Knot Stranded Getaways

Weekend getaways from Brisbane

5 places within about 2 hours of Brisbane, closest first. Locals go to get out of town, and visitors can add one to a city trip. Get there by car or by ferry.

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5 getaways, closest first

  1. 1 hr 15 minby car Gold Coast Surfers Paradise, theme parks and long surf beaches backed by the hinterland.
    • Beach
    • Nightlife
    • Family
  2. 1 hr 15 minby ferry Stradbroke Island An island with surf beaches, freshwater lakes and whale watching from the headland.
    • Beach
    • Adventure
    • Relaxing
  3. 1 hr 15 minby car Glass House Mountains and Maleny Volcanic peaks and a hinterland village of cafés and dairy farms.
    • Mountains
    • Relaxing
    • Romantic
  4. 2 hrby car Noosa A Sunshine Coast resort town with a national park headland, surf breaks and Hastings Street dining.
    • Beach
    • Food
    • Relaxing
  5. 2 hrby car Byron Bay Surf beaches, a lighthouse walk and a laid-back hinterland.
    • Beach
    • Relaxing
    • Nightlife