Brisbane to Goondiwindi road trip: Distance, drive time & attractions
Attractions on the 353km Brisbane to Goondiwindi drive include the Japanese Garden in Toowoomba, the Millmerran mural trail and Bulli State Forest.
The drive from Brisbane to Goondiwindi takes you from the Queensland capital to the New South Wales border. It’s also where you’ll pick up the Newell Highway on a road trip from Brisbane to Melbourne, or Brisbane to Adelaide.
Goondiwindi makes for a good overnight stop, largely due to its fascinating cotton farm tours.
Brisbane to Goondiwindi distance and driving time
If the full distance is tackled in one hit, the Brisbane to Goondiwindi drive is 353km long. That makes for a Brisbane to Goondiwindi driving time of about four hours and two minutes.
6 supreme Brisbane day trips that will improve your holiday
- Moreton Island day trip – with kayaking, sandboarding and snorkelling or with dolphin-feeding and desert dunes adventure.
- Springbrook National Park glowworms and rainforest tour – including Tamborine Skywalk.
- Eumundi Markets day trip – Australia’s best markets, plus the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Noosa.
- North Stradbroke Island day tour – with cruise, wildlife spotting and guided walk.
- Tamborine Mountain winery tour – with gourmet lunch.
- Maialia rainforest walking and wildlife tour – visit lesser-known D’Aguilar National Park.
The first leg is from Brisbane to Toowoomba. This follows the M5 past Fig Tree Pocket – home to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.
The Ipswich Motorway skirts close to the Gailes Golf Course, Wolston Park Golf Club and Moggill Ferry Park.
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 to Goondiwindi drive: Warrego Highway to Toowoomba
The drive from Brisbane to Goondiwindi then continues north of Ipswich before joining the Warrego Highway.
There are some decent options if you’re happy to take a short detour. These include the Kholo Botanic Gardens, Lake Wivenhoe, the Lockyer State Forest and heritage town Laidley.
Most will continue through to Toowoomba, however. Things to do in Toowoomba include the Japanese Garden, DownsSteam railway museum and Cobb & Co Museum.
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