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Best Country Day Trips

near Brisbane

Updated: Sep 27, 2025

Fill up the tank and head the countryside for these five beautiful day trips within an hour's drive from Brisbane. Here you'll discover quaint villages with antique shops, pubs and cafes and gorgeous scenery:

Day Tripping in Dayboro

Spend a day or even a weekend discovering the rich and interesting history of the picturesque country town of Dayboro

Road Trip through Currumbin Valley

A road trip to Currumbin Valley, the hidden jewel in the Gold Coast Hinterland, is the quintessential country drive

Day Tripping In Canungra

The quaint, country town of Canungra – rich in history, culture and adventure – is located on the Eastern edge of the Scenic Rim.

Day Tripping in Marburg

Streetscape of Marburg with a couple sitting at table on footpath

This charming country township on the outskirts of Ipswich is a great place to spend a day

Day Trip To Samford

For a green change with plenty to fill a day, the scenic valley featuring the tiny historical hamlet of Samford Village is hard to beat

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Oct 9

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Oct 9-12

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Ariat Warwick Rodeo

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Oct 20-26

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Oct 10 - Nov 2

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Oct 11

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