Brisbane to Moree road trip: Distance, driving time & attractions

Brisbane to Moree drive: Goondiwindi and the Newell Highway

Attractions in border town Goondiwindi include the Customs House Museum and Goondiwindi Art and Sculpture Trail. You can also go on fascinating cotton farm tours.

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.

It’s about an hour and a quarter from Goondiwindi to Moree. This drive passes through rural landscapes, with little to grab the interest of visitors. Moree, however, has a surprising amount going for it.

Things to do in Moree include the Bank Art Museum, Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre and the Waterbird Lagoon bird hide in the Gwydir Wetlands State Conservation Area.

What’s the best Moree accommodation?

Moree makes a logical overnight stop on many road trips. These are the best accommodation choices.

For exclusive artesian spa pools: Artesian Spa Motel.
For great reviews & a restaurant: Albert Motel.
For solid, well-priced apartments with a pool: Jackaroo Apartments.

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.