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The direct drive from Canberra to Cairns is 1,556 mi (2,504 km), and should have a drive time of 1 day 8 hrs in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Canberra to Cairns, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Katoomba, Townsville, Dubbo, Mudgee, Orange, and Orange, as well as top places to visit like Bradman Museum & International Cricket Hall of Fame and Dirty Janes Bowral, or the ever-popular Southern Highlands Wine Tours with Grape Escape.
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Yes! You can drive from Canberra to Cairns.
The drive from Canberra to Cairns is 1,556 miles (2,504 km).
Driving from Canberra to Cairns should take you 1 day 8 hrs in normal traffic.
Gas from Canberra to Cairns would cost around $136 to $318, depending on your vehicle's fuel efficiency.
You could check out Bradman Museum & International Cricket Hall of Fame and Dirty Janes Bowral, or the always popular Southern Highlands Wine Tours with Grape Escape!
People love visiting Katoomba, Townsville, and Dubbo, among others.
It depends on when you visit! We've compiled data from NASA for each month of the year: see the links below for more information.
There are plenty! Below you'll find links to all the road trips we've assembled for Canberra.