10 days in Sunshine Coast Itinerary

Get outdoors at Kondalilla Falls and Marcoola Beach. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Bulcock Beach and The Big Pineapple. Venture out of the city with trips to Maleny (Maleny Cheese, Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World, &more). And it doesn't end there: identify plant and animal life at Point Cartwright, kick back and relax at Maroochydore Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Mooloolaba Beach, and discover the deep blue sea with Scuba World.

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Sydney to Mooloolaba is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. In October, daytime highs in Mooloolaba are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Coolum Beach.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): enjoy the sand and surf at Coolum Beach and then get in on the family fun at The Ginger Factory. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the striking landscape at Mount Coolum and then make a splash at Aqua Fun Park.

To find more things to do, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Coolum Beach trip planner.

Coolum Beach is just a stone's throw from Mooloolaba. In October, daily temperatures in Coolum Beach can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Noosa.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Tue): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Noosa National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Peregian Beach and then enjoy the sand and surf at Noosa Main Beach.

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Noosa is just a stone's throw from Coolum Beach. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Thu) to allow time for the flight back home.