Brisbane to Beechmont Estate | Gold Coast Hinterland Road Trip

Few drives rival the winding road to Beechmont Estate, a favourite for Queensland drive days thanks to its sweeping bends, rolling hinterland views and sense of escape.

If you are looking for the best road trip from the Brisbane or the Gold Coast to the Scenic Rim hinterland, this is your sign to make Beechmont Estate your final destination. This luxury escape sits on the doorstep of World Heritage-listed Lamington National Park and offers uninterrupted views, hatted dining, and access to pristine walking trails. The journey itself is filled with waterfalls, wineries, distilleries, and farm experiences, making the drive one of the most rewarding day trips in Queensland.

From Brisbane
Travel south along the Pacific Motorway (M1) or Mount Lindsay Highway to Canungra and follow the signs to Beechmont at the top of the range. Turn right at the roundabout at the Headmaster’s Cafe (Old School) onto Binna Burra Road.

From Gold Coast (Coolangatta Airport)
Travel north along the Pacific Motorway (M1), take the Nerang exit and follow the signs to Beechmont at the top of the range. Drive straight through the roundabout at the Headmaster’s Cafe (Old School) onto Binna Burra Road.

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Drive to Beechmont Estate from the Gold Coast

If you are looking for the best road trip from the Gold Coast to the Scenic Rim hinterland, this is your sign to make Beechmont Estate your final destination. Located just 50 minutes inland, this luxury escape sits on the doorstep of World Heritage-listed Lamington National Park and offers uninterrupted views, fine dining, and access to pristine walking trails. The journey itself is filled with waterfalls, wineries, distilleries, and farm experiences, making the drive one of the most rewarding day trips in Queensland.

Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk
Your first stop is Tamborine Mountain, around 45 minutes from the Gold Coast. The Rainforest Skywalk is a popular attraction for nature lovers, with suspended bridges and elevated walkways winding through subtropical rainforest. It’s one of the most photographed Gold Coast hinterland attractions and gives you a true taste of the Scenic Rim’s natural beauty.

Cedar Creek Falls
A short drive from the Skywalk brings you to Cedar Creek Falls, a natural swimming hole framed by lush greenery. This is one of the most visited waterfalls near Tamborine Mountain and a favourite spot for those searching for the best waterfall walks near the Gold Coast.

Witches Fall Winery
Tamborine Mountain is known for its boutique wineries, and Witches Fall Winery is one of the most awarded. Stop for a guided tasting at the cellar door, sample locally grown wines, and learn about the region’s unique terroir. It’s a highlight for anyone planning a self-guided Scenic Rim food and wine tour.

Drive through the Scenic Rim

Rosin’s Lookout
If you are planning a Gold Coast hinterland road trip to Beechmont Estate, one of the best stops along the way is Rosin’s Lookout. This elevated viewpoint offers panoramic vistas across the Numinbah Valley, the World Heritage listed Lamington National Park, and out to the Pacific Ocean on clear days. Known as one of the top Scenic Rim lookouts, Rosins is also a popular hang-gliding launch site, where you can often watch gliders drift gracefully across the sky.

The lookout is easily accessible by car, making it an ideal stop for travellers searching for things to do between the Gold Coast and Beechmont Estate. Whether you are capturing the scenery for photography, enjoying a quiet picnic, or simply taking in the fresh mountain air, Rosin’s Lookout provides an unforgettable introduction to the natural beauty of the Scenic Rim.

Coomera Falls
If you’re looking for a longer walk, it’s time to head to Lamington National Park with a hike to Coomera Falls. The track offers sweeping views over the gorge and cascading falls and is one of the most rewarding short walks in the Scenic Rim. It’s ideal for travellers searching for the best hikes in Lamington National Park.

Arrive at Beechmont Estate
After a day exploring, you’ll arrive at Beechmont Estate. With a chef-hatted dining experiences at The Paddock restaurant and access to Lamington National Park’s best trails, Beechmont Estate is the perfect reward after a day of exploring the Gold Coast hinterland.

Coomera Falls

Drive to Beechmont Estate from Brisbane

The scenic drive from Brisbane to Beechmont Estate weaves through lush valleys, rainforest, and charming country towns, making for the perfect prelude to a weekend of luxury in nature. Leaving Brisbane around 9am and arriving at Beechmont Estate around 2pm, this five-hour journey allows time for five restorative stops: a coffee, a waterfall, a treetop walk, and a taste of the Scenic Rim’s spectacular landscapes.

Head south from Brisbane along the Pacific Motorway before turning inland towards the Gold Coast Hinterland. Pull into Mudgeeraba, a charming village known for its country cafés and laid-back pace. Enjoy a barista coffee and a light breakfast before the roads begin to wind towards the mountains.

Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk

Continue through Tamborine Mountain, one of Queensland’s most scenic highland towns. Make your second stop at the Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk, an elevated steel walkway that stretches through lush canopy. The 1.5 km circuit takes around 45 minutes to complete and offers breathtaking views over treetops, creeks, and rainforest gullies.

Cedar Creek Falls

A short drive away, Cedar Creek Falls is one of Tamborine’s most beautiful natural attractions. A gentle walk leads to a viewing platform overlooking cascading rock pools and a rainforest-lined gorge. This is a lovely pause for photos, or simply to listen to the sound of water echoing through the valley.

Numinbah Valley Scenic Lookout

Descend from Tamborine into the Numinbah Valley, a lush stretch of farmland and rainforest flanked by steep escarpments. Stop at a roadside lookout or farm café for a light snack and soak up the sweeping views of the valley, a midpoint that perfectly captures the essence of the Gold Coast hinterland.

Beechmont Estate

Freeman’s Lookout Walk, Lower Beechmont

Before reaching Beechmont Estate, make one final stop at the Lower Beechmont Conservation Area. The Freeman’s Lookout walk is an easy 2 km return trail through quiet forest that rewards you with panoramic views of the Gold Coast skyline and Pacific Ocean. A peaceful end to your drive, it offers a moment to pause and reconnect with nature before your arrival.

Arrive at Beechmont Estate

By around 2 pm, arrive at Beechmont Estate, a 75-acre private retreat nestled on the edge of Lamington National Park. Overlooking rolling hills and mountain peaks, the estate is a sanctuary of quiet luxury, where fine dining, elegant cabins, and immersive nature experiences await. Spend the afternoon settling in, or relaxing with a glass of wine as the sun dips behind the Scenic Rim.

Lamington National Park

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