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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

Clown at Halloween Eat Street Northshore

Halloween at Eat Street Northshore

Eat Street Northshore is getting a haunting Halloween makover!

Oct 31 - Nov 2

The Long Sunset

After a massive sellout in 2024, The Long Sunset is back in Boonah!

Oct 31 - Nov 2

Australia Independent Film Festival

Brisbane's big festival of short films is back at Palace Cinemas

Oct 31 - Nov 1

Queensland Superhot Chilli Festival

Two days of superhot spice will be happening at the Queensland Superhot Chilli Festival

Nov 1-2

SIX60 Live

SIX60 are bringing their electrifying live show to Kingston Butter Factory

Nov 2

Melbourne Cup at The Star Brisbane

The Star Brisbane will come alive with colour, bubbles, and dazzling entertainment

Nov 4

Melbourne Cup at Sirromet

Celebrate Melbourne Cup in classic style this year at Sirromet

Nov 4

Supanova 2025

Supanova Comic Con & Gaming Powers Up in Brisbane!

Nov 7-9

Comedy @ The Butter Factory

Get ready to laugh out loud as the Comedy@The Butter Factory series returns

Nov 8

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