Local Area

Hillcrest and the surrounding areas offer a range of recreational activities; there are plenty of local parks with playgrounds, skate facilities and sports courts.


For a more relaxed option, there are walking trails, green spaces, and scenic views nearby - all ideal for picnics, birdwatching, or simply enjoying the peaceful natural environment.


Hillcrest also has a range of everyday conveniences, making it easy to shop, dine and relax. There are plenty of local shops and supermarkets as well as cafes, restaurants and bars giving you plenty of options for dining out or grabbing a casual drink with friends.

Local Restaurants

Within a 5 minute drive from Johnson Road Motel, there are many restaurants and fast food outlets. These include Pizza Hut, Nando's, The Coffee Club, Cactus Jacks, McDonalds, Subway, Hungry Jacks, Red Rooster, Dominos Pizza. Visit Brown Plains in Google  Maps for a detailed list.

Greenbank RSL

Johnson Road Motel is located 2 minutes from Greenbank RSL. The Greenbank RSL offers non-stop excitement with something to meet every need and match every mood. With dynamic gaming areas, world class live entertainment, exhilarating membership draws, exciting raffles, spectacular gaming promotions and more.

Grand Plaza Shopping Centre

Just a 4 minute drive from Johnson Road Motel is the Grand Plaza Shopping Centre offers a wide range of shopping and entertainment options. Home to major retailers, you'll find everything you need in one convenient location. The centre also features 170 specialty stores and an Event Cinemas 8 Cinema Complex—perfect for a day of shopping or catching the latest movie.


For dining, you'll find a variety of family-friendly restaurants.

Logan Metro - Insports Logan

The Logan Metro Indoor Sports Centre is a $17 million international standard venue in Crestmead, Logan City, just a 10-minute drive from Johnson Road Motel. Part of the Logan Metro Sports Park Precinct, the Sports Park features six fields and aims to be the premier outdoor sporting facility in Logan, impacting sports in southern Brisbane and northern Gold Coast.