Cities Near Brisbane
Cities near Brisbane, Australia: 6 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Gold Coast, Noosa, Byron Bay. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Brisbane, Australia is Gold Coast, about 44 mi (71 km) away — roughly 1 hr 19 min by road. Below, 6 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold CoastSurf beaches and theme parks | 44 mi / 71 km | 1 hr 19 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| NoosaBeaches and a national park | 74 mi / 119 km | 1 hr 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Byron BayBohemian beach town | 89 mi / 143 km | 2 hr 4 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| ToowoombaGarden city on the range | 66 mi / 106 km | 1 hr 59 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Hervey Bay | 151 mi / 244 km | 3 hr 31 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Bundaberg | 185 mi / 297 km | 4 hr 18 min | 50 min | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Brisbane
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Gold Coast, Noosa, Byron Bay, Toowoomba. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Brisbane
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Hervey Bay. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Brisbane include Gold Coast, Noosa, Byron Bay, Toowoomba, Hervey Bay. The closest is Gold Coast, about 44 miles (71 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.