Sydney to Noosa road trip: Distance, driving time & best stops
Sydney to Noosa road trip: Brisbane attractions
The Gold Coast and Brisbane merge into each other somewhat. But on the way into the Queensland capital, attractions worth considering include the Beenleigh Historical Village and Museum, plus the Logan River Parklands, Springwood Conservation Park and Mt Gravatt Lookout.
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.
For things to do in Brisbane itself, try the Streets Beach, the Museum of Brisbane, the public art trails and City Botanic Gardens.
Great Brisbane accommodation choices include the swaggering W Brisbane, the heritage-lavished Treasury and the buzzy, photogenic Ovolo.
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.
The Glass House Mountains
Departing north from Brisbane, the Sydney to Noosa drive passes Burpengary and Caboolture. The formidable views from the Wild Horse Mountain scenic lookout are next to the highway, but a short detour towards Mount Ngungun and Mount Tibrogargan in the Glass House Mountains brings more rewards. Australia Zoo is also nearby.
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