The 15 Best Day Trips from Logan City

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 15 good day trips from Logan City, Australia, led by Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast. The closest is Brisbane, about 30 min by car, and 8 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 15 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Logan City

  1. 1

    Brisbane, Australia

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km north-west of Logan City

    Known for The Wheel of Brisbane.

  2. 2

    Gold Coast, Australia

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km south-east of Logan City
  3. 3

    Sunshine Coast, Australia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km north of Logan City
  4. 4

    Toowoomba, Australia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km west of Logan City
  5. 5

    Caloundra, Australia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car93 km north of Logan City
  6. 6

    Southport, Australia

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car46 km south-east of Logan City
  7. 7

    Surfers Paradise, Australia

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km south-east of Logan City
  8. 8

    Buderim, Australia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car106 km north of Logan City
  9. 9

    Caboolture, Australia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km north of Logan City
  10. 10

    Upper Coomera, Australia

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car32 km south-east of Logan City
  11. 11

    Robina, Australia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car56 km south-east of Logan City
  12. 12

    North Lakes, Australia

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car47 km north of Logan City
  13. 13

    Morayfield, Australia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km north of Logan City
  14. 14

    Narangba, Australia

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km north of Logan City
  15. 15

    Kallangur, Australia

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car45 km north of Logan City

A sample day: Logan City to Brisbane

  1. 08:30Leave Logan City
  2. 09:00Arrive in Brisbane (30 min drive)
  3. 09:15The Wheel of Brisbane
  4. 11:15Lunch
  5. 12:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Brisbane
  6. 15:00Head back to Logan City
  7. 15:30Home in Logan City

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Logan City?
The best day trips from Logan City are Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Caloundra. The closest is Brisbane, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Logan City?
Brisbane is the closest, 21 km north-west of Logan City, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Logan City?
8 places are within about an hour's drive of Logan City: Brisbane (30 min), Upper Coomera (35 min), Kallangur (50 min), Southport (55 min), North Lakes (55 min), Gold Coast (1 hr).
Where can I go for a weekend from Logan City?
For a weekend away from Logan City, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Toowoomba (114 km, 1 hr 45 min), Sunshine Coast (109 km, 1 hr 40 min), Buderim (106 km, 1 hr 40 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Logan City?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Toowoomba at 114 km, around 1 hr 45 min by car.

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