Best Mountain Day Trips

from Brisbane

Get some fresh crisp air and spend the day exploring these 5 beautiful mountains within an hour's drive from Brisbane:

Day Tripping In Springbrook National Park

View down to Surfers Paradise from the Best of All Lookout Springbrook

Springbrook National Park makes for one of south east Queensland’s most spectacular day trips.

Mt Glorious is the epicentre of lush rainforest walks, stunning views, a sculpture garden and character country style cafes

This day trip to Dayboro-Mt Mee, northwest of Brisbane has it all – a quaint picturesque country town, winding road with stunning views

Just 45 minutes from Brisbane CBD and you're in Mt Nebo, with cooler air, stunning lookouts and giant fig trees

The jewel in the crown of the Gold Coast Hinterland, has it all – rainforests and bush walks, cosy cottages to stay, quirky restaurants, cafes and more

Check out our full list of great destinations for daytrips from Brisbane here.

Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

12 Nights of Christmas Lights

Westfield Chermside's dining precinct will transform into a festive wonderland

Dec 14-23

Vintopia: Champagne Wars

A special, sparkling edition of Vintopia

Dec 15

Springlake Hotel

The popular pub is celebrating its re-opening December 15-17

Dec 15-17

A Choral Christmas

Get immersed in the enchanting sounds of the season

Dec 16

The Pink Flamingo Spiegeland

Enter a world of glamour, entertainment & sheer delight

From Dec 16

A Cracker Kransky Christmas

A crock pot of cracker hits with The Kransky Sisters!

Dec 19-24

12 Cocktails of Christmas

Set sail into Christmas in festive style on MV Baroness

Dec 24

Spirit of Christmas on Digital Stage

Enjoy QPAC's Spirit of Christmas on Digital Stage, streaming free

Dec 24

Buon Natale at Settimo

Savour the tastes of an Italian summer this festive season

Until Dec 25

The Pink Flamingo Spiegeland

Get ready to be swept away into a Las-Vegas style world of glamour, entertainment, and sheer delight in this Brisbane first

The Pink Flamingo Spiegeland

Springlake Hotel Reopening

The southside hotel has reopened with new indoor & outdoor spaces, a family friendly bistro, outdoor terrace with huge playground

Springlake Hotel Reopening

MUST DO

Storytime Ballet: Cinderella

A magical interactive ballet experience for children aged 3 years and older is coming to Brisbane these summer holidays

Storytime Ballet: Cinderella

SALE

Christmas Decorations 50% Off!

This is the sale you have been waiting for! Massive savings on all Christmas decorations, trees, wreaths, garlands, lights, table decor, gift wrap, bon bons & more

Christmas Decorations Brisbane

GIFT IDEAS

Christmas Gift Guide 2023

When it comes to finding unique Christmas gifts, this guide has it covered, from personalised plates and must-do experiences to tickets to must-see shows

Christmas Gift Guide 2023

UNWIND

Greek Islands on the Terrace

An iconic southside pub has gone Greek! Escape from reality and unwind with friends on the terrace with tasty Greek bites and Mediterranean-inspired cocktails. Opa!

Greek Islands on the Terrace