Getting there

By car

Planning and preparing for your trip is the best way to ensure your safety and the safety of other drivers on the road. Whether you are driving a short distance or taking a driving holiday make sure your vehicle is safe before heading out. If you are driving with a caravan follow our safety tips for towing.

Helpful driving resources

By bus

Long-distance coach holidays are a safe and convenient way to travel. They offer easy and affordable transport from one location to the next or you can book complete tours including accommodation and meals. Most bus companies also offer concession fares if you have a Seniors Card.

Find long distance bus and coach services that provide travel to rural and remote Queensland communities.

By rail

The Queensland Rail network offers safe and comfortable holiday travel. You can travel quickly between A and B on the modern Tilt Train or enjoy a rail holiday on one of the traditional trains with overnight sleeping berths.

By plane

Most airlines in Australia offer discounted flights if you book over the internet.

Handy hint

Did you know your Queensland pensioner concession card entitles you to free Queensland Rail long-distance travel entitlements each year? The only thing you need to pay is a non-refundable administration fee per entitlement.

Learn more about your free Pension Rail Travel Entitlements or phone Queensland Rail on 1800 TRAINS (1800 872 467) .

National Public Toilet Map

If you are travelling long distance or getting out and about in new places, this handy website lists every public toilet in Australia, including accessible toilets for people with a disability.

You can also download the toilet map database as an iPhone app, or use the travel planner tool to plan your road trip.

Visit the National Public Toilet Map site.