Experience the Glass House Mountains with our car hire Brisbane Airport service.

Glass House Mountains were named by the famous Captain Cook and happen to be a range of stunning volcanic crags, just 20km north of Caboolture, on the Queensland Sunshine Coast. There are some wonderful scenic drives throughout the Glass House Mountains, which are also a favourite with walkers and climbers due to is fabulous bushwalking tracks and rock climbing.

The Glass House Mountains also hold a rich Aboriginal history. It is located approximately 70 km to the north of Brisbane, belonging to the Sunshine Coast Regional Council local government area.

The Glass House Mountains are a group of eleven hills that rise suddenly from the coastal plain on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. The highest mountain is Mt Beerwah (556 m above sea level), but the most identifiable of all the mountains is Mount Tibrogargan, which looks like a giant ape sitting by the roadside staring out to the sea.

These mountains were formed as molten lava cooled to form hard rock in the cores of volcanoes between 26-27 million years ago. The surrounding softer rocks have been eroded in this time, forming the amazing volcanic plugs that remain today.

The Glass House Mountains boasts some of the most exciting and rewarding climbing in Queensland. There are a few mountains with easy bush walking tracks, whilst others contain much more challenging climbs. The views from the peak of Mt.Beerwah are superb.

Since there’s so much to see and do, why not take advantage of our car hire Brisbane Airport service and arrange your own schedule to experience the most out of your Glass House Mountains experience.

While driving through the Glass House Mountains, you will come across the small Glass House Mountains township. You can also experience the four smaller national parks set within the Glass House Mountains National Park, all containing more walking tracks and rock climbing.

Neighbouring the Glass House Maintains are the Beerburrum State Forests, which contain a number of different lookouts across the Glass House Mountains. You will also find several picnic areas, as well as some more brilliant walking trails.

So don’t forget to make use of our car hire Brisbane Airport service, so you and your loved ones can visit other Brisbane & Gold Coast destinations at your convenience without wasting precious vacation time.

Explore the areas of Brisbane with our car hire / rental Brisbane Airport service

Brisbane has a multitude of varying locations, suburbs and areas to offer, with each spot offering something to all individuals. Everyone has different preferences, so some areas are better suited to one over another for exploring with our car hire Brisbane service. Please read the following summaries below for an insight on six of the most popular areas within the area of Brisbane.

The Brisbane Central Business District is regularly thriving with a whole selection of people, ranging from working professionals, lively students, visiting backpackers and wandering tourists. The popular Queen Street Mall is positioned in the heart of the CBD and is the biggest and most popular shopping precinct within all of Brisbane, containing a large range of malls, shops, and restaurants. The Brisbane CBD is also packed full of great rental apartments and for all those who are looking for permanent housing. The Brisbane Botanic Gardens are also short walk away for those wanting to spend some quality time in the serenity of the great outdoors. But why not take advantage of our car rental Brisbane service and explore the beauty of the Mt Cootha regions.

Fortitude Valley is a forever lively part of Brisbane and is located within 1km from the Brisbane CBD. With a huge range of popular pubs, restaurants, and cafes on offer, Fortitude Valley is a popular destination for those who want to base themselves just outside the heart of the city.

New Farm is a popular area, located close to 2km from the middle of the Brisbane CBD. It is regarded as quite a trendy area to the locals, with many dining options on offer, from pubs to restaurants to cafes. New Farm is also quite a favourite spot for its closeness to the serine Brisbane River.

Spring Hill is located close to 1Km away from the CBD itself, with loads of dining options available. However, if you are after a little more excitement, Fortitude Valley is only a short distance away.

Kangaroo Point is positioned just across the Brisbane River itself and is only a short 1km away from the heart of the city. Kangaroo Point is quite a popular location with locals and tourists for its immediacy to the Brisbane River, with fabulous views of the River from the surrounding apartment buildings.

Southbank is a very popular and probably the most well known area within Brisbane, being home to the Brisbane Performing Art Centre, Arts Gallery and the Brisbane Cultural Centre. The parklands of Southbank area are probably the most visited within the area, with an artificial lagoon resembling a tropical beach. The Southbank Parklands are a very short drive from the city with a Cut Price car hire Brisbane Airport rental car, making it a very popular stop for all.