Take the State Route 85 to depart the Sunshine Coast via Kilcoy. After ascending the Great Dividing Range, make a stop at the Pechey Distilling Co. in Crows Nest, then grab lunch at The Nest Cafe or Myrtille, also in Crows Nest. Stay at any of the accommodation in High Country Hamlets micro-region.
Sunshine Coast to Toowoomba Road Trip
Queensland’s largest inland city, Toowoomba, seamlessly blends country charm with CBD amenities.
Aptly known as the Garden City, you’ll find Toowoomba bursting with vibrant gardens and luscious parklands sitting atop the Great Dividing Range while being flanked by the Bunya Mountains National Park, Crows Nest National Park and Ravensbourne National Park.
Day 1: Sunshine Coast to High Country Hamlets (2 hours 45 minutes)
201km
Day 2: High Country Hamlets to Toowoomba (1 hour)
Continue on State Route 85 to enjoy a scenic walk at Ravensbourne National Park before heading to Toowoomba. Check into a hotel in the heart of town and spend 24 hours exploring Toowoomba’s impressive laneway art and the Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery, café scene and wine bars before you call it a night.
77km
Day 3: Toowoomba to Sunshine Coast (3 hours)
Start your day with sunrise views of the valley from Picnic Point on the escarpment. Enjoy a walk in Queens Park and the Botanic Gardens, followed by a hearty country pub lunch before returning to the coast via Gatton, taking a detour to explore the Queensland Transport Museum before continuing onto Esk.
221km