This Moreton Bay village is more than a day-trip destination.
With its leafy streets, heritage buildings, and idyllic rural setting, Dayboro is the archetypal Aussie country town. Just a 45-minute drive from Brisbane, on the way to the Sunshine Coast and Bribie Island, it’s a popular day-trip destination and weekend getaway. The scenic drive from Brisbane to Dayboro, through lush, rolling hills, is all part of the experience, after which you can tuck into a pub lunch at Dayboro’s Crown Hotel. Outdoor adventures are easily found around Dayboro, whether you want to hike along rainforest trails at D’Aguilar National Park, enjoy views of the Glass House Mountains from Mount Mee, or enjoy sailing and water sports at Lake Samsonvale. There’s plenty of space for campers at the showgrounds in Dayboro, which has powered sites and amenities blocks. You’ll also find plenty of Hipcamps and bush campsites dotted around the surrounding villages.