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Queensland in 10 days

A north-bound run with two internal flights so you spend days on the water instead of on the highway. Reef and rainforest are the bookends.

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When to go

May to October — dry, mild, and outside stinger season.

The plan, day by day

Day 1

Brisbane

  1. 10:00★South Bank Parklands and Streets BeachBrisbane
  2. 13:00🍽Lunch at Eat Street or West EndBrisbane
  3. 17:00★Story Bridge and Kangaroo Point cliffs at sunsetKangaroo Point
Day 2

Brisbane to Noosa

  1. 08:30🚆Drive north to the Sunshine CoastNoosa HeadsAround 2h.
  2. 11:00★Noosa National Park coastal walkNoosa Heads
  3. 18:30🍽Hastings Street dinnerNoosa Heads
Day 3

Sunshine Coast hinterland

  1. 09:00★Australia ZooBeerwahAbout A$65 per person
  2. 14:00★Glass House Mountains lookoutGlass House Mountains
  3. 16:00★Montville villageMontville
Day 4

Fly to the Whitsundays

  1. 09:00✈Flight to Hamilton Island or ProserpineWhitsundays
  2. 14:00★Airlie Beach lagoon and marinaAirlie Beach
Day 5

Whitehaven Beach

  1. 08:00★Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet boat dayWhitsunday IslandAbout A$210 per person
  2. 19:00🍽Dinner at the marinaAirlie Beach
Day 6

Sailing or island day

  1. 09:00★Half-day sail or snorkel tripWhitsundays
  2. 15:00•Rest afternoonAirlie Beach
Day 7

Fly to Cairns

  1. 10:00✈Flight to CairnsCairns
  2. 15:00★Cairns Esplanade lagoonCairns
Day 8

Great Barrier Reef

  1. 07:30★Outer reef snorkel or dive dayGreat Barrier ReefChoose a high-standard eco-certified operator.About A$240 per person
  2. 19:00🍽Night market dinnerCairns
Day 9

Daintree and Cape Tribulation

  1. 08:30★Mossman GorgeMossman
  2. 11:00★Daintree River cruiseDaintreeAbout A$35 per person
  3. 14:00★Cape Tribulation boardwalkCape Tribulation
Day 10

Kuranda and fly home

  1. 08:30★Skyrail to KurandaKurandaAbout A$65 per person
  2. 13:00🚆Scenic Railway back downCairns
  3. 18:00✈Flight homeCairns Airport

Before you go

  • Book reef and Whitsunday boat trips before you fly
  • Stinger suit November to May in the tropical north
  • Reef-safe sunscreen only
  • Travel insurance that covers snorkelling and diving
  • Check crocodile warning signs in the far north — obey them

This list is created with your trip, so you can tick it off as you pack.

Where this came from

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