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Best Mountain Day Trips

from Brisbane

Updated: Jul 10, 2025

Get some fresh crisp air and spend the day exploring these 5 beautiful mountains within an hour's drive from Brisbane:

The jewel in the crown of the Gold Coast Hinterland, has it all – rainforests and bush walks, cosy cottages to stay, quirky restaurants, cafes and more

Day Tripping In Springbrook National Park

View down to Surfers Paradise from the Best of All Lookout Springbrook

Springbrook National Park makes for one of south east Queensland’s most spectacular day trips.

Day Tripping At Mt Glorious

Mt Glorious is the epicentre of lush rainforest walks, stunning views, a sculpture garden and character country style cafes

Day Tripping In Dayboro - Mt Mee

This day trip to Dayboro-Mt Mee, northwest of Brisbane has it all – a quaint picturesque country town, winding road with stunning views

Day Tripping at Mt Nebo

Just 45 minutes from Brisbane CBD and you're in Mt Nebo, with cooler air, stunning lookouts and giant fig trees

Explore Brisbane's bayside with these great day trips.

Discover the beautiful countryside around Brisbane with these day trips.

Check out our full list of great destinations for daytrips from Brisbane here.

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