8 days in Brisbane & Longreach Itinerary

Queensland’s biggest town and state capital, Brisbane has an attractive, manicured image based around its riverside aesthetic as well as the contrast between its high-rise center and extensive urban greenery.

Popular historic sites such as Old St Stephen's Catholic Church (Pugin Chapel) and Victoria Bridge Abutment are in your itinerary. Let the collections at Queensland Maritime Museum and State Library Of Queensland capture your imagination. Get out of town with these interesting Brisbane side-trips: Daisy Hill Conservation Park (in Daisy Hill), Australian Kayaking Adventures (in Surfers Paradise) and Tugun Beach (in Tugun). And it doesn't end there: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. John's Anglican Cathedral, look for gifts at Noosa Chocolate Factory, walk around Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park, and take in the pleasant sights at New Farm River Walk.

To find reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Brisbane trip planner.

The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Brisbane. In September, daytime highs in Brisbane are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) so you can travel to Longreach.

Longreach is a town in Central West Queensland, Australia approximately 700km from the coast, west of Rockhampton. Ilfracombe Machinery & Heritage Museum and Langenbaker House are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Step off the beaten path and head to Australian Workers Heritage Centre and Longreach Powerhouse and Historical Museum. When in Longreach, make a side trip to see Tree of Knowledge Memorial in Barcaldine, approximately Barcaldine away. There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of Longreach, make a trip to Wellshot Centre, get outside with Spirit of the Outback, and take in the exciting artwork at Outback Pics.

To see ratings, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Longreach online trip builder.

Traveling by flight from Brisbane to Longreach takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Brisbane in September, expect nights in Longreach to be about the same, around 15°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 34°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.