{"id":18480,"date":"2026-11-02T14:20:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T14:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/?p=18480"},"modified":"2026-11-02T14:20:00","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T14:20:00","slug":"brisbane-to-cairns-campervan-hire-queensland-road-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/brisbane-to-cairns-campervan-hire-queensland-road-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Brisbane Campervan Hire: The Road to Cairns Along Queensland\u2019s Coast"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><style>\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Hide Astra default post title + meta for this post \u2500\u2500 *\/\n.single-post .entry-title,.single-post .entry-meta,.single-post .ast-post-format-meta,.single-post .post-meta{display:none !important;}\n.single-post .entry-content{padding-top:0 !important;margin-top:0 !important;}\n.single-post .ast-article-single{padding-top:0 !important;}\n.ast-separate-container .ast-article-post,.ast-separate-container 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class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n    <p class=\"htf-hero-deck\">1,700 km of beaches, whales and rainforest. This is how we would plan a one-way trip from Brisbane to Cairns, which season to pick and what to expect on the bill.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"htf-hero-meta\">\n      <div class=\"htf-meta-author\"><div class=\"htf-avatar\">J&amp;A<\/div><div><strong>Joona &amp; Alla<\/strong>Rovaniemi, Finland<\/div><\/div>\n      <span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span><span>Nov 2, 2026<\/span><span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span><span>9 min read<\/span><span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span><span>Updated regularly<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- HERO IMAGE -->\n<div class=\"htf-hero-img\">\n<div class=\"htf-hero-img\" style=\"margin:24px 0;text-align:center;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17070\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-australia-4.jpg\" alt=\"Coastal road in Australia - Brisbane campervan hire\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:6px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-australia-4.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-australia-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-australia-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-australia-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-australia-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-australia-4-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-australia-4-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><div style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#777;margin-top:6px;\">Photo: Ank Kumar, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- ARTICLE + SIDEBAR -->\n<div class=\"htf-wrap\">\n<article class=\"htf-body\">\n<p>If you are searching for <strong>Brisbane campervan hire<\/strong> with Cairns at the other end, you are planning one of the great Australian road trips: roughly 1,700 km of Queensland coast, from the Sunshine Coast beaches to the rainforest that meets the Great Barrier Reef. A campervan suits this route because the distances are big, the best stops are spread out and you can change your plans without rebooking a hotel.<\/p>\n<p>It is November, and for Australians the school holidays and the Christmas\u2013New Year rush are already close. For everyone else it is a good moment to look at the dry season of 2027. We went through the live <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/brisbane-campervan-hire?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-brisbane-to-cairns-campervan-hire-queensland-road-trip\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Brisbane campervan hire page on CampervanPlanet<\/a> for prices and seasons and added well-known geography. This is a researched planning guide rather than a claim of a recent personal drive, so check road conditions, campground rules and wildlife warnings on official Queensland sites before you go. If you want the bigger picture first, here is <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/campervan-rental\/\">our campervan rental guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"htf-tldr\"><div class=\"htf-tldr-label\">Short Answer<\/div><p><strong>Brisbane campervan hire<\/strong> starts from about A$65 a day for a pick-up on 8 June 2027, A$73 for 9 March 2027 and A$78 for 10 November 2026 on CampervanPlanet (cheapest vehicle, seven nights, October 2026 prices). Across Australia the typical price is about A$195 a day in autumn and A$220 in spring. April to October is the best season for Queensland. Allow 10\u201314 days for Brisbane to Cairns one-way, and expect a one-way fee. Our \u20ac20 reader coupon works at checkout.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-toc\"><div class=\"htf-toc-label\">In this guide<\/div><ol>\n<li><a href=\"#s1\">Why Brisbane<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s2\">The route<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s3\">Season<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s4\">Costs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s5\">Camping tips<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s6\">Booking tips<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s7\">Mistakes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<!-- HTF-CVP-V1 -->\n<div style=\"margin:8px 0 28px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#C8A45A 0%,#b8944a 100%);border-radius:14px;padding:18px 22px;color:#fff;\"><div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:14px;justify-content:space-between;\"><div style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;min-width:220px;flex:1;\">\ud83d\ude90 <strong>Planning this trip by campervan?