subject: 2 Great Escapes From Brisbane [print this page] Brisbane is a great city to live, work and play. However, it is great to get out of Brisbane, relax in style and unwind for a weekend or a week. With so many destinations within driving distance or a short flight from the Brisbane Airport the biggest problem is often deciding where to go on your escape. Below are 4 great escapes you should visit the next time you need to escape Brisbane. All are within a few hours drive of Brisbane so you will find it easy to organise the kids and keep them occupied while in transit. The below destinations also have pet friendly accommodation available and have activities to keep the kids and you satisfied, or you can do absolutely nothing but sit down and relax.
Mt Tamborine QLD - Another hill top village in Queensland and a popular location for Brisbane and Gold Coast residents to tie the knot. Mt Tamborine is located behind the beautiful beaches of the Gold Coast. A popular escape for people in Northern New South Wales, Gold Coast and Brisbane residents due the facilities, relaxation style retreats and resort accommodation. Mt Tamborine is 75 km South of Brisbane and is perfect for a one night escape.
Yamba NSW - In 2009 the Australian Traveller Magazine voted Yamba as the best small town in Australia and has been declared by the CSIRO and Standford University as having the best climate in the world. Other destinations with the best climate include Bunbury in WA, San Diego and California in the United States. Along with its magnificent climate, Yamba is famous for its fresh seafood, especially its oysters and prawns. If you are a surfer Yamba also has some of the best beaches in Australia and is home to one of Australia's best point breaks, Angourie Point. Yamba is located 4 hours South of Brisbane and there are varying styles of Yamba accommodation available.
