Selfdrive Routes in Australia
Starting in Brisbane
We have put together some popular and most interesting self-drive ideas, starting in Brisbane. You do your own driving but enjoy the security of the pre-booked accommodation. We can also modify according to your needs. If you require something completely different, please remember that we can still help you pre-plan your own personalized itinerary (ask for a quotation). All itineraries can be done in reverse.

Beside these selfdrives, we have created the following selfdrive around Brisbane.

Day 1 Brisbane: Travel to Mount Cootha and enjoy the view of Brisbane area. Wander through Southbank Parklands on the fringe of the city and enjoy various free activities that are offered year round including live bands, street theatre and a swimming pool, a great place for families and children. Visit one of Brisbane's wildlife sanctuaries.

Day 2 Brisbane - Moreton Island: Travel to Moreton Island and you may meet the dolphins that frequent the waters. The ferry leaves regular just east of the citycentre.

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Day 3 Moreton Island - Gold Coast (75km): Further afield is the Gold Coast, a region well known for its climate, beaches, shopping and nightlife. You can experience the thrills and spills at any one of the many theme parks. Dine at Fisherman's Wharf, an established area that offers fresh seafood and a range of international cuisines. Or simply relax at one of the many beaches and then spend the afternoon at Pacific Fair, a shopping complex with over 270 department and speciality stores.
Try your luck at Jupiters Casino on the Gold Coast.

Day 4 Gold Coast - Lamington NP (30km): Travel to Lamington National Park, the Gold Coast Hinterland and join a guided walk focusing on the unique Australian birds in the area. For a faster paced try a bungy jump over water or a scenic helicopter ride along the coast. At the end of the day relax and revitalise on the beach at the resort town of Noosa. 

Day 5 Lamington NP: A full day to walk and explore this magnificient part of the Great Deviding Range. 

Day 6 Lamington NP - Sunshine Coast (230km): Head north for the Sunshine Coast. This stretch of coast with its pristine beaches, lush rainforests and national parks is surely a paradise. On the way visit the breathtaking Glasshouse Mountains. Stay 1 night in: 

Day 7 Sunshine Coast - Fraser Island (190km): Visit Fraser Island, a World Heritage listed sand island. If you stop off at Hervey Bay you may met some of the humpback whales that frequent the waters as they migrate down the coast. Stay 2 night in: 

Day 8 Fraser Island: Enjoy today an island tour. The wildlife and overall serenity of the area are elusive. Join a group on a 4WD-tour. Another is simply walking, an alternative ignored by almost all visitors, but one which allows unequalled access and intimacy with the region.

Day 9 Fraser Island - Brisbane (290km): Drive back to Brisbane later in the day. 

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