Long distances, country roads and unfamiliar traffic conditions can all take you by surprise when travelling by road. When travelling long distances, remember to stop and rest as soon as you feel tired.
When planning your trip, include rest breaks of at least 15 minutes every two hours.
Distances and driving
The Guide to Queensland Roads shows types of surfaces, distances, travelling times and rest areas on principal roads through Queensland.
Rest areas
Rest areas are there for you to stop and rest, making your trip safer and more enjoyable.
Rest areas are not long-term camping areas. However motorists are able to take extended rest breaks at certain sites.
Rules on the length of stay at rest areas vary between controlling authorities. You can stay up to 20 hours, including overnight, at some Main Roads' rest areas. They help you manage fatigue. These are shown as blue MR under the 'CONTROL' column within the rest area document below.
You cannot stay overnight at Main Roads' rest areas shown in red.
The motorist rest areas and driver reviver sites listing (PDF, 422 KB)* provides GPS co-ordinates, distance from the nearest town, controlling authority and facilities available at each site.
Heavy vehicle rest areas are for rest and safety of truck drivers. Caravans are not considered heavy vehicles, and should not stop at these locations.
A list of heavy vehicle rest areas, stopping places and scenic stops (PDF, 101 KB) is now available. The list includes GPS co-ordinates, distance from the nearest town, controlling authority and facilities available at each site.
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Last updated 1 May 2008