl eet, Bowen is also noted for its beautiful beaches and secluded coves. In World War 2 Bowen was used as a base for Catalina fl ying boats during the Battle of the Coral Sea.

POINTS OF INTEREST

WHITSUNDAYS: A major tourism destination comprising many islands within easy access from the lively town of Airlie Beach and nearby Shute Harbour.

COUNTRY TRAVERSED

Level to undulating terrain. Predominantly sugar cane growing region mixed with other horticultural activities.

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BOWEN- TOWNSVILLE


Bruce Highway

CAUTION

1. Exercise caution at cane tram crossings in the region, particularly around Ayr.


BOWEN


Centre of a productive horticultural region and home to a large commercial fi shing fl eet, Bowen is also noted for its beautiful beaches and secluded coves. In World War 2 Bowen was used as a base for Catalina fl ying boats during the Battle of the Coral Sea.

AYR


Ayr, and the adjacent town of Home Hill, are service centres for the local sugar cane industry. Nearby Groper Creek is a renowned fi shing and crabbing spot while Alva Beach is popular with wind surfers and anglers.

TOWNSVILLE


Regarded as the capital of northern Queensland, Townsville’s port services the surrounding horticultural, mining and pastoral industries. Castle Hill offers a commanding view of Townsville and Magnetic Island.

POINTS OF INTEREST

MAGNETIC ISLAND: Only 8kms from Townsville, regular passenger and car ferries transport visitors to the Island, over half of which is National Park.

COUNTRY TRAVERSED

Mostly level to gently undulating terrain. Mixture of pastoral and horticultural activities including sugar cane and mango production.

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Bitumen

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RiverDon

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TOWNSVILLE- TULLY

206 kilometresHighway 1

Bruce Highway

CAUTION

1. Exercise caution at cane tram crossings in the region, particularly around Ingham.


TOWNSVILLE


Regarded as the capital of northern Queensland, Townsville’s port services the surrounding horticultural, mining and pastoral industries. Castle Hill provides a commanding view of Townsville and Magnetic Island.

INGHAM


Ingham is the centre of a major sugar producing region and the nearby Victoria Sugar Mill is said to be the largest in the Southern Hemisphere.

TULLY


Noted for its high annual rainfall, the Tully River is a popular whitewater rafting destination.

POINTS OF INTEREST

L U C I N D A :At 5.7kms in length, Lucinda’s bulk sugar loading jetty is the worlds longest.HICHINBROOK ISLAND: Accessible by boat from Lucinda and Cardwell, Hichinbrook is a renowned National Park wilderness. WALLAMAN FALLS:48kms west of Ingham, this is the longest single drop waterfall in Australia.

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Level to undulating terrain. Mixture of canefi elds, banana plantations and dense tropical vegetation.

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TULLY- CAIRNS


Bruce Highway

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TULLY


Noted for its high annual rainfall, the Tully River is a popular whitewater rafting destination.

INNISFAIL


Bananas and sugar production are the district’s main industries.

CAIRNS


With the Great Barrier Reef to the east, mountain rainforests and the lush Atherton Tablelands to the west, and idyllic beaches to the north, Cairns is one of Australia’s major tourism hubs.

POINTS OF INTEREST

MISSION BEACH:Blessed with white, sandy beaches and pristine rainforests, this area is home to the endangered cassowary, a large fl ightless bird with a brilliant blue helmeted head.THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: Actually a series of reefs stretching from near Papua New Guinea to just north of Fraser Island, and covering an area of nearly 350,000 square kilometres, it is home to more than 2,000 species of fi sh. ATHERTON TABLELANDS:Dense rainforests, spectacular waterfalls and beautiful crater lakes, all within an hours drive from Cairns.

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Level to undulating terrain. Pasture mixed with canefi elds, fruit plantations and dense tropical vegetation.

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