Monto to Gympie

• Goomeri Bakery

  The bakery in Goomeri is a must-visit for fresh pies and pastries.
• Road Safety

  The Burnett Highway has several overtaking lanes; use them safely to pass heavy vehicles.
• Fuel

  Ensure you have enough fuel before leaving Monto, though Eidsvold has service stations.
• Traffic

  Gympie can experience heavy traffic during peak holiday periods on the Bruce Highway intersection.
• Weather

  Check for fog warnings in the early morning, especially in the valleys near Gympie.

• Heavy Vehicles

  Be prepared for large trucks on the Burnett Highway; maintain a safe following distance.
• Wildlife

  Watch for livestock on the road in rural sections between Eidsvold and Goomeri.
• Fatigue

  Plan a rest stop in Goomeri to avoid driver fatigue on the final leg.
• Emergency

  Keep a basic first aid kit in your vehicle for long-distance regional travel.

• How long is the drive to Gympie?
  It takes approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes.
• Is there a train to Gympie?
  There is no passenger train service from Monto to Gympie.
• What is the best road to take?
  The Burnett Highway (A3) is the most direct and reliable route.
• Are there buses?
  No, there are no regular public bus services on this route.
• Is the road hilly?
  The route has some undulating sections but is generally easy to drive.

• From Monto, Queensland, Australia
• To Gympie, Queensland, Australia
• Modes

Autumn and Spring for comfortable driving temperatures.