The city of Brisbane is a relaxed and welcoming place to visit, with many visitor attractions, superb restaurants, glorious weather, pristine, sandy beaches, a major airport nearby and is also within driving distance of the spectacular Great Barrier Reef.

Brisbane's combination of ideal weather, tourist attractions and pristine beaches attracts people from all over the world throughout the year. If you find yourself in the Brisbane area take your car hire vehicle on a scenic tour of the city and surrounds.

Brisbane and the surrounding area feature some of the world's most pristine, sandy beaches with stretches coastlines (over 100 km or about 70miles) and world standard surfing conditions. North of Brisbane you will find the glorious Sunshine Coast which stretches from Bribie Island to Noosa, renowed as being a laid back destination for travelers seeking rest and relaxation. Grab one of our Car Hire Australia vehicles and make the pleasant trip up the coast, if you love seaside living you won't be sorry.

Driving in a Car Rental Australia south of Brisbane the widely popular Gold Coast stretches between Surfers' Paradise and the state border with New South Wales (NSW). The Gold Coast is a popular destination with tourists looking for some fun and excitement, with its gorgeous beaches filled to capacity by day and the nightclubs and restaurants overflowing by night.

But it's not just the natural beauty that captures people's attention. There are loads of things to do and see. Here we list just a small sample of the attractions available for both young and old.

FOR FAMILIES

Australia Zoo (North of Brisbane)

The Australia Zoo was founded by Australia's world-famous crocodile hunter, the late Steve Irwin. Seen on TVs across the global Steve Irwin introduced many people to the ferocious crocodile. Australia Zoo located on the famous Sunshine Coast, which is a short drive from Brisbane in a car rental. It is home to a vast number of indigenous Australian animals including wallabies, kangaroos, koalas, crocodiles, reptiles, spiders and more. Daily entertainment includes educational and entertaining feeding demonstrations and talks.

FOR COUPLES

Brisbane Riverwalk (Central Brisbane)

The Brisbane Riverwalk can be found by following the path which leads out from the City Botanic Gardens. The Gardens are located in central Brisbane which is easily accessible in one of our car hire vehicles. This path follows the river bank heading north - past city skyscrapers, restaurants and city hotels. Once past these city features you will come upon the floating RiverWalk. It connects over 20 kilometres of walking paths, parks and bikeways along the Brisbane River and is very much loved by locals as a convenient and scenic way to move around the city on foot. To discover the different areas of Brisbane you cannot go past the Riverwalk.

FOR GROUPS

Lake Wivenhoe (North/West of Brisbane)

Just a short one hour drive from central Brisbane in a car hire vehicle, Lake Wivenhoe is a sparkling water reserve located northwest of Brisbane. A visit to this scenic area offers a calming, peaceful and even tranquil outing that the whole family can enjoy. Pack a picnic lunch and relax in front of the panoramic views of the lake.

Lake Wivenhoe provides an unparalleled destination for relaxing land and water based recreation. To ensure the natural habitat is protected only non-fuel powered boats are allowed on the water and domestic pet animals are strictly prohibited.


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