21 days in Queensland Itinerary

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.

Go for a jaunt from Cairns to Palm Cove to see Spas about 32 minutes away. Spend the 5th (Sun) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Spend the 4th (Sat) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at Esplanade Boardwalk and see the world from above with a helicopter tour.

To see photos, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read Cairns travel route planner.

Phitsanulok, Thailand to Cairns is an approximately 21-hour flight. The time zone changes from Indochina Time to Australian Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 3 hour difference. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Phitsanulok in March: highs in Cairns hover around 36°C, while lows dip to 27°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Port Douglas.

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.

Spend the 6th (Mon) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. There's much more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, stop by Coffee Works Port Douglas, and explore the gorgeous colors at Opal Reef.

To find other places to visit, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Port Douglas trip builder website.

Traveling by car from Cairns to Port Douglas takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. March in Port Douglas sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 27°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Airlie Beach.

Very much a town with an emphasis on the tropical lifestyle, Airlie Beach offers exotic surroundings with palm trees and charming, sandy beaches.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Thu): kick back and relax at Airlie Beach Lagoon and then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

For maps, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Airlie Beach travel website.

Traveling by combination of flight and ferry from Port Douglas to Airlie Beach takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 33°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Brisbane.

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.

Brisbane is known for parks, sightseeing, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: walk around South Bank Parklands, admire the natural beauty at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt. Coot-tha, add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour, and identify plant and animal life at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.

To find reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Brisbane day trip planner.

Getting from Airlie Beach to Brisbane by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Airlie Beach in March, expect little chillier with lows of 23°C in Brisbane. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Fraser Island.

Fraser Island is known for nature, wildlife, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Birrabeen, head off the coast to Waddy Point, indulge in some personalized pampering at Fraser Island Day Spa, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Indian Head.

To find traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read Fraser Island travel planner.

Traveling by combination of flight, ferry, and car from Brisbane to Fraser Island takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, car, and ferry. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in March, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) so you can travel to Noosa.

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

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Noosa: Kings Beach (in Caloundra) and Mooloolaba (Mooloolaba Beach & Boat Tours & Water Sports). Spend the 20th (Mon) exploring nature at Noosa National Park. The adventure continues: indulge in some personalized pampering at The Noosa Spa, enjoy breathtaking views from Mount Tinbeerwah, enjoy the sand and surf at Peregian Beach, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Noosa Main Beach.

For more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Noosa planner.

Traveling by combination of car and ferry from Fraser Island to Noosa takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, ferry, and train; or do a combination of car, ferry, and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) so you can travel back home.