<\/strong> Get <strong>\u20ac20 off<\/strong> your rental in Australia with our code <span style=\"background:rgba(255,255,255,.22);border-radius:6px;padding:2px 8px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.5px;\">HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20<\/span><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/brisbane-campervan-hire?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-brisbane-to-cairns-campervan-hire-queensland-road-trip\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" style=\"background:#1A1917;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;padding:12px 20px;border-radius:10px;white-space:nowrap;\">Compare campervans \u2192<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:11px;opacity:.85;margin-top:10px;\">If you book through our links we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you \u2014 it keeps this blog on the road.<\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"s1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Brisbane_is_a_good_place_to_start\"><\/span>Why Brisbane is a good place to start<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Brisbane is an easy place to collect a van. You can pick up in the city centre or at Brisbane Airport (BNE), about 20 km from the CBD, and within an hour you are on the M1 heading north or south. The airport is the simplest option if you land tired, and the city depots suit anyone who spends a couple of nights in town first.<\/p>\n<p>The page lists pick-up in Brisbane CBD and at the airport, and it describes the area as the sunshine capital with the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and hinterland on the doorstep. That is exactly why a short loop is a good warm-up if you are new to driving on the left. Australians drive on the left, the speed limit is typically 110 km\/h on highways and 50 km\/h in built-up areas, and random breath testing is common, so allow yourself a quiet first day.<\/p>\n<p>If you are still choosing between cities, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/sydney-campervan-hire?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-brisbane-to-cairns-campervan-hire-queensland-road-trip\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Sydney campervan hire page<\/a> and the Cairns page are the natural neighbours on a one-way trip along the east coast.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Brisbane_to_Cairns_route_step_by_step\"><\/span>The Brisbane to Cairns route, step by step<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The classic line is the Bruce Highway north from Brisbane to Cairns, about 1,700 km. Driven non-stop it is two long days, but nobody should drive it like that. We would plan 10\u201314 days with a van, which gives you about 150\u2013250 km on a normal driving day and still leaves room for a beach.<\/p>\n<p>A sensible outline looks like this. Day one and two on the Sunshine Coast and Noosa, with the Glass House Mountains on the way. Then Hervey Bay, the departure point for the ferries to K\u2019gari (Fraser Island), where the page notes that a 4WD with a fitted tent is the better tool for the sand. After that Rockhampton and the Capricorn Coast, then Airlie Beach for the Whitsundays, Townsville and Magnetic Island, Mission Beach and finally Cairns, the gateway to the Daintree Rainforest and the reef.<\/p>\n<p>Whale watching is a good reason to travel in winter: the page says humpback migration runs from June to October, and Hervey Bay is one of the best known places to see it. Book boat tours separately, and leave your van at a holiday park the night before so you are not hunting for parking.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"margin:28px 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-17067\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-australia-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Long Australian road, a typical day on a campervan trip\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:6px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-australia-1-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-australia-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-australia-1-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-australia-1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-australia-1-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-australia-1-1-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-australia-1-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#777;margin-top:6px;\">Photo: W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"s3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_season_to_choose\"><\/span>Which season to choose<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Queensland has a clear shape to its year. The CampervanPlanet page calls winter, June to August, the best time for Brisbane and the state: dry, sunny days of roughly 12\u201322\u00b0C, with no need for heating. It is also peak rental season, and the July school holidays are the busiest weeks, so book early.<\/p>\n<p>Spring, September to November, is described as another excellent time: warming days, wildflowers and fewer crowds than winter. Autumn is the transition into the best season, with rain fading and campgrounds quieter than in summer. Summer is hot and humid, 26\u201332\u00b0C in Brisbane, with afternoon thunderstorms, and the tropical north is hotter and wetter still. Christmas and New Year are crowded, and mid-January is quieter.<\/p>\n<p>For a one-way trip to Cairns our pick would be late April to early June, or September to October. You avoid the wet season in the far north and the school-holiday price spikes. Stinger season in tropical waters is generally from about October to May, so check local beach signs before swimming.<\/p>\n<!