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The 9 Best Day Trips from Toowoomba

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 9 good day trips from Toowoomba, Australia, led by Brisbane, Caloundra, Southport. The closest is Redbank Plains, about 1 hr 25 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Toowoomba at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Brisbane	106 km E	1 hr 40 min	Full-day trip
Caloundra	143 km NE	2 hr 15 min	Long day or overnight
Southport	149 km E	2 hr 20 min	Long day or overnight
Buderim	146 km NE	2 hr 15 min	Long day or overnight
Caboolture	112 km NE	1 hr 45 min	Full-day trip
Upper Coomera	136 km E	2 hr 10 min	Full-day trip
Morayfield	110 km NE	1 hr 45 min	Full-day trip
Redbank Plains	90 km E	1 hr 25 min	Full-day trip
Labrador	148 km E	2 hr 20 min	Long day or overnight

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The best day trips from Toowoomba

1
Brisbane, Australia
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 40 min by car106 km east of Toowoomba3 hr 20 min round trip
Known for The Wheel of Brisbane.
Also nearby: Logan City, Forest Lake, North Lakes, Narangba, Kallangur, Deception Bay.
2
Caloundra, Australia
Long day or overnight
About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km north-east of Toowoomba4 hr 30 min round trip
3
Southport, Australia
Long day or overnight
About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km east of Toowoomba4 hr 40 min round trip
4
Buderim, Australia
Long day or overnight
About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north-east of Toowoomba4 hr 30 min round trip
5
Caboolture, Australia
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km north-east of Toowoomba3 hr 30 min round trip
6
Upper Coomera, Australia
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km east of Toowoomba4 hr 20 min round trip
7
Morayfield, Australia
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km north-east of Toowoomba3 hr 30 min round trip
8
Redbank Plains, Australia
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 25 min by car90 km east of Toowoomba2 hr 50 min round trip
9
Labrador, Australia
Long day or overnight
About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km east of Toowoomba4 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Toowoomba to Brisbane

A realistic pace for Brisbane, 106 km from Toowoomba. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

07:30Leave Toowoomba
09:10Arrive in Brisbane (1 hr 40 min drive)
09:25The Wheel of Brisbane
11:25Lunch
12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Brisbane
15:10Head back to Toowoomba
16:50Home in Toowoomba

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Toowoomba?: The best day trips from Toowoomba are Brisbane, Caloundra, Southport, Buderim, Caboolture. The closest is Redbank Plains, about 1 hr 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Toowoomba?: Redbank Plains is the closest, 90 km east of Toowoomba, roughly 1 hr 25 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Toowoomba for a day out?: Brisbane is the largest city in day-trip range, 106 km east of Toowoomba and about 1 hr 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Toowoomba?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Southport at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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