Logan is a city in South East Queensland, located between Brisbane and the Gold Coast and is part of the Greater Brisbane area.
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Get around
The City of Logan is one of Australia’s largest (pop.) and is well serviced by train and bus networks. There are also taxi's and a great network of cycle and walking trails.
See
Logan is an unusual mix of highly populated suburbs, 64 in all but it's also home to vast tracks of rural and semi-rural lands filled with abundant wildlife and an enormous network of waterways fed by the Logan and Albert rivers. Our heritage dates back tens of thousand of years with four Aboriginal People's Countries dissecting the modern day city boundaries. Our European History whilst dating back less than two hundred years is cosmopolitan, dynamic and colorful. The city is home to 215 different cultures and ethnicities so it is genuinely vibrant and eclectic. We have over 950 parks, two significant rivers and more than 900 square kilometres of land across the city.
Do
There are an abundant variety of activities to do and see in the City of Logan. You can visit the magnificent Chung Tian Temple in Priestdale, wakeboard at Cable Ski Park in Carbrook, Bungy Jump at one of only two jumps in Australia or mountain bike on some of our world class trails. an enormous Try a bush walk in the Daisy Hill State Forest. There are over 400 hectares of gum forest, with marked trails from short trips up to those that go for almost 10 km. Koalas can be seen sometimes, and kangaroos are common, particularly in the late evening. Night tours of the forest can be arranged.
Buy
There are several major shopping centres in the city, each offering brand stores and a wide selection of choice. We're also home to a large number of markets and boutique shops ready to help you with almost anything you may require.
- 1 Logan Hyperdome, Corner of Pacific Highway and Bryants Road, Loganholme, ☏ 61 7 3801-9188, ✉[email protected]. Loganholme
Eat
With 215 different cultures and ethnicities the one thing you can be guaranteed of in the city of Logan is a diverse selection of tastes and cuisines. From the wonderful Grandma's Kiwi Kitchen to the popular Berlin Bistro it's all a wonderful Foodies delight. We'll even take you out to the farm to see where our local produce comes from, you can even pick your own strawberries.
Drink
Whilst there are a number of Hotels referred to as Pubs, the signature drinking experience is at Australia's oldest Distillery in Beenleigh, known as the Beenleigh Artisan Distillery. Known for it's Rum a legacy of European settlement the Visitor Centre has just undergone a $3M refurbishment and any visit can include tastings, history and even a tour of the Vats. Just off the Pacific Motorway (M1) at the Exit to South Beenleigh.
Sleep
There's a wide selection of accommodation in the city of Logan. From high rise hotels and apartments to B&Bs in the quiet suburban streets. Or if you prefer camping or recreational vehicles there are several self-contained parks that are completely free.
- Hotel Gloria, 14 Carol Ave, fax: 61 7 3387-6060. Rates start at $174 per night.
- Springwood Tower Apartment Hotel, 9 Murrajong Rd, ☏ 61-7-3387-7000, fax: 61-7-3290-2616. Rates start at $145 per night.
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The City of Logan is only 30 minutes to the Brisbane CBD and airport, 40 minutes to the Gold Coast and just a short drive to Mt Tambourine in the Scenic Rim.
| Routes through Logan City |
| Rockhampton ← Brisbane ← | N  S | → Gold Coast → Ballina |