Scenic Rim

1. Get lost in Lamington National Park

Home to some of the oldest trees in Australia, Lamington National Park is filled with flowing waterfalls, lush Gondwana Rainforest and treks for all abilities. Pitch a tent or escape to O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat for a relaxing weekend away.

2. Cook up a storm at Scenic Rim Cooking Classes

Ignite your passion for food, cooking and entertaining, and book a session at Scenic Rim Cooking Classes. Immerse yourself as you craft dishes found throughout the globe, utilising ingredients local to the Scenic Rim. Be prepared to gain confidence in the kitchen to be the most impressive host back at home.

3. Wander through lavender fields

Nestled in the Fassifern Valley at Mount Alford, Kooroomba Vineyards & Lavender Farm is home to a cellar door, restaurant and lavender shop that overlook the six-hectare vineyard and a breathtaking purple lavender field. Get lost in the lavender fields, while being surrounded by magnificent views of the Scenic Rim mountains.

4.  Spicers Scenic Rim Trail

Embark on a two, three, four or six day tour as you adventure through the lush canopy of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforest. The beauty of the Spicers Scenic Rim Trail is a must-do for adventure lovers wanting a unique experience, everything is taken care of, all you need is an open mind and willingness to learn (and walk a lot).

5. Get up close with friendly giants

While camels may not be the first animal that comes to mind when you think of Australia, they are etched into our nation’s history. Summer Land Camels is Australia’s largest wild camel training centre and dairy operation. You can meet the gentle camels, take photos and taste the benefits of camel milk.

Redlands Coast

6. Glamp at Sirromet Winery

Escape the everyday, reconnect with nature and glamp among the gumtrees at Sanctuary by Sirromet. The tented pavilions offer elegant comfort in a bushland setting. Indulge your senses and dine on locally sourced produce from the onsite restaurant. You can even book a winery tour and tasting as part of your stay.

7. Throw some clay at Carys Martine Ceramics

Start a new ceramics hobby or finetune your skills with a workshop at Carys Martine Ceramics. The workshops are designed to build knowledge and get you started on crafting a piece – whether it’s a simple coffee mug or a one-off piece of art.

8. Walk to King Island

A unique island that only becomes accessible by a sand bank at low tide can be found beyond the parklands at Wellington Point. During low tide, a long sandbank becomes visible and takes you out to King Island where you can discover natural wonders.

Ipswich

9. Hidden Vale Adventure Park by Spicers

Located just one hour from The City, Spicers Hidden Vale combines the style and comfort of a luxury retreat paired with the warmness of a country atmosphere. Explore more than 110km of world-class mountain bike trail networks within Hidden Vale Adventure Park, as well as activities such as bushwalking, swimming and croquet.

10. Fly sky-high with Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights

If you’ve ever wanted to capture Brisbane’s big backyard, why not do so from the sky? Enjoy this unique experience with phenomenal views of Brisbane and its surroundings from a perspective that you don’t get every day. Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights is conveniently located just 30 minutes west of Brisbane City.

11. Take the kids to The Workshops Rail Museum

Step back in time at this award-winning interactive museum. Once a workplace with more than 3000 rail workers, the historic grounds now hold beautifully restored locomotives, Queensland’s largest model railway, interactive exhibitions and more.

North Stradbroke Island/Minjerribah

12. Learn to surf

Dive into the crystal-clear ocean at Point Lookout with the North Stradbroke Island Surf School and spend the day learning how to ride the waves. You might even be lucky enough to see dolphins or whales pass by in this patch of paradise. After all that hard work, be sure to treat yourself at Whale Tail Gelati and Coffee Bar.

13. Learn about First Nations culture

Join local Quandamooka guide Elisha Kissick from Yura Tours and hear sacred, untold Dreaming stories, identify bush tucker plants and learn about medicinal bush plants, trees and ochre. Experience local tales, see the sights by the bay and enrich your knowledge of First Nations culture on North Stradbroke Island/Minjerribah.

14. Brown Lake/Bummiera

You can find more than waves on this island, hidden further inland is Brown Lake/Bummiera, a popular waterhole to cool off. The waters colour affected by the natural tea tree leave that surround, creates a unique and refreshing experience.

Moreton Bay Region

15. Gondola ride on Pumicestone Passage

Experience Bribie Island's spectacular pink and orange sunsets from the comfort of your own Island Gondola. Each luxury vessel fits up to six people, can cater breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert and floats along the scenic Pumicestone Passage.

16. Explore Walkabout Creek and D’Aguilar National Park

The closest national park to The City, D’Aguilar National Park is a conveniently located yet fascinating place to tour in a day. With plenty to explore, trek through the bushland and rainforest or cool down at Enoggera Reservoir.

17. Grab your binoculars and spot the whales

Get a glimpse of the magnificent Southern Hemisphere humpback whales as they migrate to and from Antarctica with Brisbane Whale Watching. You’ll be in awe of these gentle giants as they relax in your company, breach, blow and play metres from the boat. Tours operate from June to November during peak migration season.

18. Visit the cellar door at Ocean View Estate

Ocean View Estate is the perfect place to stop for a relaxing lunch in the restaurant, followed by a cellar-door wine-tasting experience. Be sure to wander the fields and take a few snaps to make your friends jealous.

19. Disco your way down Bee Gees Way

The three famous Gibb brothers who formed the Bee Gees grew up on the Redcliffe Peninsula. The Bee Gees Way honours the world-famous pop group with a life-size statue, more than 60 photographs, 13 album covers, personal stories, a mural and more.

Moreton Island/Mulgumpin 

20. Experience a birds-eye view of the island

Take flight over Moreton Island/Mulgumpin with Elite Helicopter tours and savour the incredible scenery that the island has to offer, from the Tangalooma wrecks,  sand dunes, Cape Moreton and so much more!

21. Discover marine life

Moreton Island/ Mulgumpin is home to a wide range of marine life that make their home nearby the Tangalooma Ship Wrecks. Tangalooma Island Resort supplies snorkelling gear for you to dive and discover the colourful world below.

22. Tour the island in style

Chase starfish by day and stargaze by night on Moreton Island/ Mulgumpin. Australian Sunset Safaris will take you sandboarding, kayaking, snorkelling, trekking and exploring across the large sand island.

Logan

23. Race your mates on the raceway

Put your pedal to the metal at Kingston Park Raceway and get competitive with friends on the course. There are four types of go-karts and three separate racetracks for all levels of ability and experience. Ready, set, go!

24. Visit the koalas at Daisy Hill Koala Centre

The Daisy Hill Koala Centre is set within bushland south of Brisbane and home to a protected population of koalas. Besides housing the cutest koalas, the centre provides valuable insight and information about the loved and native species.