The holiday season is rapidly approaching! Have you booked your accommodation yet? If not, here are some of our favourite seaside locations that are a short drive from Brisbane, affordable and suitable for the whole family!
Noosa
Located 140km north of Brisbane
Approx. driving time = 2 hours
The Noosa region, with its beautiful beaches, lush green hinterland, stunning coastal national park, pristine river, cosmopolitan lifestyle and lively calendar of events, all adds up to an unforgettable holiday escape. With an inspiring dining scene and year-round warm and sunny climate, Noosa is the ideal place to kick back and escape from it all!
Visit the official Noosa Tourism website for up-to-date information, tips and deals on a range of accommodation, tours, events, dining options, retail and much more.
- Suggested Resort
o The Noosa International Resort is conveniently located on the Sunshine Coast just minutes from Hastings Street, Noosa’s Main Beach and Noosa National Park. Relax under the palms with a good book, enjoy the sauna, steam room or one of three spas. Noosa International Resort is a family-friendly 3.5 star resort set on two acres of tropical grounds.
Noosa offers dozens of dining and shopping choices along Hastings Street, and is only 10 minutes from Noosa National Park and other great Sunshine Coast attractions including Australia Zoo, Aussie World, the Eumundi Markets and more. Just a short drive down the coast you’ll also find the picturesque coastal towns of Mooloolaba, Minya, Coolum and Minyama, offering beautiful unspoiled scenery and endless recreational experiences, or take a day trip to Fraser Island.
Pumicestone Passage
Located 94km north of Brisbane
Approx. driving time = 1:14hrs
The Passage itself is a long, tidal waterway, enclosed between the mainland and Bribie Island and is considered part of the Ramsar-listed Moreton Bay Marine Park. It features a diversity of environmental values, with many significant species such as turtles, dugongs and migratory birds making their homes amongst the mangroves, mud flats, coastal dunes and seagrass meadows. There is a wide variety of recreational opportunities to choose from. Click here for more information.
- Suggested Resort
o The Caloundra Waterfront Holiday Park is ideally situated on the water’s edge of the famed Pumicestone Passage. Be among the first to experience the $10 million redevelopment, comprising 24 brand new cabins and villas as well as 61 new eco powered caravan and camping sites. Featuring a brand new resort pool complex with children’s water play equipment and waterslide, giant jumping pillow and new facilities, Caloundra Waterfront is the ideal family holiday destination.
Surfers Paradise
Located 78km south of Brisbane
Approx. driving time = 1hr
Surfers Paradise offers the greatest diversity of accommodation on the Gold Coast, from 5-star resorts to budget beachfront apartments. There are so many things to see and do. The world-famous beaches, 7-day late night shopping centres, family favourite attractions, and the new light-rail network connecting neighbouring precincts, is making Surfers Paradise the most popular holiday desination in the Gold Coast. Visit the Surfers Paradise tourism website for more information.
- Suggested Resort
o The Ashmore Palms Holiday Village offers resort style accommodation choices for couples, families and groups holidaying on Australia’s beautiful Gold Coast, the Theme Park Capital of Australia. Guests can enjoy a range of quality self-contained holiday accommodation, short term accommodation, extensive family friendly facilities, free kids’ activities, unique features, warm hospitality and a relaxed, lush atmosphere.
Moreton Island
Located 81km north-east of Brisbane
Approx. driving time = 3hrs (including ferry)
Moreton Island “The Gem of South East Queensland” is one of the best experiences that Australia has to offer. Brisbane is fortunate in having on its doorstep one of Australia’s largest sand islands, making Moreton Island perfect for that much needed getaway. Moreton is almost completely sand with no roads, so a 4wd is needed if going further than walking distance from the ferry landing points. Just across the bay from civilisation, Moreton is quickly being discovered as an unspoilt paradise for people wanting to relax and enjoy nature. Visit the Moreton Island tourist website for more information.
- Suggested Resort
o The Tangalooma Island Resort is the perfect family holiday destination for guests seeking a unique adventure, educational or nature based experience – right on Brisbane’s doorstep. Protected and treasured, this is nature’s theme park where amazing natural encounters are just part of the everyday experience. The star attraction at the resort is the unique activity of hand-feeding a pod of wild bottlenose dolphins!
Whichever destination you select, enjoy! And remember to always be sun smart during the peak summer months.