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If you’ve based yourself in Brisbane, we wouldn’t blame you if you start getting itchy feet for a bit of city-fringe exploration. But with so many options and so little time, you want destinations that pack a punch in both the sight and taste departments. Luckily, we’ve got your back with this guide to the 10 best foodie experiences all within an hour’s drive from Brisbane, so you can (literally) feast on something new without venturing too far from the city. We’re talking everything from rainforest-dwelling wooden cafes to legitimate farmers markets on a real working farm, to coffee overlooking the rolling green hills of the Toowoomba plateau. All you have to do is hop in your camper and get out of town.

With its mammoth coastline and tropical waters, Australia is one of the best places for whales on their migration from their southerly base. In fact, on their journey northwards, those taking an easterly route tend to stay within five kilometres from Australian shores in order to miss the East Australian Current.

More than 45 species of whales, dolphins and porpoises can be seen from Australia’s coastline, with over half of the world’s whales inhabiting our seas.

Most commonly spotted are humpback and southern right whales, but orcas, minke and blue whales also splash and glide through Australia’s seas. Unsurprisingly, this makes it one of the best countries in the world for whale watching. During their migration season, you can often see mothers and calves playing, humpbacks breaching and southern right whales spy hopping all for free, from safe headlands and public boardwalks.

This trip will take you and your faithful camper from Byron Bay up through Queensland to the Whitsunday Islands, and past a whole lot of natural marvel in between. So grab your binoculars, some comfy shoes, a bottle of water, a hat and something to munch on, then head to Byron Bay.

Travel south from Cairns along the start of the Savannah Way. Take in the sights of Atherton, Ravenshoe or even a visit to Undara Lava Tubes.

Travel south from Cairns and up the Gillies Range to the quaint heritage Village of Yungaburra, where you can stop for a rest, lunch or stay overnight to explore the beautiful Atherton Tablelands – known as “Tropical North Queensland’s food bowl”.

There’s no denying that camper-vanning is the quintessential way to explore Australia. Whether it’s an old converted van, a top-of-the-range home on wheels or just a mattress thrown in the back of an estate wagon, there’s no better way to explore this vast continent than by camper. 

The Great Barrier Reef Drive from Cairns to Cooktown is one of Australia’s most spectacular coastline and scenic drives, hugging two World Heritage areas, the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics rainforest finishing up in the historic Cooktown.

Where in Darwin will you go? What will you do? We have all the answers right here. Let’s start with Darwin’s top activities and attractions:

Explore Western Australia from the comfort of your campervan with one of Britz many Western Australia campervan itineraries. Western Australia is your window to World Heritage listed Shark Bay and Ningaloo Reef – the largest fringing reef on Earth. Swim with the whale shark or play with the dolphins, the opportunities are limitless! There are so many ways to explore WA, and we think that a campervan self-drive holiday is one of the best ways to experience Western Australia and all its nooks and crannies…

Travel at your own pace lingering when the time is right and heading in the direction your mood takes you – perfect for when travelling outside peak season. Be spoilt for choice with the array of Western Australia road trip itineraries that we have put together, to help you get the most out of your holiday. Get great advice on finding the best places for parking up for the night, great places to stop as well as tips on where to find some of the most picturesque locations in Western Australia. It’s amazing what you can see through the campervan window. Allow for surprises – getting there is more than half the fun, follow your nose, slow down, relax and make room for a little serendipity.

Britz Detours celebrate the small but delightful detours off a main route that over-deliver in interest, novelty or fun for the time and distance involved. Recommendations of your secret faves are always welcome.

It's our 4WD motto to forget the plans. Pick-a-path and allow plenty of time to stop and enjoy your surroundings. 4WD is about freedom and adventure, and we promise you you'll find plenty wherever you go. It's up to you just how adventurous you get.

To get you started, here are some of our favourites places to see along the way and some of our customer's favourite 4WD itineraries.