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| Trip Length: 5 days Total Distance: 845 km Road Conditions: Some unsealed roads | ||||||||||||||
| Townsville |
Charters Towers |
Bowen |
Airlie Beach |
Mackay | ||||||||||
This 5-day journey, from Townsville to Mackay, is a true country and coast experience. The trip begins with a journey outback - and in time - through Charters Towers, Belyando Crossing and Collinsville, towns rich with mining and cattle industry history. The itinerary concludes with a coastal drive through Bowen and the Whitsundays - Australia's aquatic playground.
| Drive Segment | Duration | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Townsville to Charters Towers | 1 hr 45 mins | 135 kms |
| Charters Towers to Bowen | 6 hrs | 470 kms |
| Bowen to Airlie Beach | 1 hr 15 mins | 90 kms |
| Airlie Beach to Mackay | 2 hrs 50 mins | 150 kms |