Queensland — Location guide
Campervan hire in Brisbane
Collect in Woolloongabba and plan a Queensland coastal trip, or head south into New South Wales. Brisbane stays at the heart of this guide, with the rest of Australia open to explore.
Plan a hire from BrisbanePlan around Brisbane.
For a coastal trip, compare a compact camper with a van that gives you more room inside. Confirm your chosen route and any one-way conditions with Wicked Campers.
Ideas to explore
- Noosa & the Sunshine Coast
- Byron Bay & northern NSW
Inspiration only. Check access, permitted roads and any required reservations separately.
Getting to Woolloongabba
Transfer estimates below are published by Wicked Campers. Actual travel depends on route and traffic.
From Brisbane Airport
About 19 km by roadThe operator estimates around 22 minutes via Airport Link / M7. Allow extra time and check traffic.
From the city centre
About 4 km by roadThe operator estimates around 10 minutes via M3 / Vulture Street. Check your arrival route before travelling.
Choose the vehicle after the route.
Compare seating and sleeping spaces, then check the vehicle's equipment and permitted roads. A category in the fleet does not guarantee availability at Brisbane for your dates.
Compare vehicle examplesQueensland coast or northern New South Wales?
From Woolloongabba, a northbound itinerary can make room for the Sunshine Coast and Noosa before continuing towards the Whitsundays and Cairns. Pick a few places to stay rather than trying to fit every beach into one driving day.
Heading south offers a different trip: consider the Gold Coast and northern New South Wales. If you plan to return the van in another city, compare the actual pick-up and drop-off combination before making other bookings.
Planning around islands and national parks
K’gari and other islands often involve separate transport and access arrangements. Do not assume a rental vehicle can be taken on a ferry or driven on sand: ask the operator to approve your exact route and check the relevant park rules.
For the mainland coast, check campsite suitability, opening conditions and booking requirements. Our Queensland campervan trip planner helps break the longer route into manageable sections.
Check the official Brisbane to Cairns road trip ideas before you travel. Information and conditions can change.
Before you leave Brisbane
- Confirm the Woolloongabba collection appointment and allow time for your transfer.
- Choose your first overnight site and check that it accepts your vehicle.
- For a different-city return, check your proposed locations and dates together.