Maps and publications

The map products provided are produced and maintained by the Corporate Mapping Unit of Roads Information Branch.

Corporate Mapping is a specialist technical unit devoted to cartographic activities. It produces thematic map products in both electronic and paper based format for both Main Roads and Queensland Transport. The products are designed to assist both organisations administer their major assets - the State's transport infrastructure networks.

The maps enable users to identify relationships between roads, railways, local government areas, towns, cities and the department's engineering and administrative regions.

Please note: Main Roads is changing its boundaries in response to the Queensland Government's Local Government Reform. Main Roads' new regional structure will provide a better level of service to connect our Queensland communities. We will be progressively updating our maps, as they are available, to reflect the new boundaries. Thank you for your patience while we make these changes.

Current available publications

• The Guide to Queensland Roads shows types of surfaces, distances, travelling times and rest areas on principal roads through Queensland. The Department of Main Roads produces the publication and provides it free of charge. To order a printed copy of the map or provide feedback call +61 7 3306 7264.
  • Front cover (PDF, 817 KB)*
  • Guide to Queensland Roads (PDF, 2.24 MB) Queensland (map 1) including links to large scale maps of:
    • North Queensland coast (map 2) (PDF, 391 KB)
    • Central Queensland coast (map 3) (PDF, 400 KB)
    • Capricorn and Southern Queensland coast (maps 4 and 5 combined) (PDF, 601 KB)
    • South West Queensland Downs (map 6) (PDF, 449 KB)
    • South East Queensland coast (map 7) (PDF, 1.70 MB)
    • Noosa and surrounds (map 7a) (PDF, 222 KB)
    • Caloundra and surrounds (map 7b) (PDF, 302 KB)
    • Brisbane and surrounds (map 7c) (PDF, 667 KB)
    • Gold Coast and surrounds (map 7d) (PDF, 697 KB)
  • Rest areas (PDF, 479 KB) including driver reviver sites
  • Heavy vehicle rest areas (PDF, 291 KB) including dual use motorist/heavy vehicle and scenic stops
  • Caravan information (PDF, 136 KB) including accredited visitor information centres
  • Travel distances (PDF, 455 KB)
  • Helpful hints (PDF, 118 KB), checklists (PDF, 399 KB), and other useful information (PDF, 150 KB)

• Outback Queensland: Survive the Drive (PDF, 695 KB). In this booklet we explain how to pass a road train and what to do so you don't hit an animal. You'll get timely tips on preparing your vehicle, planning your trip and surviving the drive. An overview of Australian road rules is also included - essential reading for drivers from overseas. We also list major visitor information centres in Queensland to help you plan your journey.

Last updated 1 May 2008