15 days in Queensland Itinerary

A holiday in Port Douglas balances an activity-filled getaway with plenty of opportunities to relax, thanks to its proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and bustling beach life.

Get in touch with nature at Scuba & Snorkeling and Safaris. There's still lots to do: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas and hunt for treasures at Sunday Market Port Douglas.

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Adelaide to Port Douglas is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 0.5 hours traveling from Adelaide to Port Douglas. Traveling from Adelaide in January, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Port Douglas, with lows of 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) early enough to drive 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.

Visiting Scuba & Snorkeling and Palm Cove Beach will get you outdoors. Shop till you drop at The Not Just Chocolate Shop and Didi La Baysse Art Studio & Gallery. Spend the 14th (Sat) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. And it doesn't end there: trek along Esplanade Boardwalk, enjoy the sand and surf at Trinity Beach, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

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Traveling by car from Port Douglas to Cairns takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle; or take a bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 37°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) early enough to fly to Noosa.

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

Visiting Noosa Main Beach and Noosa National Park will get you outdoors. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at The Original Eumundi Markets and The Real McCaul. When in Noosa, make a side trip to see FloCryo in Bokarina, approximately Bokarina away. Next up on the itinerary: take a stroll through Hastings Street.

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You can fly from Cairns to Noosa in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Maleny.

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

Get in touch with nature at Mooloolaba Beach and Maroochydore Beach. For shopping fun, head to Witta Store & Goodies or Kawana Shoppingworld. Go for a jaunt from Maleny to Diddillibah to see Fishermans Road Market about 34 minutes away. The adventure continues: browse for treasures at Lost Treasure Shop and explore the galleries of Tina Cooper Gallery.

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Traveling by car from Noosa to Maleny takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In January, daily temperatures in Maleny can reach 33°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sun) so you can drive 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.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Mon): stroll through Surfers Paradise Beach, then try out the rides at Infinity Attraction, and then buy something for everyone on your list at Harbour Town Premium Outlets. Keep things going the next day: explore the world behind art at 19 Karen Contemporary Artspace, then buy something for everyone on your list at Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, and then kick back and relax at Burleigh Heads Beach.

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Drive from Maleny to Gold Coast in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 33°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) so you can fly back home.