This Scenic Road Has 293 Curves in Just 12 Miles—and It Winds Through Rainforest, Crater Lakes, and Stunning Lookouts

This Scenic Road Has 293 Curves in Just 12 Miles—and It Winds Through Rainforest, Crater Lakes, and Stunning Lookouts

The Gillies Range Road offers a thrilling drive from coastal lowlands to lush highlands.The winding road of the Gillies Highway in Far North Queensland, Australia.Credit: Tammy Walker/Getty ImagesPicture a 12-mile stretch of road with 293 corners that climbs from coastal lowlands into dense rainforest. It sounds like something straight out of a car commercial, but it can be driven by anyone willing to make the journey to North Queensland, Austra…