Slacks Creek is a leafy suburb, popular with families because of its large houses, with spacious gardens and its easy access to the M1 for commuting to nearby Brisbane.
If you want to go shopping, you’ve come to the right place. Hyperdome is one of the largest single-storey shopping centres in Australia and the Logan Super Centre includes one of the biggest IKEAs in Australia.
For culture, dip into the surrounding suburbs. Mayes Cottage House Museum is a fascinating relic of Queensland’s pioneering days. The house itself was built in 1887 and it remains almost exactly as it was back then. The best way to explore Slacks Creek and its surrounds is with a rental car. From here, you can then set out to explore farther afield and visit beautiful Brisbane.
Your gateway to beautiful Brisbane
Brisbane is Queensland’s buzzing riverside capital, situated between the ocean and pristine national parkland. It’s a cosmopolitan city that’s changing all the time. In recent years, Brisbane’s reputation as a hub for arts, culture and dining has been on the rise.
What’s also unique about Brissie, is how it retains its close connection with nature and its classic, laid-back Queensland attitude. Brisbane is the gateway city from where you can jump in a rental car and depart to explore the wonders of the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.
Queensland’s cultural capital
Brisbane is quickly following in the footsteps of Melbourne and becoming a cultural capital in its own right. The city boasts an impressive calendar of seasonal events, including the Brisbane Festival and Oktoberfest. When night falls, head for Fortitude Valley where you’ll find one of Brisbane’s coolest night spots. For more chilled vibes, the West End offers laid-back beer gardens, breweries and markets with excellent local produce.
A city surrounded by nature
Brisbane is a sophisticated city on the rise, with galleries, rooftop bars, subtropical beaches and vineyards – right on its doorstep. On the city's eastern edge lies Moreton Bay, with its low-lying sandy beaches, turquoise waters, and verdant forests complete with quintessential Australian wildlife. All of these things offer unique colour and contrast that make this lush metropolis an unmissable stop on any Queensland road trip.
Adventure out of Brisbane
One of Brisbane’s main attractions is its proximity to a whole world of adventure that awaits in greater Queensland. With the Sunshine Coast, Hinterland, Gold Coast and Toowoomba all close by, there’s no shortage of options for exciting day trips and weekend road trips, all easily accessible in a rental car.
Just two hours drive up the coast is Noosa, where you’ll find Noosa National Park, known for scenic walks, hikes, and fabulous hidden beaches. Take your rental car, drive down the coastline, and you’ll discover a beach-lovers paradise.
If surfing tickles your fancy, head to one of the many surf spots Noosa has on offer, such as First Point or Little Cove. There you’ll find world-class swell ready and waiting. If surfing isn’t your thing, give stand up paddle boarding a go – take a class with an instructor to perfect your skills.
At evening time, head for Laguna Lookout Walk and watch the sunset. Once you’ve watched the spectacular colours on the horizon, try one of the many bars on offer such as Bordertown, Paradise Arcade, or Locale.
The trip from Gold Coast to Noosa provides a great balance between the hustle and bustle of Brisbane’s inner city and the tranquillity of the rainforests, national parks and beaches. This road trip ticks all the boxes.
Wherever you want to go, you’ll get there in a rental car from Hertz.
