Moreton Bay region residents are incredibly fortunate having such a large, diverse and beautiful range of places to visit at their doorstep. With school holidays in full swing, and after the year that was, there has never been a better time to explore our backyard than right now!
Pack the car and get ready for the ultimate day trip through the spectacular Moreton Bay region hinterland. We've put together some tips for places you should visit on your day exploring our region's wonderful backyard:
Samford is an idyllic picture of relaxed country living, the region is located close to the city but still feels a world away with Samford Valley's rolling hills, wide open spaces and Samford Village's country charm.
Find the best things to see and do around Samford here
The scenic drive to Dayboro, is worth the day trip in itself just for the stunning mountain views and to discover this beautiful town that has maintained its country feel.
Did you know that Dayboro was first known as Hamilton? Discover the history of Dayboro, and what the see while you are visiting here
A small rural village located north of Dayboro in the D’Aguilar Range, Mount Mee is very popular with weekend day-trippers thanks to the vast range of 4WD tracks, bushwalks, scenic lookouts, watering holes, camping spots, parks and picnic spots to explore.
From on top of Mount Mee visitors can experience expansive and picturesque views of seaside Caloundra and pristine Moreton Bay.
Discover the incredible hinterland adventures waiting for you around Mt Mee here
The Woodford region is steeped in history and retains much of its yesteryear charm. The historic pub still stands proudly on the main road through town and a heritage railway and a historical museum proudly testify to the region’s diverse past. Woodford is widely known for the annual Woodford Folk Festival held every December over the New Year Holidays.
For coffee lovers, going an entire day without a large latte or an extra hot cappuccino can be hard. But trying to decide where to go each day to order your specialty coffee in Brisbane? That’s even harder. For great specialty coffee north of Brisbane, we've got the ultimate coffee crawl guide in Moreton Bay Region. …
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Local News • 22-7-2021 • Kylie Knight
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Local News • 16-7-2021 • Kylie Knight
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Travel & Leisure • 16-7-2021 • Kylie Knight
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Local News • 5-7-2021 • Nick Crockford
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Travel & Leisure • 30-6-2021 • Kylie Knight
Enter our competition for your chance to win one weekend double pass to the Festival Precinct at the Moreton Bay Food and Wine Festival.…
Local News • 28-6-2021 • Kylie Knight
A new Moreton Island cruise has launched just in time for the school holidays. River to Bay’s fast boats will be operating on June 29 and July 6. We reveal what the cruises will offer.…