Lonely PlanetSep 17
6 Best Day Trips From Brisbane
Brisbane is within day-trip distance of some of Queensland
Nature lovers can stomp the tracks
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- Surfers ParadiseNeighborhoodA lot of fun
- Broadwater ParklandsParkFamilies can picnic and play
- Snapper RocksAttractionSurfers can ride competition waves
- Springbrook National ParkSightNature lovers can stomp the tracks
- Rick ShoresRestaurantA hatted restaurant in Burleigh Heads
- SugaRestaurantSwanky bar in Palm Beach
- Elsewhere
- Australia ZooSightSunshine Coast, AustraliaFounded by the late Steve Irwin
- MooloolabaSuburbSunshine Coast, AustraliaQuieter alternative on the Sunshine Coast
- NoosaAttractionSunshine Coast, AustraliaHighlight for boutique shopping and trendy cafes
- CaloundraNeighborhoodSunshine Coast, AustraliaQuieter alternative with award-winning brewery
- MontvilleTrailSunshine Coast, AustraliaAdorable one-horse town on a mountain ridge
- Kondalilla National ParkSightSunshine Coast, AustraliaLaced with walking trails and waterfalls
- MalenyGallerySunshine Coast, AustraliaEndearing town supporting a thriving dairy industry
- Maleny Botanic GardensSightSunshine Coast, AustraliaViews over the Glass House Mountains
- Bird WorldSightSunshine Coast, AustraliaSee more than 700 native and exotic birds
- Eumundi MarketsMarketSunshine Coast, AustraliaPick up local handicrafts and snacks
- Lamington National ParkSightLamington, AustraliaMore than 20,000 hectares big
- Green MountainsSightLamington, AustraliaAlso called O’Reilly
- Binna BurraSightLamington, AustraliaSection of Lamington National Park
- O’Reilly’s Lost World SpaPlaceLamington, AustraliaMassage and sweeping valley views
- Maleny DairiesSightSunshine Coast, Australia
- Maleny CheeseRestaurantSunshine Coast, Australia