-- HTF-CVP-V1 -->\n<div style=\"margin:26px 0;border:1px solid #E5E3DE;border-left:4px solid #C8A45A;border-radius:10px;padding:16px 20px;background:#F8F7F4;\"><p style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#2C2A26;\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Our campervan tip:<\/strong> prices for the same van vary a lot between rental brands. We compare Australia campervans across 160+ rental companies on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/brisbane-campervan-hire?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-brisbane-to-cairns-campervan-hire-queensland-road-trip\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:700;\">CampervanPlanet<\/a> \u2014 and code <strong>HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20<\/strong> takes \u20ac20 off your booking.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"s4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_it_costs\"><\/span>What it costs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These are the prices shown on the landing page, from the CampervanPlanet booking engine in October 2026 for the cheapest vehicle and seven nights from Brisbane: from A$78 a day for 10 November 2026, from A$73 a day for 9 March 2027 and from A$65 a day for 8 June 2027. The wider Australia price study on the site says a typical campervan costs about A$195 a day in autumn and A$220 in spring, with prices from about A$67, across 59 vehicles and 12 companies.<\/p>\n<p>The gap between \u201cfrom\u201d and \u201ctypical\u201d is the thing to understand. \u201cFrom\u201d is the smallest van in the cheapest week, and \u201ctypical\u201d is the middle of the range for the same week. A family needing a bigger van and a December start should budget nearer the typical number or above it.<\/p>\n<p>On top of the daily rate, plan for fuel on 1,700 km, powered sites in holiday parks, and the one-way fee. The page says a one-way fee usually applies and depends on the route and season, and that each offer shows what is included and what you pay locally. Compare the total, not just the daily figure. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/australia-campervan-rental-cost-per-day-per-week\/\">guide to what a campervan costs per day and per week in Australia<\/a> goes deeper on this.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Camping_rules_and_practical_tips\"><\/span>Camping rules and practical tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The wide-open spaces tempt people to sleep anywhere, but Queensland is stricter than many expect. The Brisbane page notes that freedom camping in non-designated areas has restrictions in Queensland and tells you to check local regulations before parking overnight. We would rely on holiday parks and council-approved rest areas, which also give you power and showers.<\/p>\n<p>Many holiday parks near Brisbane and along the coast offer powered sites with water and sewage points. In school holidays book ahead, because the best coastal parks fill early. Wildlife is part of the deal too: kangaroos and wallabies are active at dawn and dusk, so avoid driving long stretches in the dark.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to go off the sealed road, for example on K\u2019gari or Moreton Island, the page suggests a 4&#215;4 with a fitted tent, and CampervanPlanet has a separate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/4x4-rooftop-tent-hire-brisbane?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-brisbane-to-cairns-campervan-hire-queensland-road-trip\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">4&#215;4 rooftop tent hire page for Brisbane<\/a>. A normal campervan is built for sealed roads and managed gravel, not soft sand.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Booking_tips_and_our_discount\"><\/span>Booking tips and our discount<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before booking, read the offer rather than the headline price. Each offer names the rental company, shows what is included, such as insurance, mileage and equipment, and lists what you pay locally. At pick-up the company holds a refundable security deposit on the main driver\u2019s card, with the amount shown in the offer. Many bookings take a deposit online, often 10\u201320%, and the rest at pick-up.<\/p>\n<p>Ask about the excess, because higher protection plans lower it. If you are flying in, tell the booking team your landing time so the depot can confirm a pick-up slot. A valid overseas licence in English is generally enough, and an International Driving Permit is needed if it is not in English.<\/p>\n<p>Compare the options on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/brisbane-campervan-hire?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-brisbane-to-cairns-campervan-hire-queensland-road-trip\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">CampervanPlanet\u2019s Brisbane page<\/a>, and if you enter code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20 at checkout, \u20ac20 comes off your booking at no extra cost to you. If your route is not offered, you can send a quote request and the team asks the rental companies for you. For the one-way leg north, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/cairns-campervan-hire?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-brisbane-to-cairns-campervan-hire-queensland-road-trip\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Cairns campervan hire page<\/a> is where to check drop-off options.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistakes_to_avoid_on_this_route\"><\/span>Mistakes to avoid on this route<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common mistake on this route is trying to see all of it in a week. Queensland rewards slowness: two nights in each place feels very different from one. We would also avoid the Christmas to mid-January window unless you booked months ago.