Brisbane to 1770 by Campervan: The Coastal Road Trip North

Quick summary: The campervan drive from Brisbane to the Town of 1770 follows Queensland’s coast north past the Sunshine Coast and Noosa, the K’gari region and Bundaberg. Bundaberg is around four hours from Brisbane without stops, and Agnes Water and the Town of 1770 lie further north again. Spreading the drive over several days lets you add beaches, wildlife and island tours along the way, and arrive rested for your Lady Musgrave Island day trip.

At a glance
Start	Brisbane or Brisbane Airport
First stop	Sunshine Coast and Noosa
K’gari region	Around six hours north of Brisbane
Bundaberg	Around four hours from Brisbane
Finish	Agnes Water and the Town of 1770
Tours	Noosa and Sunshine Coast tours

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Where should you stop between Brisbane and 1770?

Stop	Why go	Tours
Sunshine Coast and Noosa	Beaches, hinterland and wildlife parks	Noosa and Sunshine Coast tours
K’gari region	The world’s largest sand island	K’gari tours
Bundaberg	Sea turtles, history and the reef	Bundaberg tours
Agnes Water and 1770	Lady Musgrave Island departures	Agnes Water and Town of 1770 tours

Can you drive a campervan on K’gari?

Rental campervans are generally not suited to sand driving, and many hire agreements exclude it, so check your terms. A guided K’gari tour in a four-wheel-drive vehicle is the easy option.

How long should you allow?

At least three or four days to enjoy the stops, more if you’re adding island tours. Avoid Brisbane’s peak traffic when leaving the city, and take breaks on long stretches.

Where can you continue after 1770?

North to Gladstone, Rockhampton and the Whitsundays. See 1770 to the Whitsundays and Cairns.

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