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The Burleigh Heads to Coolangatta drive follows the Gold Coast Highway south for about 15 km, from the Goodwin Terrace end of Burleigh Head National Park to Point Danger on the Queensland and New South Wales border. Learn more

The Sunshine Coast Hinterland food trail is a loop of a little over 100 km from Sunshine Coast Airport, with under two hours of actual driving. You'll need a designated driver, a cooler bag and an empty boot. Learn more

Two of the best lakes near Brisbane can be combined into one easy day trip by car. Enoggera Reservoir and Lake Samsonvale are both located within a short drive of the CBD and Airport and a rental car from RaD makes them the perfect day trip.

The Gold Coast has one of the best clusters of theme parks anywhere in the country, and most of them are only a few minutes apart along the M1. Learn more about the parks and how to make the most of a self-drive trip to Queensland.

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.