23 days in Sunshine Coast, Byron Bay & Gold Coast Itinerary

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Noosa: Caloundra (Bulcock Beach, Kings Beach, &more). Spend the 26th (Sun) exploring nature at Noosa National Park. There's still lots to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Noosa Main Beach, relax and rejuvenate at The Noosa Spa, contemplate the waterfront views at Noosa River, and stroll through Peregian Beach.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Noosa vacation planner.

Brisbane to Noosa is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Thu) so you can go by car to Maleny.

Get out of town with these interesting Maleny side-trips: Mooloolaba (Sunshine Coast Craft Beer Tours, Boat Tours & Water Sports, &more), Buderim District Park (in Buderim) and Alexandra Headland (Smile Thai Massage & Alexandra Headland Beach). Spend the 3rd (Mon) exploring nature at Glass House Mountains National Park. The adventure continues: take in nature's colorful creations at Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World, get to know the resident critters at Australia Zoo, stop by Podie Pie, and admire the sheer force of Kondalilla Falls.

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Drive from Noosa to Maleny in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In March, daily temperatures in Maleny can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Byron Bay.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Byron Bay: Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre (in Murwillumbah) and Ballina Historic Waterfront Trail (in Ballina). There's still lots to do: visit a coastal fixture at Cape Byron Lighthouse, gain some tasty knowledge on a distillery tour, experience rural life at The Farm Byron Bay, and relax and rejuvenate at Byron Wellbeing Health Retreats.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read Byron Bay travel route planning app.

You can drive from Maleny to Byron Bay in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to drive to Gold Coast.

Venture out of the city with trips to Brisbane (The Brisbane River, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, &more). Next up on the itinerary: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Sea World Theme Park, kick back and relax at Surfers Paradise Beach, enjoy breathtaking views from SkyPoint Observation Deck, and stroll through Kurrawa Beach.

For ratings, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Gold Coast trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Byron Bay to Gold Coast in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Gold Coast can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) to allow time to drive back home.