Discover all that Logan has to offer, with heart-thumping adrenaline activities, multicultural immersion opportunities and nature escapes, all wrapped up in one region. Don’t miss out on this undiscovered treasure when visiting Brisbane, here is a two-day itinerary filled with exciting activities for you and the whole family.
Whether you’re looking for a traditional breakfast to start your day, or Vietnamese flavours, you can enjoy generous serving sizes at V’s Viet Café. Finish off with a sweet or take one to go as you adventure through your day, with the delicious selection of cakes. If you have your fur-baby with you, don’t forget to treat them too with one of V’s Viet’s creative puppucinos.
Work off the morning’s sweet treats by taking a five minute drive and exploring the serene wetlands found at Berrinba Wetlands. It has more than 8km of shared walking and bicycle tracks and is home to native wildlife including birds, possums and gliders. Take advantage of the interactive environmental education and state-of-the-art play equipment to keep kids entertained.
Head to St Coco Café at Daisy Hill for a healthy and hearty lunch. This fresh café serves delicious meals that look as good as they taste. From cauliflower tacos and brisket savoury French toast to organic acai and peachie pancakes, catering to all appetites and dietary requirements including gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan.
Swing by one of Logan’s oldest industrial buildings and marvel at its transformation into the Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct. Now a home for local and big-name artists to perform, there is a year-round program of art, culture, festivals, markets and entertainment. Catch a play in the Butterbox Theatre, see a live concert on the Outdoor Stage, take a tour of the Living Museum of Logan and learn about the city’s pioneering past at the Logan City Historical Museum. If you’re feeling peckish, stop by Devon Pixies teahouse for some afternoon tea in the beautifully restored workers cottage.
Spend your evening being entertained at the Logan Entertainment Centre. There’s always something to see with a year-round calendar of musical theatre, plays, illusionists, international musicians and comedy acts.
Start your day with a mouth-watering breakfast at The Laneway Green in Springwood. The café has a strong focus on sustainability and supporting local producers, offering diners an urban retreat in the middle of the region. It champions single-origin coffee and sources beans from award-winning Brisbane roaster Bellissimo Coffee.
Prepare for a spot of relaxation and meditation at the stunning and tranquil Chung Tian Buddhist Temple in the leafy nearby suburb of Priestdale. The temple runs a year-round calendar of events and tours, frequent meditation classes and retreats, you can also experience a calming and centring tea chan ceremony, held several times a day.
Pack a picnic and enjoy the ultimate alfresco dining experience at Daisy Hill Conservation Park. Eat alongside the wallabies or walk off your lunch on one of five beautiful walking tracks in the lush 435 hectare reserve. You can also stop and see a koala at the Daisy Hill Koala Centre where admission is free.
End your Logan experience on an adrenalin high at the famed Kingston Park Raceway. Warm up on the 605-metre outdoor Monte Carlo Track before putting the pedal to the metal on the 1100-metre Le Mans track which is built to international standards with long straights, sweeping corners and fast and furious chicanes to test your skill. Kids aged 10 and over are also welcome with specially designed Formula Fun Karts offering speed and safety for young speedsters.
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