Gold Coast to Southern Downs

Sunshine Coast

Wander the Southern Downs & Granite Belt to discover award-winning wine, apple orchards, hand-made jams and preserves, farmhouse cheeses, and chocolates. Take in some of the history and hit the hiking trails and national parks to discover a countryside dotted with prehistoric granite boulders.

Gold Coast

DAY ONE

Gold Coast to Warwick approx. 185km / 2hrs 39mins

Drive State Route 90 and State Route 93 for 65km to Boonah via Scenic Rim. Have lunch at The Crown Hotel in Maryvale. Drive 31km to Warwick, the Horsepower Capital of Australia. Do a self-guided historic walk and stay at Abbey Boutique Hotel. Catch a race at Morgan Park if possible.

DAY TWO

Warwick to Stanthorpe

approx. 60km / 43mins

Continue driving on highway 15 to reach Stanthorpe, 60km south of Warwick, stopping at the Big Apple for morning tea at Vincenzo’s café. Detour slightly up the road to Stanthorpe Cheese and stock up on local cheeses. Spend the afternoon visiting Granite Belt’s wineries and stay overnight in Stanthorpe.

DAY THREE

Stanthorpe to Gold Coast

approx. 309km / 4hrs 48mins

Start with a half-day hike through Girraween National Park, 36km south of Stanthorpe. Take the Mount Lindesay Road to drive 89km to Killarney for a pub lunch at Killarney Hotel. Visit Queen Mary Falls and hike the falls trail before heading back to the coast.