Getting Here
Welcome to 360 degrees of easy access to the Scenic Rim
THE Scenic Rim is one of the most easily accessed regional areas in south-east Queensland and Australia, located only an hour’s drive from Queensland’s capital city Brisbane and from the Gold Coast. The Scenic Rim is surrounded by many other regional Queensland destinations to the north and west.
The Scenic Rim is also located just above the northern border of the state of New South Wales, with major road linkages from the Northern Rivers region.
The region is also easily accessible to both the Brisbane and Gold Coast Airports, which are serviced by regular daily flights.
Click to view a Google Map of the Scenic Rim region and its surrounds.
Click to view the Scenic Rim regional touring map
Getting to the Scenic Rim by road
Scenic Rim Directions by Google Maps.
Travel Times and Distances to the Scenic Rim from surrounding major destinations
Click here for a summary of the internal travelling times within the Scenic Rim
Getting here by air and road
TWO of Australia’s largest airports, Brisbane Airport and the Gold Coast Airport are located in close proximity to the Scenic Rim. Once you arrive at either of these airports we are an easy 80 minute drive away.
Fly and Drive
Brisbane Airport, Flights and Services
FOR current Brisbane Airport flight information (international and domestic), click here
For more information on all services offered through Brisbane Airport, click here
Gold Coast Airport, Flights and Services
FOR current Gold Coast Airport flight information (international and domestic), click here
For more information on all services offered through the Gold Coast Airport, click here
Car Rental at Brisbane Airport and Gold Coast Airport
SIX of Australia’s best known car rental companies operate from both the Brisbane Airport and Gold Coast Airports.
Google Map of the Scenic Rim region and its surrounds
- To zoom in for street maps click icon of location and continue to click the + to enlarge the view.
- To plan a trip to a Scenic Rim location click icon, then click Get directions link and simply type in your start location.
- To plan a trip between Scenic Rim locations click icon of start location, click Get directions link, click from here link and type your next location.
- Note to visitors travelling from the south via Pacific Highway. Google Maps finds the shortest possible route on major roads, giving preference to freeways over a longer journey. We recommend that you enter the Scenic Rim from Nerang.



View a selection of the videos that showcase the Scenic Rim Region.