Spend your first two days exploring the “River City”. Highlights include a Brisbane River cruise and visiting the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary to see native wildlife.
Drive north toward the Sunshine Coast, stopping at the world-famous Australia Zoo in Beerwah. Continue to Noosa Heads for your overnight stay.
Use Noosa as your base. On Day 4, hike the Noosa National Park coastal track. On Day 5, take a serene cruise or kayak through the Noosa Everglades, one of only two everglades systems in the world.
Take a guided 4WD day tour from Noosa to K’gari. Must-see spots include the crystal-clear Lake McKenzie and the towering rainforests of Central Station.
Drive inland to the Blackall Range. Explore the artisanal villages of Montville and Maleny. Visit Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve for a rainforest walk with views of the Glass House Mountains.
Head back to the coast. If it’s a Wednesday or Saturday, visit the famous Eumundi Markets for local crafts. Spend the afternoon at Mooloolaba Beach or visit the Sea Life Aquarium.
Enjoy a final morning at the beach before the 90-minute drive south to Brisbane for your departure.