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Trail 1 - Beaches Beaches Beaches
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Bowen (77 km)

Beaches Beaches Beaches!!!! As you’re heading to Proserpine turn into Cannonvalley Rd, through the sugar cane fields and onto the Bruce Highway to Bowen. Must see destinations in Bowen are Horseshoe Bay with its award winning beach, Rose Bay, Flagstaff Hill and Queens Beach with it’s stinger net. Don’t forget the Big Mango as you drive into town. Stroll through the town where 24 murals tell the colourful story of Bowen’s history.

Trail 2 - Unspoiled Paradise
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Dingo Beach (65 km)

On the way to Proserpine follow the Bowen turn off and follow the signs to Dingo Beach. Two aspects to watch out for are live stock and some sections of the road are unsealed. The infinite white sands of Dingo Beach are a beach-combing paradise. The Dingo Beach Hotel is ideally situated on the beach and excellent for a pub lunch.

Drive 3 - Rainforest at it’s Best
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Pioneer Valley & Eungella National Park (200 km)
(Jazz & Smart cars only)

Head South towards Mackay and inland at Mt Ossa, one of many scenic roads that leads you to Mirani. Join The Pioneer Valley and head west to Finch Hatton Gorge and up the Clarke Range’s S-bends to Eungella and Broken River with its beautiful rainforest and over 30kms of bush walks. Spectacular panoramic views of Pioneer Valley down to the coast, amazing wildlife, and if you stay into the evening, you have every chance of sighting a platypus doing what comes naturally.

Drive 4 - Unique Australian Fauna
Illawong Fauna Sanctuary (Jazz, Smart cars & Jeeps only)

On the way to Eungella National Park, why not stop off at Illawong Fauna Sanctuary. The home of unique Australian fauna in their natural habitat. See Emu’s, Koala’s, Crocodile’s, Dingo’s, Wombat’s and Kangaroo’s.

Trail 5 - Panoramic Views
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Shute Harbour (11 km)

As you drive into Shute Harbour turn left into Whitsunday Drive and at the top of the hill is Lions lookout, which boasts a panorama of the Whitsundays including the distant promise of Hamilton Island. Drive further up the hill into Harbour Ave and follow Passage Ave, the views are staggering. There are several bush walks in the area that offer some amazing sites.

Trail 6 - Great Picnics
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Cedar Creek Falls and Conway Beach (35 km)

On the way to Proserpine, turn left onto Conway Road and follow the signs to Cedar Creek Falls. The falls and the cool freshwater pool are spectacular in the wet season, and are always worth a visit. Travel on to Conway Beach, a vast tidal bay and peaceful beachside community. BBQ facilities are available and therefore ideal for a picnic.

Trail 7 - Golf & Luxury
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Laguna Resort and Marina (65 km)

Past Proserpine and on the way to Mackay turn left to Laguna Resort, visit the marina, packed with highly desirable yachts and cruisers. There’s the Beach Club with its own Lagoon and water sports facilities. If you are into golf there is the world class Turtle Point Golf Course!!!

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The Whitsunday region is far more than just the magnificent islands and breathtaking Great Barrier Reef. There are so many stunning destinations on the mainland you wouldn’t want to miss… Here are just a few suggestions:

Trail 1 - Beaches Beaches Beaches Bowen (77 km) Beaches Beaches Beaches!!!! As you’re heading to Proserpine turn into Cannonvalley Rd, through the sugar cane fields and onto the Bruce Highway to Bowen. Must see destinations in Bowen are Horseshoe Bay with its award winning beach, Rose Bay, Flagstaff Hill and Queens Beach with it’s stinger net. Don’t forget the Big Mango as you drive into town. Stroll through the town where 24 murals tell the colourful story of Bowen’s history. Trail 2 - Unspoiled Paradise Dingo Beach (65 km) On the way to Proserpine follow the Bowen turn off and follow the signs to Dingo Beach. Two aspects to watch out for are live stock and some sections of the road are unsealed. The infinite white sands of Dingo Beach are a beach-combing paradise. The Dingo Beach Hotel is ideally situated on the beach and excellent for a pub lunch. Drive 3 - Rainforest at it’s Best Pioneer Valley & Eungella National Park (200 km) (Jazz & Smart cars only) Head South towards Mackay and inland at Mt Ossa, one of many scenic roads that leads you to Mirani. Join The Pioneer Valley and head west to Finch Hatton Gorge and up the Clarke Range’s S-bends to Eungella and Broken River with its beautiful rainforest and over 30kms of bush walks. Spectacular panoramic views of Pioneer Valley down to the coast, amazing wildlife, and if you stay into the evening, you have every chance of sighting a platypus doing what comes naturally. Drive 4 - Unique Australian Fauna Illawong Fauna Sanctuary (Jazz, Smart cars & Jeeps only) On the way to Eungella National Park, why not stop off at Illawong Fauna Sanctuary. The home of unique Australian fauna in their natural habitat. See Emu’s, Koala’s, Crocodile’s, Dingo’s, Wombat’s and Kangaroo’s. Trail 5 - Panoramic Views Shute Harbour (11 km) As you drive into Shute Harbour turn left into Whitsunday Drive and at the top of the hill is Lions lookout, which boasts a panorama of the Whitsundays including the distant promise of Hamilton Island. Drive further up the hill into Harbour Ave and follow Passage Ave, the views are staggering. There are several bush walks in the area that offer some amazing sites. Trail 6 - Great Picnics Cedar Creek Falls and Conway Beach (35 km) On the way to Proserpine, turn left onto Conway Road and follow the signs to Cedar Creek Falls. The falls and the cool freshwater pool are spectacular in the wet season, and are always worth a visit. Travel on to Conway Beach, a vast tidal bay and peaceful beachside community. BBQ facilities are available and therefore ideal for a picnic. Trail 7 - Golf & Luxury Laguna Resort and Marina (65 km) Past Proserpine and on the way to Mackay turn left to Laguna Resort, visit the marina, packed with highly desirable yachts and cruisers. There’s the Beach Club with its own Lagoon and water sports facilities. If you are into golf there is the world class Turtle Point Golf Course!!! Information based on 'Drive Time' in Welcome to The Whitsundays © 2005, available from Fun Rentals. Click for large map