Queensland Tourism Bureau Official Recommended Itinerary - Brisbane | Scenic Rim | Gold Coast 7-day self-drive tour
3 cities |
14 attraction(s) |
total distance 139
km
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Day2: Brisbane
2 attraction(s) ·
73 km
1
Summer Land Camels
Tianbao Forest Mountain is a volcanic plateau formed by the eruption and slow accumulation of volcanic magma. The ridge extends for eight kilometers and is lined with European-style villages and residences. The mountain is often home to many wild animals such as lyrebirds, rainbow lorikeets, platypuses, kangaroos, and bush turkeys. From the top of Tianbao Forest Mountain, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the surrounding mountain ranges as well as the stunning Gold Coast and Brisbane.
73
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Day3: Brisbane > Gold Coast
2 attraction(s) ·
28 km
2
Lamington National Park and Springbrook National Park are both part of the World Heritage-listed "Eastern Australian Rainforests." They boast unique subtropical rainforest landscapes where visitors can stroll along what is considered Queensland's best hiking trails, admiring towering ancient trees, babbling streams, magnificent waterfalls, and listening to the chorus of birdsong in the forest, immersing themselves in the natural beauty bestowed upon them.
Day4: Gold Coast > Brisbane
2 attraction(s) ·
15 km
1
Taronga Wildlife Sanctuary, as a national cultural heritage in Australia, is home to hundreds of species of animals and birds. Here you can enjoy performances by Australian native animals and even feed kangaroos, as well as have a photo taken with a koala. Feeding rainbow lorikeets is a popular attraction among visitors. Don't forget to grab a map of the sanctuary and a schedule of various performances upon entering, so you can plan your visit accordingly.
15
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2
Day5: Gold Coast
2 attraction(s) ·
7 km
2
Day6: Gold Coast
2 attraction(s) ·
3 km
2
Surfers Paradise is located on the Gold Coast of Australia and is one of the country's most famous beaches. It is a gathering place for surfing enthusiasts from around the world. The Gold Coast is adjacent to the Pacific Ocean and has a 75-kilometer-long beach, making it the world's longest sandy beach coastline. Within this stretch, there is a 42-kilometer-long continuous beach. At the turning cliffs, there are reefs where layers of waves rush in, reaching heights of 2-3 meters and creating a breathtaking spectacle. However, Australian surfers consider this place to be their ideal sports field and arena, and they call it "Surfers Paradise". Every morning around 6 o'clock, when the sun rises from the ocean, young men and women can be seen coming to Surfers Paradise to challenge the waves and showcase their skills. Surfing competitions and exhibitions are also regularly held here, attracting numerous visitors.
Day7: Gold Coast > Brisbane
3 attraction(s) ·
15 km
2
Story Bridge is a cantilever bridge spanning the Brisbane River, connecting the northern and southern parts of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, allowing vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians to pass. It is the longest cantilever bridge in Australia. The bridge is part of the Bradfield Highway, linking Fortitude Valley and Kangaroo Point, and is named after the civil servant John Douglas Story, who advocated for its construction. The bridge was listed as a Queensland heritage in 1992.
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