Day Trips Brisbane
Day Trips in Brisbane: Your Ultimate Guide
Explore the vibrant city of Brisbane and its surrounding attractions with these suggested day trips!
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Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mount Coot-tha 🌳🏞️
- Location: Located on Sir Samuel Griffith Drive, Toowong
- Highlights: Stroll through lush rainforests, visit the Japanese Garden, and catch a panoramic city view from the summit. Don’t forget to check out the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens near the CBD!
- Recommended Duration: Half-Day
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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary 🐨🦘
- Location: 708 Jesmond Rd, Fig Tree Pocket
- Highlights: Home to over 130 koalas, this sanctuary is the world’s largest and provides a unique opportunity to interact with these adorable creatures.
- Recommended Duration: Full-Day (depending on your interest)
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Moreton Island 🏖️🐨
- Location: Off the southeast coast of Brisbane
- Highlights: Enjoy sandboarding, snorkeling, swimming with dolphins and turtles, or simply relax on the island’s beautiful beaches. Don’t forget to visit Tangalooma Wrecks!
- Recommended Duration: Full-Day (day trips available from Brisbane)
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North Stradbroke Island 🏖️🐠
- Location: Off the southeast coast of Brisbane
- Highlights: Known for its beaches, surfing, and birdwatching, North Stradbroke Island also offers opportunities to see humpback whales (seasonal).
- Recommended Duration: Full-Day (day trips available from Brisbane)
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Gold Coast 🏖️🌊
- Location: Approximately an hour’s drive south of Brisbane
- Highlights: Famous for its beaches, theme parks (e.g., Dreamworld, Sea World, and Movie World), and the iconic Surfers Paradise.
- Recommended Duration: Full-Day or more, depending on your itinerary
Remember to check opening hours, ticket prices, and any COVID-19 safety measures before visiting. Enjoy your day trips in Brisbane! 🇦🇺🚶♀️🌞️