Valleys and Vines Drive Itinerary
From Brisbane to Brisbane

Trip Length: 7 days  Total Distance: 894 km  Road Conditions: All sealed roads

Brisbane

Mount Tamborine

Boonah

Stanthorpe

Warwick

Toowoomba

Noosa

Brisbane

Escape on this excursion from the heart of Queensland's capital Brisbane and discover that so close to the city's vibrant heart another world awaits - a place for renewal of body, mind and soul.

Experience the glitz of Australia's one and only Gold Coast with its non stop show and the stunning Scenic Rim. Up in the mountains, surrounded by clouds, give way to romance in an out-of-the-way luxury bed n breakfast within the dense rainforest. See magical sights of waterfalls and dramatic landscapes as roads lead you up and over the beautiful Scenic Rim.

Fall in love with the Granite Belt, home to the largest granite rock formation in the Southern Hemisphere and Queensland's premier wine growing region. It's perfect here for snuggling by a flickering fire sampling the local drop.

The fully sealed road takes you through green valleys, one of Queensland's richest agricultural areas and quaint country towns where shops are often stocked with treasures of antiques and old wares. Hear the stories of authors, saviours and saints or for those that like things a little bit quicker, go abseiling, hang gliding or for a ride in a colourful hot air balloon where you can toast this rich landscape with a glass of champagne.

View art galleries, smell roses, go fishing and stock up on local produce before finishing this drive off with a dip in the sea at stylish Noosa. You'll agree this is truly a special corner of Queensland. Contemplate adding an extra day or two and discovering Lamington National Park, Natural Bridge, O'Reilly's Plateau and the ancient Bunya Mountains- a few more of the regions natural bounties on offer. Don't be alarmed if you're tempted by real estate - you won't be the first that has driven this way and found a new home!