30 days in Sunshine Coast Itinerary

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

Step off the beaten path and head to Marcoola Beach and Dicky Beach. Take a break from the city and head to Noosa National Park and Tewantin National Park. Change things up with these side-trips from Noosa: Caloundra (Seaview Art Gallery, Kings Beach, &more), Mooloolaba (HMAS Brisbane, Mooloolaba Beach, &more) and Coolum Beach (Mount Coolum & Stumers Creek). Next up on the itinerary: explore the activities along Lake Weyba, look for gifts at Belmondos Organic Market, admire the natural beauty at Noosa Botanic Gardens, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Buderim Forest Park.

To see reviews, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, read Noosa travel planner.

Melbourne to Noosa is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Maleny.

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

Discover out-of-the-way places like Gardners Falls and Glass House Mountains National Park. Escape the urban bustle at Obi Boardwalk and Mapleton Falls National Park. Get out of town with these interesting Maleny side-trips: Kenilworth (Conondale National Park & Charlie Moreland Camping Area), Parrots in Paradise (in Glass House Mountains) and Wappa Dam (in Yandina). Spend the 25th (Mon) exploring nature at Kondalilla National Park. Spend the 29th (Fri) exploring nature at Dularcha National Park. And it doesn't end there: take in the awesome beauty at Mount Ngungun, get to know the resident critters at Australia Zoo, admire the natural beauty at Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World, and meet the residents at Queensland Zoo.

To see maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Maleny trip itinerary planning website.

Getting from Noosa to Maleny by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.