<\/p>\n<p>A second mistake is ignoring the weather in the far north. The tropics have a wet season, and flooding can close roads, so check the state road conditions site every morning in the warmer months. Finally, remember that your first van is also your kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Spend the first afternoon learning where the water, gas and power are before you leave the depot, and photograph any scratches at pick-up.<\/p>\n<p>If this is your first campervan holiday anywhere, read our <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/first-campervan-road-trip-tips-before-you-book\/\">first campervan road trip tips<\/a> before you choose dates. And if you are comparing continents, we have written about the Pacific side too, in our <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/christchurch-campervan-hire-kaikoura-arthurs-pass-west-coast\/\">Christchurch campervan guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- HTF-CVP-V1 -->\n<div style=\"margin:34px 0;background:linear-gradient(150deg,#2D5A3D 0%,#1a3d28 100%);border-radius:16px;padding:30px 28px;color:#fff;text-align:center;\"><div style=\"font-size:12px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#E8D5A0;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px;\">Ready for the open road?<\/div><h3 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:24px;color:#fff;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book_your_Australia_campervan\"><\/span>Book your Australia campervan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"margin:0 auto 18px;max-width:520px;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.6;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);\">Compare prices across 160+ campervan and motorhome rental brands, get a free 1GB eSIM with every booking \u2014 and <strong>\u20ac20 off with code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20<\/strong>.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/brisbane-campervan-hire?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-brisbane-to-cairns-campervan-hire-queensland-road-trip\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#C8A45A;color:#1A1917;text-decoration:none;font-weight:800;font-size:15px;padding:14px 30px;border-radius:12px;\">Check prices &amp; availability \u2192<\/a><div style=\"font-size:11px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);margin-top:12px;\">Affiliate link \u2014 same price for you, small commission for us.<\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 style=\"padding-left:0;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<details><summary>How much is campervan hire in Brisbane?<\/summary>\n<p>CampervanPlanet shows Brisbane from about A$78 a day for a 10 November 2026 pick-up, A$73 for 9 March 2027 and A$65 for 8 June 2027, based on the cheapest vehicle for seven nights in October 2026. Larger vans and school holidays cost more.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Where can I pick up a campervan in Brisbane?<\/summary>\n<p>The page lists Brisbane CBD and Brisbane Airport (BNE), about 20 km from the city. Airport pick-up is simplest for fly-in travellers.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>What is the best time for a Queensland campervan trip?<\/summary>\n<p>The page puts April to October first, with winter (June\u2013August) as the best season. It is also peak, so book early for July. Summer is hot and humid.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Can I drive from Brisbane to Cairns in a campervan?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes, many companies allow one-way trips between depots, usually with a one-way fee that depends on the route and season. Allow 10\u201314 days for a relaxed trip of about 1,700 km.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Can I freedom camp in Queensland?<\/summary>\n<p>Freedom camping in non-designated areas has restrictions in Queensland, so check local regulations. Holiday parks and approved sites are the safer choice.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Is there a discount code for CampervanPlanet?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. Use code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20 at checkout to take \u20ac20 off your booking when you book through one of our links.<\/p><\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-author\"><div class=\"htf-author-avatar\">J&amp;A<\/div><div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Joona_Alla\"><\/span>Joona &amp; Alla<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>A Finnish-Ukrainian couple living in Rovaniemi, Finland. Joona is a marketing professional in Lapland tourism; Alla is an AI Engineer. Together we&#8217;ve visited 25 countries and share honest, locally-grounded travel writing from our home in the Arctic.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/our-story\/\">Read our full story &#8594;<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<!-- SIDEBAR -->\n<aside class=\"htf-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"htf-sidebar-toc\"><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contents\"><\/span>Contents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><ol>\n<li><a href=\"#s1\">Why Brisbane<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s2\">The route<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s3\">Season<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s4\">Costs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s5\">Camping tips<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s6\">Booking tips<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s7\">Mistakes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-sidebar-work\"><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AI-assisted_content_for_travel_brands\"><\/span>AI-assisted content for travel brands<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Joona &amp; Alla help 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