Maryborough to Brisbane drive: Distance, time & road trip stops
The best road trip stops on the Maryborough to Brisbane drive are the Eumundi Markets, Yandina and the Glass House Mountains. By car, the distance from Maryborough to Brisbane is 265km, with a driving time of around 3h10m.
The drive from Maryborough to Brisbane is a realistic last leg on the drive down the Bruce Highway from Cairns.
Maryborough is a handsome, historic town on the Mary River. For Maryborough accommodation choices, look for good deals 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 Maryborough to Brisbane road trip itinerary.
Maryborough to Brisbane distance and driving time
By car, the distance from Maryborough to Brisbane is 265km. This makes for a driving time of around three hours and 10 minutes.
The best Maryborough to Brisbane road trip stops near the highway include the Eumundi Markets, Yandina and the Glass House Mountains.
Maryborough to Brisbane drive: Maryborough to Gympie
Things to do in Maryborough include learning about the town’s river port backstory at the Bond Store Museum and celebrating all things Mary Poppins at the Story Bank.
For Maryborough accommodation offering value for money, try the Mineral Sands Motel and McNevins.
From Maryborough, you can head through the Tuan State Forest towards Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach.
5 brilliant Rainbow Beach experiences you should book in advance
- Kayaking with dolphins – including a 4WD beach driving adventure.
- Beginner surfing lessons – you’ll be standing on the board by the end.
- Stand-up paddleboarding and 4WD tour combo – great value day out.
- Fraser Island day tour – visiting the island’s main highlights.
- Fraser Island three day tour – covering parts of the island most visitors miss.
Rainbow Beach has grown considerably in recent years, and now offers much more than the barge to Fraser Island. Activities on offer include a two hour surfing lesson, kayaking with dolphins or stand-up paddleboarding.
If going to Fraser Island, there are multiple tour options. Pick between a one day Fraser Island coach tour, a two day bus trip or a three day tagalong trip. The latter allows you to drive your own 4WD vehicle behind a guide vehicle.
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.
Rainbow Beach accommodation favourites include backpacker joint Pippies Beach House, the swisher Plantation Resort and the Ocean Palms Resort, with its sea view balconies.
If staying on the highway, the next town is Gympie. Here, you can visit the Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum and ride the Mary Valley Rattler steam train.
Well reviewed Gympie accommodation includes the Gympie Muster Inn and the Shady Rest Motel.
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