19 days in Queensland Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Wed): hike along Cooloola Recreation Area, take in the dramatic natural features at Carlo Sand Blow, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Searys Creek. Here are some ideas for day two: relax and rejuvenate at Rainbow Beach Massage, Retreats and Wellness Centre, identify plant and animal life at Barnacles Dolphin Centre, then take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Poona Lake.

For more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Rainbow Beach trip maker website.

Singapore, Singapore to Rainbow Beach is an approximately 14-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Singapore to Rainbow Beach, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Thu) early enough to drive to Maleny.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Fri): make a splash at Thrill Hill Waterslide, stroll through Maroochydore Beach, then stroll through Mooloolaba Beach, and finally head outdoors with Outdoor Activities. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: browse the eclectic array of goods at Witta Market, stop by Witta Store & Goodies, then explore the galleries of Artworks in Clay by Anne Gentry-Smith, and finally see the interesting displays at Mapleton Observatory.

To see other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Maleny day trip planning tool.

Getting from Rainbow Beach to Maleny by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In January, plan for daily highs up to 33°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Tamborine Mountain.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sun): explore the striking landscape of Lamington National Park. On the 9th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: identify plant and animal life at Tamborine Mountain Glow Worm Caves, sample the fine beverages at Tamborine Mountain Distillery, view the masterpieces at CapanArt Gallery, then look for gifts at The Treat Shop, and finally admire the sheer force of Curtis Falls.

To find where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Tamborine Mountain itinerary site.

You can drive from Maleny to Tamborine Mountain in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus, train, and taxi; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In January, daytime highs in Tamborine Mountain are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) so you can travel to Byfield.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Tue): explore the activities along Stony Creek.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Byfield trip itinerary maker website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Tamborine Mountain to Byfield. Traveling from Tamborine Mountain in January, you will find days in Byfield are somewhat warmer (38°C), and nights are about the same (26°C). Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Tue) to allow time for travel to Hamilton Island.

On the 11th (Wed), see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour and then browse the exhibits of Hamilton Island Art Gallery. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 12th (Thu): learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Wild life Hamilton Island, then enjoy the sand and surf at Catseye Beach, and then tee off at Hamilton Island Golf Club.

Make your Hamilton Island itinerary with Klarna Trips to find out what to see and where to go.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Byfield to Hamilton Island. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in January, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can travel to Yeppoon.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Fri): look for all kinds of wild species at Capricorn Caves, stroll around Anzac Plaza Emu Park, then make a trip to Singing Ship, and finally don't miss a visit to Wreck Point Scenic Lookout. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: examine the collection at Shell World Yeppoon, view the masterpieces at Jet James Art Gallery, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Yeppoon Main Beach.

To see photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Yeppoon trip itinerary planning app.

Do a combination of ferry and flight from Hamilton Island to Yeppoon in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, bus, and taxi; or do a combination of ferry, bus, and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in January, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Cairns.

Get in touch with nature at Scuba & Snorkeling and Nature & Wildlife Tours. You'll get in some beach time at Palm Cove Beach and Trinity Beach. Step out of Cairns to go to Kuranda and see Peter Jarver Gallery, which is approximately 34 minutes away. It doesn't end there: relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

To see more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Cairns day trip planning website.

Fly from Yeppoon to Cairns in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Cairns are 37°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) early enough to drive to Cardwell.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Wed): look for gifts at Ob la di, steep yourself in history at Historic Cardwell Post Office & Telegraph Station, and then explore the striking landscape of Murray Falls.

To find other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Cardwell road trip planning site.

Drive from Cairns to Cardwell in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) so you can go by car to Cape Tribulation.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Thu): take in the exciting artwork at Floravilla Ice Cream Factory, then engage your brain at Daintree Discovery Centre, and then capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour. Keep things going the next day: learn more about the world around you at Daintree Entomological museum, enjoy the sand and surf at Thornton Beach, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Cape Tribulation Beach, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Myall Beach.

To find ratings, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Cape Tribulation trip planner.

You can drive from Cardwell to Cape Tribulation in 5 hours. In January in Cape Tribulation, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 28°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) so you can travel to Port Douglas.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Sat): stroll through Four Mile Beach.

To see where to stay, maps, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Port Douglas holiday maker tool.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Cape Tribulation to Port Douglas. January in Port Douglas sees daily highs of 37°C and lows of 28°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sat) early enough to fly back home.