Brisbane Day Trips & Tours

Explore mountain retreats and secret beaches in Brisbane's backyard.

Wedged between the hinterland and beautiful beaches, Brisbane is the perfect base for a short getaway. Discover awe-inspiring mountaintops, subtropical islands and bushland hikes and still be home before sundown.

Hit the highway and explore the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Spot Brisbane's city skyline framed by the ocean from the Glass House Mountains National Park. By the seaside, the Sunshine Coast is home to luxurious beach resorts and some of Queensland's best surf spots. Take a trip west to Ipswich and learn about the ex-mining town's fascinating history and go hunting for antiques and collectibles.

For more coastal gems, check out the islands and laidback villages in Moreton Bay. Dunwich is the historic gateway to North Stradbroke Island's pristine beaches and bushland beauty. Go diving around sunken wrecks or take a four-wheel-drive tour of Moreton Island National Park.

If you're looking for an adventure outside of the city, there's no need to go far. With tours, regional railways and scenic boat rides, day trips from Brisbane are a breeze.