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Planning a Queensland road trip? Avoid boot-space stress at pick-up! From boot capacities for hatchbacks, SUVs, and minivans to child seat laws and local gear tips, check our guide from the RaD Car Hire team to pack smart for your trip.

The drive from the Gold Coast to Natural Bridge's glow worm cave in Springbrook National Park takes around 55 minutes each way from Surfers Paradise via the Nerang-Murwillumbah Road (Route 97), covering roughly 47 kilometres. Learn more

A one-way car hire from Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast lets you pick up at Brisbane Airport, take your time exploring the coast, and drop off at Sunshine Coast Airport instead of doubling back. Learn more

A 3-day Scenic Rim road trip is one of South East Queensland's most rewarding self-drive itineraries. The region sits approximately 1 hour from Brisbane CBD and around 45 minutes from Gold Coast Airport. Learn more

For South East Queensland, the right rental car depends on where you’re driving. In this guide, we talk you through the best hire cars for your SE Queensland trip, depending on your plans and your group size. Read more

All toll roads in Southeast Queensland (Brisbane, Logan, and coastal arterial routes) operate on a 100% cashless, electronic system managed by Linkt. Cash payment booths do not exist anywhere in the state. Learn more

What is the best route for a Samford Valley drive from Brisbane Airport? The quintessential Samford Valley drive begins at Brisbane Airport, heading west along Samford Road into the historic township of Samford Village (roughly 35 minutes away).

Start by flying into Sunshine Coast Airport, picking up your hire car, and heading inland to the Blackall Range for the first half of the trip before swinging back to the coast for the last two days.

What is the best route for a Lamington National Park Rainforest Drive? The ultimate Lamington National Park drive starts from either Brisbane or the Gold Coast, heading through the historic town of Canungra.

What makes Mount Nebo Road Brisbane’s best drive? Mount Nebo Road is widely considered Brisbane’s best drive because it offers an immediate escape from the city into sub-tropical rainforests, sitting right on the edge of D'Aguilar National Park.

Trade the beach towel for the rainforest canopy and head inland for one of the Sunshine Coast’s best family escapes. While the coast gets plenty of attention, the real magic starts when you steer your rental car up into the Hinterland.

The Southern Gold Coast is where the coastline slows down, the surf culture gets more local, and having a car turns a good beach day into a proper road trip.