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Best Country Day Trips

near Brisbane

Updated: Jul 05, 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:

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

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 just 30 mins from the city and with plenty in a trip to fill a day, the scenic valley featuring the tiny historical hamlet of Samford Village is hard to beat.

Day Tripping in Dayboro

Spend a day or even a weekend discovering the rich and interesting history of the picturesque country town of Dayboro

Clancestry - Wata

Wata is part of Clancestry, a celebration of identity and connection.

Jul 31

Model leaning from car window GreazeFest

GreazeFest 2025

GreazeFest is back for 3 huge days of music, cars and kulture!

Aug 1-3

Clancestry - Illume

Illume is part of Clancestry, a celebration of identity and connection

Aug 1-9

Teddy Bears Picnic at the Races

Experience a day of family-friendly fun at the annual Teddy Bears Picnic at the Races.

Aug 2

Clancestry - Electric Fields

Electric Fields & the Queensland Symphony Orchestra will perform as part of Clancestry

Aug 2

On The Green

Kate Ceberano will headline Clayfield College’s On the Green in August

Aug 3

Circa & The Art of Fugue

Circa will reimagine Bach’s most complex masterpiece The Art of Fugue.

Aug 5

Explorers - The Age of Discovery With James May

A landmark live theatre show bringing to life the stories of explorers.

Aug 7

Lior & Westlake

Australian composer Nigel Westlake and Lior come together for 2 stirring performances

Aug 9

Sunset at Moreton-Bay-Food-Wine-Festival

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What's On in August in Brisbane

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Wjat's on in August

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