Day Trips to enjoy from Brisbane City

You’ve got to admit, Brisbane city is an amazing tourist destination and it certainly has much to offer. Even after you visit the major attractions of the city, there are still many destinations for you to explore. Should you be staying in Brisbane city for longer than a week, then I recommend definitely venture out on a couple of day trips to explore some of the surrounding areas while in the region.

Take a day trip to Moreton Bay & Islands

As a local myself, I got to the point where I had seen all that the city of Brisbane had to offer. I wanted to see what else they region had to offer so I hit the road to see where it would take me. In this article, I’ll share some of my favourite day trip locations with you.

Continue reading on as I put forth some of the amazing day trips for you to enjoy, all of which will be easily accessible from your chosen Brisbane city accommodation.

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Moreton Bay

Located to the east of Brisbane, Moreton Bay is surrounded by the Moreton Island and the North Stradbroke Island and the bay area presents many adventure activities including boating, sailing, fishing, windsurfing and diving. There are many other islands around Moreton Bay, where you can enjoy watching dolphins and whales.

Bribie Island

A sand island to the north of Brisbane, Bribie Island features a surf beach and also features estuaries where you can go fishing and boating. There are many cruises and bird watching tours conducted on the island and there is also the Bribie Island Seaside Museum to be explored.

The Gold Coast and Hinterland

A strip of beaches and urban areas located on the south of Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Hinterland present a mix of sandy beaches, theme parks, wildlife parks and rainforests. Various activities can be enjoyed in this region, including adventure sports, picnics, walking tracks and nature discovery. Extremely popular with tourists, the region has several markets, cafes, restaurants, shopping centres and campsites.

The Sunshine Coast and Hinterland

An hour’s drive to the north of Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and Hinterland is filled with national parks, golf courses, some great attractions and of course, beaches. While the area presents scenic drives, picnic areas, grand lookouts and a variety of walking tracks, there are also many urban centres catering to tourists. Cafes, shops, wineries and art galleries are also in abundance in this region.

Kondalilla Falls National Park

Home to a spectacular 90 m high waterfall dropping into a rainforest valley, the Kondalilla Falls National Park presents a cool mountain retreat and has many exotic plants and animals. The national park is about a 2 hour drive from Brisbane city.

Rainbow Beach

A coastal town located to the north of Brisbane, Rainbow Beach is well known for its sand cliffs, pleasant beaches and rainbow coloured sand dunes. Rainbow Beach is about 265 km away from Brisbane.
Day trips to all these locations can be arranged from the tour desk of your chosen Brisbane city accommodation. Alternatively, if you have your own transport, you can also choose to venture out on your own. Here, at Bridgewater Terraces, we can also arrange day trips for you to any of these locations, provided you choose us as your Brisbane city accommodation. We offer spacious 1, 2 and 3 bedroom serviced apartments and our rates are much cheaper than accommodation in the heart of Brisbane city. By staying with us, you will find easy access to all of these destinations.

Conclusion:

While Brisbane city itself presents a lot of attractions for tourists, there are several other destinations within the region which ought to be explored as well. If you’re in Brisbane city for longer than a week, you should definitely consider a few of the day trips that I have mentioned above. If you choose Bridgewater Terraces for your Brisbane city accommodation, then not only will find it easy to access all of these destinations, but you will also enjoy a luxurious and comfortable stay, at really affordable prices.

To book your Brisbane city accommodation, give us a call at +61 7 3435 5216, or get in touch with us online. We will be glad to book your accommodation and we can also arrange for these day trips should you choose to visit them.

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Denis is the manager of Bridgewater Terraces and has a long history with accommodation and property management rights. He brings his knowledge and experiences into his writer to help holiday makers have a wonderful holiday.
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gillian wickens

02:12 12 Nov 18

Lovely spacious apartment with large terrace looking out over the Brisbane River. Brilliant.

Kirill Kononov

03:20 10 Aug 17

Stopped there for 3 weeks. Good location, nice internal facilities. Rooms were not cleaned well enough. Dust here and there, plus found an old razor in the bathroom. however I would put 3.5 stars for overall experience which wasn't bad. My major concern is safety and security of the apartments. My car was broken into at night on secure underground parking. Car's door was broken and my personal belongings were stolen. Management told me they are not responsible for the damage and loss because of the signs they put on parking walls. This accident put my rating down to 1 star.If you have a car I would recommend to park it underground despite the secure gates installed.

Michelle Inggs

02:08 29 Aug 17

Bridgewater terraces is the perfect place to stay for business or leisure. It is conveniently located within reach of Southbank, the CBD, local hospitals and convention centres ect. I stayed at the apartment for over 2 months and thoroughly enjoyed my time. I found the complex to be perfectly manicured and maintained, quiet and loved the cafe next doors. The river view is also very relaxing. The location is perfect for children and my kids loved walking through the gardens, splashing in the pool and walking to the nearby park and playground. Ray and Dennis in management were very helpful, attentive, compassionate and a pleasure to deal with.

brian levine

06:05 18 Jun 16

Booked to stay at Bridgewater Terraces and looked forward to our visit. The views of the river are magnificent and this was the main, and as it turned out, the ONLY attraction.Initially the room looked OK until we discovered that it appeared NOT to have been cleaned! The old cooker was filthy and had to be scrubbed before we could use it. None of the cutlery or dishes were from same sets. The windows may have been wiped, but with a greasy rag. Having completed our own clean we sat down on a badly worn, sagging sofa which had stains and grease marks all over it. If that wasn't bad enough, the shower screen came off its rusty rails and there were many loose surrounding tiles. When the tumbler drier gave up, so did we and we checked out!Such a pity, Well manicured gardens and a fantastic location but the apartment interior was old and tattered and from our experience, very little effective management. Just to put the boot in, wifi is NOT free and is horrendously expensive. Stay here at your peril!!

Justin Ward

11:21 30 Aug 17

Nice and peaceful. Clean rooms stones throw from story bridge hotel.

Marto Dowabobo

00:07 10 Jun 18

Excellent in everything

Harry Kim

23:54 14 Mar 16

Stayed here with a few guests and booked 3 rooms during February. Reception were only too kind and gave us really good tips on the Brisbane area. Rooms were spacious and quite modern. Everyone in our party enjoyed the stay and would definitely come back.

Frankly YouzACoopa

10:02 18 Dec 18

Stars rounded up because management were friendly. We got a neat well furnished apartment looking over the river. Appliances are modern but the washer and dryer are cheap. The dryer is faulty but useable if you jury-rig it. The bathroom floor drain doesnt have a trap so youre best off covering it to prevent air from venting out. Everything else was nice, the pool is a plus and the location is good.