11 days in Sunshine Coast Itinerary

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

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Noosa: Mooloolaba (SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast, Mooloolaba Beach, &more), Wirreanda Park (in Buderim) and MaisyMoo (in Caloundra). Spend the 8th (Thu) exploring nature at Noosa National Park. Next up on the itinerary: indulge in some personalized pampering at Essential Bodywork, get in on the family fun at The Ginger Factory, enjoy the sand and surf at Peregian Beach, and stroll through Noosa Main Beach.

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Christchurch, New Zealand to Noosa is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) to Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is minus 2 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Maleny.

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

Venture out of the city with trips to Strawberry Fields (in Palmview) and The Big Pineapple (in Nambour). There's still lots to do: admire nature's wide array of creatures at Australia Zoo, relax in the rural setting at Maleny Dairies, admire the natural beauty at Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World, and view the masterpieces at Art on Cairncross.

For photos, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Maleny tour 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. In July, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Sun) to allow time for the flight back home.