Perth to Brisbane road trip: Best stops, distance & drive time
Brisbane from Goondiwindi
The last leg of the Perth to Brisbane drive – from Goondiwindi to Brisbane – is 353km long. Decent stops along the way include the mural trail in Millmerran, DownsSteam railway museum in Toowoomba and heritage town Laidley.
But the real target is Brisbane, the Queensland capital.
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.
Brisbane accommodation that hits the good quality and good value sweet spot includes the Punthill Spring Hill, the Soda Apartments and the Royal Albert Hotel.
There are several Brisbane activity options, too. Try a Moreton Island day trip, a cruise to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and a Brisbane Segway tour.
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.
