Just a 10-minute ferry ride from the mainland and you’ll find yourself surrounded by kilometres of golden sandy beaches. It’s a $0.50 escape from Brisbane’s city mayhem, where you can spend the day lazing in calm bay waters while the kids eat ice creams and play in the shallows.
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Discover where to stay in Noosa, from beachfront resorts to river-view apartments on Hastings Street, plus my favourite places to stay. I’ve been holidaying in Noosa for years, and every visit feels different depending on where we stay — beachfront for lazy mornings, river side when we want sunset drinks and calm water views.
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If you love discovering great food on the road, the drive between Gympie and Noosa through the Sunshine Coast and Noosa Hinterland is one of Queensland’s tastiest day trips. This scenic hinterland route winds past farm gates, artisan producers, country cafés and small-town gems, turning an easy drive into a delicious food trail where every stop offers something local, fresh and worth pulling over for.
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Tucked into the neighbourhood and already winning over locals, atelier mimi is a French patisserie Brisbane pastry lovers are quickly claiming as their own, thanks to delicate pastries, colourful macarons and warm family hospitality.
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Discover Roadvale Hotel Scenic Rim, a country pub worth the drive from Brisbane, serving local produce and classic pub meals in the Scenic Rim.
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A Mount Glorious cafe worth the drive is hard to find, but The View delivers. Only 45 minutes from Brisbane, this cool-climate café pairs in-house pastries with sweeping hinterland views, making it an easy and rewarding day-trip escape.
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Outback Queensland doesn’t announce itself with landmarks or crowds, which is why carefully planning your trip is your secret to success. Distances are long, towns are spaced wide apart and the best experiences often sit between the dots on the map. The further west you drive, the more the pace shifts, making thoughtful itineraries, realistic driving days and well-chosen stops essential. This guide is designed for travellers who want to plan their Outback Queensland visit properly, allowing enough time to enjoy the road, the towns and the stories that make the journey worthwhile.
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Some meals are worth circling the block. This is the south-east Queensland regional dining worth filling the car with petrol, queuing up a good playlist and watching the city fall away in the rear-view mirror while you enjoy a Brisbane food road trip!
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As the sun dips behind Brisbane’s skyline, the city transforms. Rooftops glow, cocktails sparkle, and the river catches every last shimmer of light. From luxe sky decks to hidden boutique perches, these are the Brisbane rooftop bars that turn golden hour into pure magic. If you’re chasing that perfect sunset moment, this is your must-sip guide.
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Discover Landers Pocket Brisbane, a huge new brewery, dining and entertainment precinct just 15 minutes from the CBD and steps from Brisbane Airport. Enjoy 4 Pines Brewing Co, Never Never gin, mini golf, TopTracer driving bays and top Brisbane dining. Perfect for layovers, families and weekend fun.
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From sun-drenched terraces at South Bank to skyline views atop Queen’s Wharf, Brisbane’s food scene is having a moment. These are the best new restaurants Brisbane 2025 — places that surprise, delight, and make you linger just a little longer over dessert. Expect daring menus, local stories, and dining experiences that prove Brisbane seriously rivals Australia’s top culinary cities.
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Just four minutes from my Brisbane home lies a dining room now crowned Australia’s Best New Restaurant 2025 — but Attimi by Dario Manca feels a world away. With only 28 seats, a menu that travels through Italy’s regions, and a chef who serves dishes with stories as rich as the sauces, this Paddington gem redefines modern Italian elegance. From truffle-laced arancini to coral trout carbonara, every bite is a moment worth savouring.
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