Brisbane to Tweed Heads drive: Distance, time & road trip stops
The Brisbane to Tweed Heads drive is 103km in distance, with a driving time of around 1h10m. Top road trip stops along the way include the Dreamworld theme park and Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.
The Brisbane to Tweed Heads drive takes you from the Queensland capital to the first town over the New South Wales border
Tweed Heads is a holiday town and close enough to Brisbane to be day-trippable. However, it works better as a short break, or as a stop on a road trip up or down the east coast of Australia.
If you’re planning to stay in Tweed Heads, check out the accommodation options here.
Brisbane to Tweed Heads distance and driving time
By car, the distance from Brisbane to Tweed Heads is 103km. The driving time obviously depends on traffic, but you can expect to be on the road for around an hour and 10 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.
Obviously, this is short enough to do in one stint behind the wheel. But there are a few places you might choose to stop along the way.
Brisbane to Tweed Heads road trip stops
On the way out of Brisbane, the route runs close to the Mt Gravatt Lookout, the Springwood Conservation Park and the Logan River Parklands.
You can also stop at the Beenleigh Historical Village and Museum before entering the Gold Coast.
Given that you’re researching the Brisbane to Gold Coast drive, it’s highly unlikely that you’ll want to detour to the Gold Coast beaches. The Gold Coast theme parks might be of more interest, however.
Dreamworld and Whitewater World are in Coomera, just north of the Coomera River. Warner Brothers Movie World, Paradise Country, Australian Outback Spectacular and Wet N Wild Gold Coast are around Oxenford, just to the south.
Brisbane to Tweed Heads drive: Gold Coast attractions
All are pretty much on the Pacific Motorway, and ripe for a day out on the way to Tweed Heads.
More wholesome the Nerang National Park further south, the David Fleay Wildlife Park on Tallebudgera Creek and the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.
The Pacific Highway then passes east of the Gold Coast Airport, across the New South Wales border and into Tweed Heads.
Tweed Heads: What to do and where to stay
Things to do in Tweed Heads include Tweed River cruises and crab-catching experiences.
Top Tweed Heads accommodation choices include the well-regarded Tweed Heads Vegas Motel and the waterside Arabella Motor Inn.
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.
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