15 days in Sunshine Coast, Whyalla & Adelaide Itinerary

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Noosa
— 3 nights
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Maleny
— 5 nights
Drive to Brisbane International Airport, Fly to Whyalla
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Whyalla
— 2 nights
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Adelaide
— 4 nights
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Noosa — 3 nights

Spend the 5th (Mon) exploring nature at Noosa National Park. There's much more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Noosa Main Beach, stop by Underground Surf, browse the exhibits of Tracey Keller Gallery - Noosa, and take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback.

To find other places to visit, ratings, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Noosa sightseeing site.

Brisbane to Noosa is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Maleny.
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Maleny — 5 nights

Explore Maleny's surroundings by going to Mooloolaba (Point Cartwright, Mooloolaba Beach, &more), Smile Thai Massage (in Alexandra Headland) and Fishermans Road Market (in Diddillibah). There's still lots to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World, browse the exhibits of Artworks in Clay by Anne Gentry-Smith, hike along Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, and get to know the resident critters at Australia Zoo.

To find photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Maleny trip planner.

Traveling by car from Noosa to Maleny takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) early enough to travel to Whyalla.
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Whyalla — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Wed): contemplate the waterfront views at Fitzgerald Bay, then go for a stroll along the water at Whyalla Marina, and then take a memorable drive along Hummock Hill Lookout. Keep things going the next day: brush up on your military savvy at Whyalla Maritime Museum, take an in-depth tour of Mount Laura Homestead Museum, and then admire the natural beauty at Ada Ryan Gardens.

To see where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Whyalla sightseeing planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Maleny to Whyalla. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Australian Central Standard Time is minus 0.5 hours. In June, Whyalla is little chillier than Maleny - with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) so you can go by car to Adelaide.
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Adelaide — 4 nights

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Adelaide: McLaren Vale (Primo Estate & Fox Creek Wines). Dedicate the 16th (Fri) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. And it doesn't end there: take in nature's colorful creations at Adelaide Botanic Garden, hunt for treasures at Adelaide Central Market, contemplate the long history of Adelaide Oval, and don't miss a visit to Southern Flinders Ranges Experience with Lunch.

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You can drive from Whyalla to Adelaide in 4.5 hours. In June, plan for daily highs up to 18°C, and evening lows to 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) early enough to fly back home.
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Sunshine Coast travel guide

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Beaches · Zoos · Gardens
Beaches, sun-drenched streets, and a relaxed ambience are the defining elements of Sunshine Coast, a region just north of Brisbane. Having grown rapidly in the 1960s and 1970s, Sunshine Coast became a popular destination for surfers in particular and has now grown into a well-managed city focused on "green" economic development.
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