Accommodation
Stradbroke Island Beach Hotel 3★ — the hotel is located on the site of the iconic 'Straddie Pub,' offering comfortable hotel rooms and apartments. On the property are the Manta Ray Bistro, Waves Beer Garden, a pool, and direct access to protected Cylinder Beach.
Mantra Sun City 4★ — guests enjoy a cozy garden, hot tub, sauna, and steam room. Shopping and entertainment options are nearby.
Great Southern Hotel Brisbane 4★ — centrally located within walking distance of Parliament House and the Brisbane Museum. Streets Beach is 25 minutes on foot. On-site entertainment programs available.
Rainbow Beach Holiday Park 3★ — a campground in Rainbow Beach, Queensland, near the popular surf beach. Located on the tidal side of the Great Sandy Strait.
Ingenia Holidays Hervey Bay 3★ — near Urangan Central shopping center, with a bar, restaurant, picnic and BBQ area, and outdoor pool.
Rosslyn Bay Resort 3★ — a beachfront resort complex. Self-contained rooms and apartments, pool, BBQ areas, and water sports.
Airlie Beach Hotel 3★ — a cozy resort in the heart of a tropical paradise. Comfortable rooms and a stylish bar.
Mission Beach Resort 3.5★ — beachfront with access to the beach and tropical rainforest.
Chambers Rainforest Lodges — a retreat on 8 hectares of tropical forest on the edge of Lake Eacham National Park. Cottages with kitchens and verandas overlooking the jungle, restaurant, bar, and pool.
Sarayi Boutique Hotel 4★ — a refined hotel in Palm Cove. 26 stylish rooms, bar, and shops with local souvenirs.
Recommended Flights
Moscow — Brisbane
Emirates flight EK132 departing at 23:10 on April 28 from Domodedovo Airport (DME), arriving in Dubai at 05:30 the next day.
Connection to Emirates flight EK434 departing at 10:35 on April 29 from Dubai Airport (DXB), arriving in Brisbane at 06:25 the next day.
Cairns — Moscow
Qantas flight QF709 departing at 14:55 on May 15 from Cairns Airport (CNS), arriving in Brisbane at 17:05 the same day.
Connection to Emirates flight EK435 departing at 21:00 on May 15 from Brisbane Airport (BNE), arriving in Dubai at 05:25 the next day.
Connection to Emirates flight EK133 departing at 09:45 on May 16 from Dubai Airport (DXB), arriving in Moscow at 14:15 the same day.
Useful Information
Climate
Australia enjoys sunshine year-round, and Queensland, where our route takes us, is the country's warmest state. Even in winter, swimming is comfortable: water temperature stays around 24 °C, rising to 28–30 °C in summer. Air temperature is consistently warm — from 25 °C in winter to 33 °C in summer, with humidity lower than in Asian tropics, making the heat easy to handle. Rain is possible during summer months (December–March), but usually brief and refreshing.
Location
The route follows Australia's east coast — from Brisbane to Cairns, along the Pacific Ocean and the famous Great Barrier Reef. Here modern cities, scenic beaches, tropical forests, and UNESCO-listed nature parks harmoniously coexist. Along the way — Stradbroke and Fraser Islands, Lamington and Springbrook National Parks, the Whitsunday archipelago, and Airlie Beach.
Diving Conditions
Along the Queensland coast lie some of the planet's best dive sites — from Manta Point and Wolf Rock to the legendary Yongala wreck. Depths range from 5 to 30 meters, currents are mild, and conditions are comfortable and safe even for beginner divers. Visibility averages 20 to 40 meters, especially in the dry season. Local fauna is impressive: mantas, sea turtles, leopard sharks, coral gardens, giant groupers, and schools of tropical fish.
Visa
Travel to Australia requires a Visitor Visa (Subclass 600), Tourist Stream — the standard tourist visa. Issued for up to three months.
Time
7 hours ahead of Moscow.
Safety
Australia is one of the safest countries in the world. It's clean, calm, and friendly. The only thing to watch out for is the sun and nature: use sunscreen, wear a hat, and don't touch unfamiliar animals. Tap water is safe, but bottled water is more convenient on the road.
