
Brisbane, courtesy of Wikipedia
Brisbane is well-known for its spectacular scenery and vibrant, laid-back atmosphere, so it's no surprise this city is well-endowed with options for day trips. But what exactly is the best day trip in Brisbane? How does the bewildered non-expert choose from this city's vast array?
Here at Weekend Notes, we have a wealth of information collated by our crew of day trip connoisseurs. These committed folk spend endless hours hunting down first-rate days out. It's a relentless job, but, as they say, someone has to do it.
Some of our specialists focus on the day trip that features wide open space - there are suggestions of picnic spots
here and
here and beaches
here.
There's information on nearby national parks
here and
here.
For the day-tripper with energy, there's also a list of Brisbane walks provided
here.
Gardens can be a great spot for a day trip too. See some suggestions
here and
here.

Sometimes you need to see some flowers
Other day trip aficionados here have spent long hours tracking down pleasant wineries. You can see their suggestions
here and
here.
You could even leave the car at home and
travel to a winery on horseback.
There are others here with the taxing task of sampling fresh strawberries at pick-your-own-fruit establishments. You can see the results of their extensive labours
here and
here.
And still the list goes on. There are reviews of
parasailing,
koala sanctuaries,
honey farms,
glow worm caves and oodles of
historic houses.

The world looks different from up high
So, now it's over to you. If you have any favourite daytrips in and around Brisbane, please let us know. We'd love to hear your comments.