Gin Gin to Brisbane drive: Distance, time & road trip stops
The best road trip stops on the Gin Gin to Brisbane drive are Childers, Maryborough, Eumundi Markets and Yandina. By car, the distance from Gin Gin to Brisbane is 367km, with a driving time of around 4h10m.
The drive from Gin Gin to Brisbane is a realistic last leg on the drive down the Bruce Highway from Cairns.
Gin Gin is a small junction town on the highway. For Gin Gin accommodation options, explore here.
When you reach Brisbane, top options include a Moreton Island day trip, climbing the Story Bridge and visiting native wildlife at the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. To browse the collection of Brisbane tours and experiences, step this way. For the best value Brisbane hotels, pick here.
This guide should help you plan a Gin Gin to Brisbane road trip itinerary.
Gin Gin to Brisbane distance and driving time
By car, the distance from Gin Gin to Brisbane is 367km. This makes for a driving time of around four hours and 10 minutes.
The best Gin Gin to Brisbane road trip stops near the highway include Childers, Maryborough, Eumundi Markets and Yandina.
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.
Gin Gin to Brisbane road trip: Gin Gin to Maryborough
Heading south from Gin Gin, the route goes through a few state forests before reaching the first realistic stop – Childers.
This heritage town is primarily of interest for its handsome historic buildings, but there’s also the Flying High Bird Park and the Snakes Downunder Reptile Park.
Your first likely turn-off is at Torbanlea, where you can branch east towards Hervey Bay.
Depending on which part of Hervey Bay you’re heading for, you might come in along the Booral Road. In which case, the Pir’ri Walking Track on the River Heads Road is a decent place for spotting koalas.
Book these 8 Hervey Bay experiences now
- 1. Great Sandy Strait wildlife cruise – with a great chance of spotting dingos or dugongs.
- 2. All-inclusive Fraser Island day tour – with pick-up at your accommodation.
- 3. Fraser Island two day tour – see much more.
- 4. Fun cruise – get close to dolphins and turtles while lounging in the boom netting.
- 5. Sunset cruise.
- 6. Dolphin sailing adventure.
- 7. Whale-watching – this is arguably the best place in Australia to spot humpback whales.
- 8. Fraser Island west coast cruise – with lunch & kayaking.
Top things to do in Hervey Bay include the Hervey Bay Botanical Gardens, Wetside Water Park and Hervey Bay Historical Village.
For experiences from Hervey Bay, try a one day Fraser Island tour, a whale-watching cruise or a sunset cruise.
Pick the best K’gari/ Fraser Island tour for you
- HIGHLIGHTS PACKAGE: One day coach tour from Hervey Bay.
- FROM THE SOUTH: One day 4WD tour from Rainbow Beach.
- PACK MORE IN: Two day tour, staying at K’gari Beach Resort.
- BEACHY: Boat cruise with west coast beach stops.
- BACKPACKERS: Three day, drive-yourself camping adventure from Hervey Bay. Or similar from Rainbow Beach.
- MORE LUXURIOUS: Three day adventure, staying at the Kingfisher Bay Resort.
Good Hervey Bay accommodation options include the apartment-style Mantra Hervey Bay, the Discovery Parks holiday park and the very highly-rated Akama Resort.
Otherwise, keep going along the highway towards Maryborough.
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