7 days in Queensland Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Wed): get engrossed in the history at Tamborine Mountain Heritage Centre, browse the exhibits of CapanArt Gallery, and then trek along Witches Falls Walking Trail.

To see photos, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Tamborine Mountain trip itinerary planning app.

Mobile, USA to Tamborine Mountain is an approximately 29-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Australian Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 16 hour difference. Traveling from Mobile in July, things will get cooler in Tamborine Mountain: highs are around 69°F and lows about 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Thu) to allow time for the car ride 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.

On the 22nd (Thu), look for all kinds of wild species at Federation Walk Coastal Reserve and then take in nature's colorful creations at Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens.

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Drive from Tamborine Mountain to Gold Coast in an hour. Expect a daytime high around 69°F in July, and nighttime lows around 49°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) to allow enough time to travel 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.

On the 23rd (Fri), stroll around Munro Martin Parklands, admire the masterpieces at Samurai Gallery Australia, then learn about all things military at The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum, then see Off-Road Tours, and finally identify plant and animal life at Cattana Wetlands. Keep things going the next day: admire the striking features of Freshwater Station, then take in the pleasant sights at Red Arrow Walk, then contemplate the waterfront views at Centenary Lakes - Cairns Botanic Gardens, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at St Monica's Cathedral.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Cairns online itinerary planner.

Getting from Gold Coast to Cairns by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Gold Coast in July; daily highs in Cairns reach 79°F and lows reach 64°F. You will have some time to spend on the 25th (Sun) before leaving for home.