Camplify’s 5 travel picks for Queensland in spring

Well folks, the silly season is almost upon us. The first inkling of summer is right around the corner, and we can bet that you’re just as excited as us to get out and explore the majesty of the outdoors. But before we get there, we’ve still got to navigate spring. An underrated time for travelling, it offers all the benefits of the summer months without the crowds and prices of the peak season. Here at Camplify we’ve still got plenty of awesome vans with availability, so let’s have a look at what makes Queensland the place to go in spring.  

Kick back in the tropics of Far North Queensland

Yes, that's actually in Australia

The Sunshine State didn't get that name just for a laugh; Queensland has a knack of staying sunny and inviting almost all year round thanks to its tropical climate. As with many places around the country, summer sees the crowds descend on the state in sizable numbers, leaving spring as possibly the best time to explore the tropics with space to roam. Head up to Cairns and road trip your way to Cooktown, stumbling across secluded white sand beaches and stretches of rainforest that will leave you utterly speechless. 

Get personal with the turtles in Mon Repos

New friends await

The little coastal town of Mon Repos, just outside Bundaberg, is home to the largest population of nesting turtles on the East Coast of Australia, and every year starting in November, these turtles amble up to shore to start laying their eggs. Under the guidance of a local ranger, you’ll be treated to this unique sight on a night time tour, where not only will you get an up close look at the beasts of the sea, but you’ll learn about the awesome conservation work of the Mon Repos Turtle Centre. Turtles and education? That’s a road trip detour right there. 

Dive with the rays on Lady Elliot Island

Discover the Kings of the Sea

We all know how good exploring the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns is, but so does the rest of the world. If you’re looking for an experience on Australia’s most iconic landmark where the turtles and manta rays outnumber the tourists, Lady Elliot Island at the southern tip of the reef is calling your name. A fully-fledged eco-tourism endeavour, Lady Elliot is home to over 1,200 marine species, and is where you’ll find some of the most unspoilt stretches of reef in Queensland. The manta rays are the lead attraction here, gracefully gliding through the aquamarine waters around you. But shh, keep it a secret. 

Journey out to the lava tubes of Undara

The best ancient history lesson in Aus

A lava tube, you say? Just what in the world is a lava tube? The answer lies 3 ½ hours drive out of Cairns, in the beguiling and mysterious outback Queensland sanctuary, Undara Volcanic National Park. Here, 190,000 years ago, an ancient volcano erupted with the resulting flow creating spectacular carved rock systems that are today rich and fertile caves, abundant with rainforest plants and animal life. The road trip from Cairns is spectacular, winding past national parks as you head deeper into the countryside. Once you arrive, a myriad of walks will let you explore the cave system at your own pace. 

Get active among the 11 peaks of the Glass House Mountains

The peaks of the Glass House Mountains

We think it was T.S Elliot who said ‘November is the perfect bloody time to go for a hike in Queensland’, and we couldn’t agree more T.S. The middle of summer will probably call for more beach days than walking days, so use the shoulder months to explore the landscape on foot. The Glass House Mountains in the South East of Queensland comprise a whopping 11 mountain peaks that vary in accessibility and difficulty, but all provide a stunning mix of hikes that will suit any experience. The best part? The region has long held a rich Indigenous Dreamtime past, with stories explaining every facet of how the landscape was formed. Read up on the legends before you set out to truly get a sense of the history. 

Keen to explore Queensland before the summer madness starts? Camplify still has thousands of vans with availability for spring. Find campervans, caravans, motorhomes and so much more. See you out there.