Adelaide to Brisbane road trip via Barrier Highway: Distance & drive stops
Adelaide to Brisbane road trip: Queensland attractions
Goondiwindi is a cotton town with an arty streak, hence Goondiwindi Cotton runs tours along an art and sculpture trail, as well as cotton farm tours.
The Customs House Museum does a good line in local history, especially when it comes to extracting tolls from dastardly New South Welshmen.
Goondiwindi accommodation picks
Hotel booking site Wotif offers Goondiwindi accommodation for from $97 a night. Check the options here.
The following, however, are particularly good choices.
- For central location: Macintyre Motor Inn.
- For cheapish rates and a pool: Binalong Motel.
- For character: O’Shea’s Royal Hotel.
- For family cabins: Freedom Lifestyle Parks Goondiwindi.
The last leg of the Adelaide to Brisbane drive – from Goondiwindi to Brisbane – is 353km long. Decent stops along the way include the mural trail in Millmerran, DownsSteam railway museum in Toowoomba and heritage town Laidley.
9 brilliant Brisbane experiences to book in advance
- Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary tickets (or entry plus river cruise combo) – hold a koala and see lots of adorable native wildlife.
- Brisbane River cruise – see the key sights and learn about the city on the way.
- Story Bridge Adventure Climb – walk along the top of Brisbane’s famous bridge, with 360 degree views.
- Combine the Southbank Parklands, City Botanic Gardens and Kangaroo Point Cliffs on a fun Segway tour.
- Helicopter flight – see the city from a bird’s eye view.
- Kayaking tour – choose the night tour to see the city light up, the day tour to enjoy the sunshine.
- XXXX brewery tour – see how Australia’s most famous beer is made.
- Guided wine flight tasting – get an Aussie wine introductory course.
- See Brisbane’s spooky side on a city centre ghost tour.
Brisbane accommodation that hits the good quality and good value sweet spot includes the Punthill Spring Hill, the Soda Apartments and the Royal Albert Hotel.
There are several Brisbane activity options, too. Try a Moreton Island day trip, a cruise to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and a Brisbane Segway tour.
Pick your perfect Adelaide day trips
- Barossa Valley tours: 1. Wine-tasting with lunch 🍷. 2. Food and wine tour. 3. Small group wine tour with exclusive VIP tastings.
- Kangaroo Island in a day – including sea lions 🦭, koalas 🐨and national parks.
- Adelaide Hills tours: 1. Sights plus Murray River lunch cruise combo. 2. Small group cheese, chocolate & wine tour with Hahndorf German village.
- McLaren Vale tours: 1. Small group wine tour with lunch. 2. Hop-on hop-off wineries tour 🍷. 3. Food and wine indulgence tour, including the gloriously weird d’Arenberg Cube.
- Victor Harbor and southern highlights tour – including the Granite Island horse-drawn tram.