58 days in Australia Itinerary

Once just a small port at the mouth of Mooloolah River, Mooloolaba is now a hotbed of tourism and a place more than worth adding to your Sunshine Coast itinerary.

Mooloolaba is known for wildlife, zoos & aquariums, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: kick back and relax at Mooloolaba Beach, stroll through Maroochydore Beach, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast, and examine the collection at Queensland Air Museum.

To see traveler tips, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, use the Mooloolaba tour planner.

Vancouver, Canada to Mooloolaba is an approximately 17-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time to Australian Eastern Standard Time is 18 hours. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Vancouver in October; daily highs in Mooloolaba reach 29°C and lows reach 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Cape Tribulation.

A lush headland that's part of the forested Daintree Region, Cape Tribulation was so named by Lieutenant--later Captain--Cook in 1770, when his ship ran aground in the area.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cape Tribulation: Daintree Discovery Centre (in Cow Bay) and Floravilla Ice Cream Factory (in Daintree). Spend the 11th (Wed) exploring nature at Daintree National Park. Next up on the itinerary: take in nature's colorful creations at Marrdja Botanical Walk, kick back and relax at Cape Tribulation Beach, stroll through Dubuji Boardwalk, and take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback.

To see traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Cape Tribulation trip itinerary planner.

You can do a combination of flight and bus from Mooloolaba to Cape Tribulation in 9.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Mooloolaba in October; daily highs in Cape Tribulation reach 34°C and lows reach 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Cairns.

A neat, cosmopolitan city of shaded plazas and laid-back neighborhoods, Cairns serves as a popular base for exploration of the surrounding region and the Great Barrier Reef, as well as a center for watersport activities like surfing or waterskiing.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cairns: Port Douglas (Safaris, Scuba & Snorkeling, &more) and Rex Lookout (in Wangetti). There's lots more to do: relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, admire the natural beauty at Botanical Gardens, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Esplanade Boardwalk.

Use Klarna Trips's suggestions to plan your Cairns trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.

Getting from Cape Tribulation to Cairns by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus. October in Cairns sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 24°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Mission Beach.

Gracing the coast along the Coral Sea, Mission Beach is a collection of villages that merged into one city.

On the 18th (Wed), get up close to creatures of the deep with Mission Beach Dive, kick back and relax at Mission Beach, and then don't miss a visit to Golden Gumboot. Keep things going the next day: walk around Paronella Park, take some stellar pictures from Mamu Tropical Skywalk, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Etty Bay.

For more things to do, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Mission Beach route planner.

Getting from Cairns to Mission Beach by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Magnetic Island.

Magnetic Island is known for wildlife, nature, and adventure. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get outside with Magnetic Island Time Cruises, surround yourself with nature on Bungalow Bay Koala Village, explore and take pictures at Alma Bay, and explore the activities along Florence Bay.

To find more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read our Magnetic Island online travel planner.

Traveling by combination of car and ferry from Mission Beach to Magnetic Island takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of bus, train, and ferry. In October, daytime highs in Magnetic Island are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) early enough to travel to Airlie Beach.

Very much a town with an emphasis on the tropical lifestyle, Airlie Beach offers exotic surroundings with palm trees and charming, sandy beaches.

Spend the 24th (Tue) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Next up on the itinerary: enjoy the sand and surf at Airlie Beach Lagoon, look for gifts at Grotty Yachty Clothing, take in the pleasant sights at Bicentennial Walkway, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

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

Getting from Magnetic Island to Airlie Beach by combination of ferry and car takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and bus; or do a combination of ferry, train, and bus. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Magnetic Island in October: highs in Airlie Beach hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Cape Hillsborough.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Thu): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Cape Hillsborough National Park. On your second day here, experience rural life at Ballantyne's Strawberry Farm, look for all kinds of wild species at Finch Hatton Gorge, and then find something for the whole family at Forest Flying.

To find reviews, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Cape Hillsborough day trip planner.

You can drive from Airlie Beach to Cape Hillsborough in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. October in Cape Hillsborough sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) early enough to travel to Whitsunday Island.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Sat): look for all kinds of wild species at Whitsunday Islands National Park, then kick back and relax at Whitehaven Beach, and then explore the activities along Hill Inlet.

To find photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Whitsunday Island day trip site.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Cape Hillsborough to Whitsunday Island. In October, daily temperatures in Whitsunday Island can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. You'll set off for Rainbow Beach on the 30th (Mon).

