22 days in Sunshine Coast Itinerary

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

Kids will appreciate attractions like SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast and Boat Tours & Water Sports. Venture out of the city with trips to Kings Beach (Caloundra Lighthouses & Caloundra Coastal Walk), Buderim (Buderim Lions Park & Wirreanda Park) and Caloundra (Moffat Beach, Bulcock Beach, &more). Spend the 12th (Mon) exploring nature at Noosa National Park. And it doesn't end there: tour the pleasant surroundings at Mooloolaba Beach, trot along with a tour on horseback, explore the activities along Noosa River, and indulge in some personalized pampering at Essential Bodywork.

To see reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Noosa trip planner.

Sydney to Noosa is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) to allow time to drive to Maleny.

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

Bring the kids along to Australia Zoo and Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Maleny: Nambour (The Big Pineapple & Nambour & District Historical Museum Assoc. Inc.). Spend the 28th (Wed) exploring nature at Dularcha National Park. Next up on the itinerary: get to know the resident critters at Queensland Zoo, admire the sheer force of Kondalilla Falls, experience rural life at Strawberry Fields, and identify plant and animal life at Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve.

For where to stay, photos, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the 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. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in July, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.