PLAN YOUR BRISBANE TRIP
Brisbane
Home to a thriving café culture, some of the country’s best restaurants and world-class events, Brisbane is a feast for the senses.
For a once in a lifetime arts and culture opportunity, check out the European Masterpieces exhibition at the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) until 17 October 2021.
Or for a different kind of masterpiece, Brisbane is home to some of the country’s best restaurants, cafes and bars to taste your way around. Make sure to stop at the popular Italian Biànca restaurant in vibrant Fortitude Valley – their
Italian donuts filled with creamy soft serve are a must.
And if you’re looking for somewhere just as delicious to stay, you’ll find a crop of refined hotels, including the brandnew Hotel X. Head up to the rooftop pool for panoramic views of the city.
Scenic Rim
Just a 60-minute drive from Brisbane is the Scenic Rim. Famous for its spectacular scenery, this leafy paradise feels a world away from the bustling city, with its country charm, craft breweries, art galleries, boutique wineries and expansive bushwalking tracks.
Surrounded by flawless National Parks, it’s easy to connect with lush rainforests, cascading waterfalls and idyllic lookouts in Lamington National Park, Mt Barney National Park and Tamborine Mountain.
For relaxed luxury with a rural flavour, the collection of Spicers Retreats provides a unique escape from the every day. These lavish country lodges come with all
the creature comforts and award-winning cuisine you’d expect to find - you’ll never want to leave. The jewel in the
crown of Spicers Retreat’s nature-based eco offering is the 50km Scenic Rim Trail where you can walk through the World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforest and see native fauna and flora in all its glory.
Moreton Island
A short ferry ride away from Brisbane is Moreton Island, the world’s third largest sand island and an adrenaline junkie’s paradise.
Cruise down the dunes of Tangalooma Desert, experience the thrill of riding on an ATV quad bike along the beach, or snorkel the incredible Tangalooma Wrecks, all within metres of the palm-fringed shore. From June to November, you can even spot migrating humpback whales along the famous Humpback Highway.
With virtually all of Moreton designated as a National Park, nature lovers are sure to fall hard for making new
memories on this magnificent island.
Southern Great Barrier Reef Islands
Make the most of Queensland’s warm weather on the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Sprinkled throughout the southern end of the Reef, you’ll find hidden sanctuary
islands like Great Keppel, Pumpkin, Wilson, Herron, Lady Musgrave, and Lady Elliot just a few hours away.
Each island is home to pristine beaches and encircled by warm aqua blue waters and the seemingly endless
seascapes of the UNESCO listed Great Barrier Reef. Chill on the beach (and order a cocktail), take it easy on a nature and wildlife walk or dive right into this incredible underwater playground to see manta rays, turtles and more. If you’re looking to get your heart racing, try boomnetting off the back of a speed boat or take a guided jet ski tour.