Rainbow Beach is a coastal town in the Wide Bay–Burnett region of Queensland, Australia, east of Gympie. On the 30th (Mon), explore the striking landscape at Carlo Sand Blow. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 31st (Tue): take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, look for all kinds of wild species at Barnacles Dolphin Centre, then explore the striking landscape at Coloured Sands, and finally explore the activities along Searys Creek.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, read our Rainbow Beach trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Whitsunday Island to Rainbow Beach. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) early enough to travel to Fraser Island.

Fraser Island is known for nature, wildlife, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: kick back and relax at Seventy-Five Mile Beach, stroll through Eli Creek, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake McKenzie, and step aboard Maheno Ship Wreck.

To see reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Fraser Island online travel route planner.

Getting from Rainbow Beach to Fraser Island by combination of car and ferry takes about 7 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus, car, and ferry. In November, daytime highs in Fraser Island are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) so you can travel to Noosa.

Known for its "green" development and north-facing beach, Noosa is a natural getaway.

Spend the 6th (Mon) exploring nature at Noosa National Park. There's much more to do: indulge in some personalized pampering at The Noosa Spa, identify plant and animal life at Noosa Safaris, tour the pleasant surroundings at Noosa Main Beach, and explore the activities along Noosa River.

For ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Noosa visit planner.

You can do a combination of car and ferry from Fraser Island to Noosa in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, ferry, and train; or do a combination of car, ferry, and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Brisbane.

Queensland’s biggest town and state capital, Brisbane has an attractive, manicured image based around its riverside aesthetic as well as the contrast between its high-rise center and extensive urban greenery.

Brisbane is known for parks, sightseeing, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: walk around South Bank Parklands, admire the natural beauty at Roma Street Parkland, get great views at Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout, and see the interesting displays at Queensland Museum & Sciencentre.

To find traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read Brisbane vacation app.

Drive from Noosa to Brisbane in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. November in Brisbane sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) so you can drive to Gold Coast.

A city of towering skyscrapers, sandy beaches, and tree-lined streets, Gold Coast has an unpretentious air complemented by a citywide focus on sports and the arts.

Gold Coast is known for theme parks, shopping, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Sea World Theme Park, get in on the family fun at Sling Shot Gold Coast, take in panoramic vistas at SkyPoint Observation Deck, and browse the different shops at Pacific Fair Shopping Centre.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Gold Coast sightseeing planner.

Drive from Brisbane to Gold Coast in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In November, daytime highs in Gold Coast are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Byron Bay.

Named after Lord Byron's grandfather, Byron Bay is not only famous as the easternmost point of Australia, but even more so as one of the liveliest vacation spots in the country.

Byron Bay is known for adventure, historic sites, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: enjoy the sea views from Cape Byron Lighthouse, savor the flavors at Food & Drink, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and get great views at Broken Head Nature Reserve.

To find more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Byron Bay day trip planning website.

You can drive from Gold Coast to Byron Bay in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In November in Byron Bay, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 18°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Sydney.

Lent iconic status as a result of its famous bridge and opera house, Sydney has a down-to-earth charm that enhances its spectacular setting and functional efficiency.

Change things up with a short trip to Shelly Beach in Manly (about 36 minutes away). Next up on the itinerary: see a show at Sydney Opera House, get outside with Outdoor Activities, visit Darling Harbour, and take in the views from Sydney Harbour Bridge.

To find ratings, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, use the Sydney trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Byron Bay to Sydney in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Byron Bay in November, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Sydney: temperatures range from 29°C by day to 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Bondi.

Bondi is known for trails, classes, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: hike along Bondi to Coogee Walk, kick back and relax at Tamarama Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Maroubra Beach, and explore the striking landscape at Mahon Pool.

For more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Bondi trip planner.

Bondi is very close to Sydney. In November in Bondi, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Maleny.

A large influx of people searching for a cooperative lifestyle migrate to Maleny every year.

Maleny is known for parks, trails, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the natural beauty at Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World, view the masterpieces at Montville Art Gallery, take some stellar pictures from McCarthy's Lookout, and take in the dramatic scenery at Kondalilla Falls.

For where to stay and tourist information, use the Maleny attractions app.

Traveling by flight from Bondi to Maleny takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. November in Maleny sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C at night. You will have some time to spend on the 30th (Thu) before leaving for home.