Downloadable Travel Guide – 47-page Digital PDF.
From rainforest to red dirt, this loop reveals the many moods of Australia’s north.
Take the slow road through Queensland’s tropical coast, Gulf Country, and outback savannah with this easy-going, digital travel guide from Off the Main Road.
Starting and ending in Townsville, The Gulf & Tropics Loop follows a 2,500-kilometre circuit through reef towns, rainforest ranges, and remote station country. From the cool creeks of the Atherton Tablelands to the red horizons of Cobbold Gorge and the sunset shores of Karumba, it’s a journey that changes with every bend in the road.
Inside, you’ll find a complete travel plan with distances, pacing suggestions, and local insights for every major stop. Plus side trips, detours, and pet-friendly advice for motorhome travellers.
Whether you’re chasing warm days and slow miles or simply want to see the north at its best, this guide is made for travellers who prefer the quiet road, the small-town yarn, and the kind of moments you can’t rush.
47-page printable PDF
Full travel plan with distances and pacing guide
Town-by-town highlights and Fast Facts
“Before You Go” and Travel Wisdom pages
Side trips and local detours
Honest, first-hand notes from full-time travellers
Downloadable Travel Guide – 47-page Digital PDF.
From rainforest to red dirt, this loop reveals the many moods of Australia’s north.
Take the slow road through Queensland’s tropical coast, Gulf Country, and outback savannah with this easy-going, digital travel guide from Off the Main Road.
Starting and ending in Townsville, The Gulf & Tropics Loop follows a 2,500-kilometre circuit through reef towns, rainforest ranges, and remote station country. From the cool creeks of the Atherton Tablelands to the red horizons of Cobbold Gorge and the sunset shores of Karumba, it’s a journey that changes with every bend in the road.
Inside, you’ll find a complete travel plan with distances, pacing suggestions, and local insights for every major stop. Plus side trips, detours, and pet-friendly advice for motorhome travellers.
Whether you’re chasing warm days and slow miles or simply want to see the north at its best, this guide is made for travellers who prefer the quiet road, the small-town yarn, and the kind of moments you can’t rush.
47-page printable PDF
Full travel plan with distances and pacing guide
Town-by-town highlights and Fast Facts
“Before You Go” and Travel Wisdom pages
Side trips and local detours
Honest, first-hand notes from full-time travellers
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