Caboolture to Brisbane: Distance, drive time & best stops

The Caboolture to Brisbane drive covers a 51km distance in a driving time of around 50 minutes. The best road trip stops along the way are Freshwater National Park, Lake Eden and the Tinchi Tamba Reserve Wetlands.

The drive from Caboolture to Brisbane in Queensland is a short one, and for many it will be the last leg of a much longer drive down the Queensland coast.

Caboolture inhabits something of a no man’s land between the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane. The key attractions here are the Caboolture Historical Village and the Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology. You can also have a go at clay target shooting.

Brisbane offers a koala sanctuary, river cruises and adventurous climbs across the top of the Story Bridge

Caboolture to Brisbane distance and driving time

By car, the distance from Caboolture to Brisbane is 51km. That makes for a driving time of around 50 minutes, unless the traffic is horrendous.

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.

You’ll need to exit Caboolture along Lower King Street, then turn south along the Bruce Highway. This will take you into Brisbane, but there are a few sights you may wish to tick off along the way.

Attractions between Caboolture and Brisbane: Freshwater National Park and Lake Eden

There are several parks and reserves in South Caboolture and Burpengary, but Freshwater National Park comes as more of a surprise. This tiny national park is surrounded by development, but acts as a haven for wildlife and birds.

The drive then goes through North Lakes. Lake Eden is the prettiest spot here, although hardly unmissable.

Caboolture to Brisbane drive: Pine River and the Tinchi Tamba Reserve Wetlands

At the Pine River, the Deep Water Bend Reserve runs into the Tinchi Tamba Reserve Wetlands, which are mainly of interest to birdwatchers. Get the binoculars out at the Bracken Ridge Creek Bird Hide.

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.

From here, the Caboolture to Brisbane drive runs through Brisbane’s largely unexciting northern suburbs, before passing Victoria Park and the Suncorp Stadium, then entering the city along the Brisbane River.

Once in Brisbane, you can mooch through the City Botanic Gardens, go rock-climbing at the Kangaroo Point Cliffs or hang out at Streets Beach on Southbank.