Suggested Drives – Brisbane

 

Classic & Vintage Scenic Drives from Brisbane

Perfect routes for a memorable experience in a vintage or classic car

1. Mount Tamborine & Scenic Rim Loop (Single Day Drive)

Distance: 180–220 km | Duration: 5–6 hours

Route: Brisbane → Beenleigh → Tamborine Mountain → Canungra → Beaudesert → Brisbane

Highlights:

  • Rainforest mountain roads and sweeping valley views
  • Gallery Walk cafés and wineries
  • Scenic Rim countryside driving
  • Ideal mix of relaxed cruising and winding climbs

2. Mount Nebo & Mount Glorious Loop (Single Day Drive)

Distance: ~200 km | Duration: 4–5 hours

Route: Brisbane → Samford → Mount Glorious → Mount Nebo → Dayboro → Brisbane

Highlights:

  • Classic twisty mountain roads
  • Lookouts over Moreton Bay
  • Forest scenery and café stops
  • Perfect for enjoying handling and engine note

3. Redcliffe & Lake Wivenhoe Loop (Single Day Drive)

Distance: ~250 km | Duration: 5–6 hours

Route: Brisbane → Redcliffe Peninsula → Lake Wivenhoe → D’Aguilar Highway → Brisbane

Highlights:

  • Coastal cruising along Marine Parade
  • Bridge crossings and open water views
  • Rural backroads near Lake Wivenhoe
  • Relaxed pace with scenic variety

4. Sunshine Coast Hinterland Explorer (3-Day Drive)

Total Distance: ~450–550 km

Day 1: Brisbane → Maleny & Montville

  • Blackall Range Tourist Drive
  • Kondalilla Falls lookout
  • Overnight in Montville or Maleny

Day 2: Montville → Noosa Heads

  • Hinterland-to-coast descent
  • Noosa Main Beach and National Park
  • Overnight in Noosa

Day 3: Noosa → Glass House Mountains → Brisbane

  • Scenic inland return route
  • Mountain lookout stops
  • Relaxed drive back to Brisbane

5. Byron Bay & Gold Coast Hinterland Tour (3-Day Drive)

Total Distance: ~500–600 km

Day 1: Brisbane → Byron Bay

  • Coastal motorway cruise
  • Cape Byron Lighthouse
  • Overnight in Byron Bay

Day 2: Byron Bay → Tweed Valley Hinterland

  • Murwillumbah and Uki countryside
  • Rolling green valley roads
  • Overnight near Tweed or return toward Gold Coast

Day 3: Gold Coast Hinterland → Brisbane

  • Springbrook National Park
  • Currumbin Valley drive
  • Return via M1 to Brisbane
Designed for vintage and classic motoring enjoyment in South East Queensland

 

Fallen in love with Rocky! many thanks. Marty

Driving ‘Bertie’ was such a fun way to spend the day – amazing car! Keith was a great host too… really knew his stuff. The whole day was a great success, and we’d definitely do it again soon! Peter.

It took around 15 minutes to learn the ropes of this magical E-Type Jaguar. We drove to Wiseman’s Ferry with the hood off and reignited our youth.  Robyn.

We really enjoyed our 2 days with Roger. We had a good drive around Sydney and enjoyed our lunch at Glenmore Heritage Golf club. Les.

Holly-Rose is a delight and she was so beautiful. What a beautiful car. Thank you. Ian.