Brisbane Australia Day Trips

Title: Top Day Trips from Brisbane, Australia

Stradbroke Island (North Stradbroke Island)

• Description: A stunning sand island just off the coast of Brisbane, offering beautiful beaches, bushwalking trails, and unique wildlife.
• Highlights: Brown Lake (Lake McKenzie), Point Lookout, and surfing at Main Beach.
• Transportation: Catch a ferry from Cleveland or Dunwich.

Gold Coast (1 hour drive)

• Description: Known for its stunning beaches, vibrant nightlife, and world-class theme parks.
• Highlights: Surfing at Burleigh Heads Beach, visiting Movie World, Dreamworld, and Wet’n’Wild water parks, exploring the hinterland in Lamington National Park.
• Transportation: Drive or take a bus to the Gold Coast.

Moreton Island (1 hour ferry ride)

• Description: Australia’s third largest sand island, boasting pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and abundant wildlife.
• Highlights: Tangalooma Wrecks, snorkeling and diving, four-wheel driving on the beach.
• Transportation: Ferry services from Brisbane or Redcliffe.

Montville (1 hour 30 minutes drive)

• Description: A charming hinterland village with art galleries, cafes, and antique shops nestled among lush rainforests.
• Highlights: Kondalilla Falls, Maleny Dairies, Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve.
• Transportation: Drive to Montville via the Blackall Range.

Sunshine Coast (1 hour drive)

• Description: A region known for its beautiful beaches, national parks, and charming coastal towns.
• Highlights: Noosa Heads, Coolum Beach, Fraser Island (accessible from River Heads), Australia Zoo.
• Transportation: Drive to the Sunshine Coast or take a bus.