58 days in Brisbane, Mackay & Broome Itinerary

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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Brisbane: Maleny (Obi Boardwalk, Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World, &more), Oxenford (Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast & Warner Bros. Movie World) and Surfers Paradise (Surfers Paradise Beach, Infinity Attraction, &more). Spend the 14th (Sun) exploring the fascinating underwater world at Sea World Theme Park. Pack the 19th (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Dreamworld. There's much more to do: stroll around South Bank Parklands, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, examine the collection at Opal Museum, and get great views at Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout.

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Use the Route module to find travel options from your starting location to Brisbane. In January in Brisbane, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 25°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Mackay.

Mackay is a city and its centre suburb in the Mackay Region on the eastern coast of Queensland, Australia. Get out of town with these interesting Mackay side-trips: Airlie Beach (Scuba & Snorkeling, Helicopter Tours, &more) and Art Whitsunday Gallery & Shop (in Cannonvale). There's much more to do: make a splash at Mackay Aqua Park, explore the activities along Pioneer River, stroll through Bluewater Trail, and take some stellar pictures from Lamberts Beach Lookout.

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You can fly from Brisbane to Mackay in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. February in Mackay sees daily highs of 35°C and lows of 27°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) early enough to travel to Broome.

A relaxed town of tree-shaded streets and scenic coastal stretches, Broome gained renown as a center of the pearling industry in the late 19th century.

Broome is known for beaches, wildlife, and nature. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: kick back and relax at Cable Beach, look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, see the world from above with a helicopter tour, and explore the galleries of Red Dirt Photographic.

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Traveling by flight from Mackay to Broome takes 13 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Mackay to Broome, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. In February, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 30°C. On the 7th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.