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EMILY MCAULIFFE
Queensland’s sunny capital finds itself in a rather lucky position. Not only is Brisbane one of Australia’s fastest-evolving cities in the trend stakes but it’s also within day-tripping distance of some of the state’s best beaches, national parks, towns and cities.
Get ready to choose your adventure – and consider extending your holiday plans – with our pick of the best places to visit near Brisbane.
The Gold Coast might be one of Australia’s most misunderstood cities. Often pigeonholed as a party town, the Goldie hosts more than 50km of pristine sand so, as logic would suggest, there’s far more to this beach city than just the nightclubs of Surfers Paradise. In the north, thrill seekers can hit the theme parks and families can picnic and play at the waterfront Broadwater Parklands. Further south, surfers can ride competition waves at Snapper Rocks (or anywhere along the coastline really) and nature-lovers can stomp the tracks in Springbrook National Park. Read the full travel article here.
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