Queensland and Northern New South Wales are packed with incredible food destinations, from artisan cheese makers and country bakeries to wineries, tropical fruit farms and fresh seafood towns. A motorhome holiday gives you the freedom to explore these regions at your own pace and discover the hidden gems along the way.

These are our favourite foodie road trips from Brisbane.

Duration: 3–5 Days

• Maleny Cheese
• Maleny Dairies
• Brouhaha Brewery
• Flame Hill Vineyard
• Chocolate Country Montville
• Kenilworth Bakery
• Kenilworth Dairies

The famous giant doughnuts at Kenilworth Bakery and cheese tasting in Maleny.

• Maleny Showgrounds
• Kenilworth Showgrounds
• Habitat Noosa Eco Camp

Duration: 4–6 Days

• Sutton's Apple Farm
• Apple cider tastings
• Apple pie at Sutton's
• Granite Belt wineries
• Local cheese makers
• Farm gate produce

Picking up fresh apples and enjoying lunch at Sutton's Juice Factory.

• Warwick Showgrounds
• Stanthorpe Holiday Park

Duration: 3–5 Days

• Kooroomba Vineyard & Lavender Farm
• O'Reilly's Canungra Valley Vineyards
• Scenic Rim farm gates
• Local cheeses
• Tamborine wineries
• Distilleries

Lunch beside the creek at O'Reilly's Canungra Valley Vineyards.

• Boonah Showgrounds
• Thunderbird Park

Duration: 4–6 Days

• The Farm Byron Bay
• Byron Bay bakeries
• Local coffee roasters
• Macadamia farms
• Organic produce
• Artisan chocolate makers

Breakfast at The Farm Byron Bay.

• Discovery Parks Byron Bay
• Suffolk Beachfront Holiday Park

Duration: 3–4 Days

• Tropical Fruit World
• Exotic fruit tastings
• Farm tours
• Local honey
• Tweed Coast cafés

Sampling fruits you've never seen before at Tropical Fruit World.

• Pottsville North Holiday Park

Duration: 5–7 Days

• Hervey Bay scallops
• Local prawns
• Fresh seafood markets
• Bundaberg produce
• Coastal dining

Seafood overlooking the marina at Hervey Bay.

• Habitat Noosa Eco Camp
• Discovery Parks Hervey Bay
• Bargara Beach Caravan Park

Duration: 3–5 Days

• Bundaberg Rum Distillery
• Bundaberg Brewed Drinks
• Macadamias
• Local ginger products
• Farm gate produce

A Bundaberg Rum Distillery tour.

• Bargara Beach Caravan Park

Duration: 4–5 Days

• Peanuts and peanut products
• South Burnett wineries
• Country bakeries
• Farm gate produce
• Regional cafés

Wine tasting around Moffatdale.

• Kingaroy Showgrounds
• Bunya Mountains camping areas

Duration: 3–5 Days

• Toowoomba Farmers Markets
• Artisan breads
• Regional beef
• Local fruit and vegetables
• Boutique cafés

Saturday morning at the Toowoomba Farmers Market.

• Toowoomba Showgrounds
• Crows Nest Showgrounds

Duration: 5–7 Days

• Fresh local seafood
• Beachfront dining
• Regional produce
• Small boutique cafés
• Local fish and chips

Sunset dining overlooking Round Hill Creek.

• NRMA Agnes Water Holiday Park

The perfect combination of artisan food, country charm and beautiful scenery.

Must Try:

• Maleny Cheese
• Kenilworth Bakery giant doughnuts
• Flame Hill wines

Queensland's best cool-climate food and wine region.

Must Try:

• Sutton's Apple Pie
• Local cider
• Granite Belt wines

The fastest-growing food destination in South East Queensland.

Must Try:

• O'Reilly's Canungra Valley Vineyards
• Kooroomba Vineyard
• Farm gate produce

You'll almost certainly return with:

• Cheese
• Wine
• Fresh produce
• Jams and preserves
• Bakery treats

Many of the best foodie discoveries are found away from the main tourist centres.

You'll enjoy quieter wineries, cafés and campgrounds.

The best foodie destinations deserve time to explore.

One of the joys of travelling by motorhome is having your own kitchen on board. You can shop directly from local producers, stock up on regional specialties and enjoy meals with incredible views that many hotel travellers never experience.

Whether it's enjoying fresh seafood beside the beach, local cheeses overlooking vineyards or an apple pie from Sutton's while watching the sunset, these road trips showcase some of the very best flavours Queensland and Northern New South Wales have to offer.

David & Lisa