AU Itineraries, All Locations, New South Wales, Queensland, All Duration, 5-7 Days, All Categories, Food & Drinks
Queensland | Brisbane to Byron Bay Road Trip Itinerary
Discover local breweries and wineries across Queensland's Scenic Rim and Northern New South Wales
Day 1: Brisbane Apollo Branch to Tamborine Mountain
Distance: 80km
Travel time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Pick up your Apollo vehicle and head south in the direction of Mt Tamborine. Once you've arrived, spend the afternoon visiting the beautiful Curtis Falls before watching the sun go down from Rotary Lookout.
Day 2: Tamborine Mountain
We hope you're hungry, because there is a wealth of delightful food and wine is waiting for you today. We recommend treating yourself with a visit to Witches Falls Winery and Cellar Door.
Day 3: Tamborine Mountain to Stanthorpe
Distance: 214kms
Travel time: 2 hours 50 minutes
We hope you left room after a day in the Tamborine Mountain because it's only going to get better. Today's destination is Stanthorpe, situated just on the Queensland side of the Queensland New South Wales border. Wine lovers rejoice, Stanthorpe has over 50 vineyards to choose from and while you're here be sure to drop in on Sutton's Juice Factory to taste their famous apple pies and buttermilk scones.
Day 4: Stanthorpe to Byron Bay
Distance: 261kms
Travel time: 3 hours 35 minutes
Cross the border today and enter Northern New South Wales. The world famous (partly due to the Hemsworth brothers!) Byron Bay is your destination for today.
Day 5: Byron Bay
After a quick trip to the Cape Byron Lighthouse (the most easterly point of the Australian mainland!) get ready to eat your way through Byron Bay. Spend the day slowly working your way from the acai bowls on the coast to The Farm on the Byron Bay hinterlands.
Day 6: Byron Bay to Burleigh Heads
Distance: 82kms
Travel time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Head back to Queensland today, with the fashionable Burleigh Heads to look forward to. Burleigh Heads is known for great surf, incredible views and hip dining and we recommend watching the sun go down with fresh Pan-Asian dish from Rick Shores. You can thank us later!
Day 7: Burleigh Heads to Brisbane
Distance: 95km
Travel time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Early risers can conquer the Burleigh Headland walk before heading back to Brisbane. Brisbane is a growing foodie hub, with many delightful and delicious restaurants located along the Brisbane River.
Highlights
Kooroomba Vineyards and Lavender Farm
The Kooroomba Vineyard & Lavender Farm is ideally located in the Scenic Rim. This stunning property is home to a cellar door, restaurant, and lavender shop overlooking 6 acres of vineyards and fields of lavender with views of the Scenic Rim Mountains.
Granite Belt Wineries
Stanthorpe is home to 50+ vineyards and many outstanding cafes and restuarants. Soaked in European culture with produce as diverse as the seasons, the Granite Belt is a food enthusiast’s delight from the paddock to the plate.
The Farm, Byron Bay
Situated on the outskirts of Byron Bay, The Farm is predominately a working farm, home to a collection of independent businesses all sharing in a common goal "Grow, Feed, Educate." It's a great place to see how a farm works and suports the surrounding nature.
Rick Shores
This local's favourite is not only situation right on the water at Burleigh Heads, but the menu boasts an array of droolworthy items. Unsurprisingly, it received a chef’s hat in the 2019 and 2020 Australian Good Food Guide and landed a prized spot on the Australian Financial Review’s Top 100 Restaurants list.
Where to Stay
Thunderbird Park Tamborine Mountain