Exploring the many beautiful regions of the North Queensland Wet Tropics with a hire car from A1 Car Rentals is the perfect solution to getting the most from your holiday.
By planning out your own itinerary based on our common self-drive circuits listed below, you will be able to stop, relax and thoroughly enjoy the many locations and activities along the way, in your own time.
Choose to combine two or more to plan your own adventure.
There is fun to be had every day in Tropical North Queensland with a car hire from A1 Car Rental.
Driving up from Cairns to the Daintree along the Captain Cook Highway will undoubtably be one of the most beautiful coastal drives you will experience in Australia. With the rainforest on one side and the oceans and white sandy beaches on the other, it is a drive to really take in. Once you have taken in the highlights of the highway and arrived at Port Douglas you will begin to feel far away from the hustle and bustle of Cairns.
Winding your way slowly through to stunning Cape Tribulation is worth the time and will allow you to enjoy all the highlights along the way. Continue up the Rex range and down the Atherton Tablelands, this circuit will help you take in some of the best of everything the region has to offer including waterfalls, gorgeous scenery and tasting the flavours of the Tablelands wine and food before heading back to Cairns.
If you hire our 4x4 you'll be able to do the full circuit from Port Douglas driving up through the Daintree Rainforest to Cape Tribulation, stopping for lunch at the famous Lions Den Hotel.
Alternatively, if you don't have a 4x4 you can reach Cooktown via the Mulligan Highway (fully sealed). After lunch continue through to Cooktown to explore the history of Captain James Cook and treasures of Cooktown. Stay overnight or camp for a few days fishing before making your way back to Port Douglas via the inland road.
The Waterfalls Trail is a great day trip as it takes you from the city centre of Cairns and climbs through the coastal ranges, past sugar cane fields and up to the Atherton Tablelands. This circuit takes you to some of the biggest and beautiful waterfalls the region has to offer, including the official 'Waterfalls Circuit' at Millaa Millaa.
Just 90 minutes south of Cairns is a 52 km scenic drive that is rich in history, character and stunning North Queensland scenery. Starting at either Art Deco styled Innisfail or beautiful Kurramine Beach, the trail winds it's way through mountains and over creeks surrounded with cane fields, romantic ruins, historic architecture and provides opportunity to visit many of the regions attractions to suit many tastes. This trail is popular and can be done at any time of year.
Beautiful laid back Mission Beach is located approximately 140 km from Cairns. Where the Rainforest meets the gorgeous waters of the Great Barrier Reef, it is a place to relax, explore and have fun. Mission Beach is famous for it's stunning sandy beach, ancient rainforest and is the closest point of Queensland's coastline to the Great Barrier Reef. Once in Mission Beach you can visit the Great Barrier Reef, ancient Rainforests, and Dunk Island.
The perfect vehicle for your next holiday. Whether it’s a romantic getaway for you and your partner, or you’re taking that big family holiday you’ve been talking about for years, A1 Car Rental has got just the thing in our Cairns garage to get you around in comfort and style.
There’s no experience on earth quite like driving down one of Far North Queensland’s beautiful coastal highways in an open-top car. Get a lung full of sea breeze and warm yourself in the sunshine while enjoying all the comfort and luxury that our convertible cars have to offer.
Our fleet features a number of new model SUV's delivering the perfect mix of comfort and adventure for your next holiday. Featuring only the best from respected manufacturers, these vehicles are prized for their safety, ensuring that you have an easy drive, no matter where you go.
If you need to move about multiple people such as an extended family or group, our people movers make great sense. We have 2 options available with a 7 seater and 8 seater both available from just $120 per day. A great way for you and your family or group to explore Cairns and tropical north Queensland.
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