37 days in Queensland 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.

Family-friendly places like South Bank Parklands and Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout will thrill your kids. Venture out of the city with trips to Warner Bros. Movie World (in Oxenford), Sea World Theme Park (in Main Beach) and Surfers Paradise Beach (in Surfers Paradise). The adventure continues: look for all kinds of wild species at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, contemplate the waterfront views at The Brisbane River, see the world from above with a helicopter tour, and kick back and relax at Mooloolaba Beach.

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The Route module can give you travel options from your home to Brisbane. In November, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can fly 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.

Bring the kids along to Scuba & Snorkeling and Spas. Go for a jaunt from Cairns to Kuranda to see Australian Butterfly Sanctuary about 34 minutes away. Spend the 20th (Sat) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's still lots to do: hike along Esplanade Boardwalk, enjoy the sand and surf at Palm Cove Beach, see the world from above with a helicopter tour, and stroll through Trinity Beach.

For ratings, maps, and tourist information, read Cairns trip website.

Traveling by flight from Brisbane to Cairns takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Brisbane in November, things will get a bit warmer in Cairns: highs are around 36°C and lows about 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) 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.

Attractions like Scuba & Snorkeling and Daintree Discovery Centre make great kid-friendly stops. When in Port Douglas, make a side trip to see Thornton Beach in Thornton Beach, approximately Thornton Beach away. There's still lots to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, don't miss a visit to St Mary’s by The Sea chapel, and get great views at Flagstaff Hill Lookout.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Port Douglas online trip builder.

Drive from Cairns to Port Douglas in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle; or take a bus. November in Port Douglas sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 26°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) so you can go by car to Yungaburra.

Yungaburra is a town located on the Atherton Tableland in Far North Queensland, Australia, not far from Cairns. Spend the 1st (Wed) exploring nature at Curtain Fig National Park. There's much more to do: make a trip to The Afghanistan Avenue of Honour, look for all kinds of wild species at The Peterson Creek Walking Track, take in the exciting artwork at Artistree Gallery, and surround yourself with nature on Alan's Wildlife Tours.

To find reviews, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Yungaburra online route builder.

Drive from Port Douglas to Yungaburra in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. November in Yungaburra sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 26°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Mission Beach.

Gracing the coast along the Coral Sea, Mission Beach is a collection of villages that merged into one city.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Mission Beach: Hinchinbrook Island (in Cardwell) and Paronella Park (in Mena Creek). There's much more to do: get outside with Mission Beach Dive, kick back and relax at Mission Beach, and hike along Kennedy Walking Track.

For where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Mission Beach itinerary planning site.

Getting from Yungaburra to Mission Beach by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to drive to Proserpine.

Proserpine is a town and a locality in the Whitsunday Region, Queensland, Australia. Kick off your visit on the 5th (Sun): admire the sheer force of Cedar Creek Falls and then see exotic creatures in open habitats at Crocodile Safari. On the next day, see the interesting displays at Proserpine Museum and then stop by Colour Me Crazy.

To find maps, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Proserpine trip itinerary planner.

Explore your travel options from Mission Beach to Proserpine with the Route module. In December in Proserpine, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 24°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to drive to Yeppoon.

Yeppoon is a coastal town and locality in the Shire of Livingstone, Central Queensland, Australia. Family-friendly places like Yeppoon Main Beach and Yeppoon Lagoon will thrill your kids. Next up on the itinerary: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary, ponder the design of Keppel Kraken, take some stellar pictures from Wreck Point Scenic Lookout, and explore the landscape on two wheels at Capricorn Coast Pineapple Rail Trail.

To find ratings, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Yeppoon online trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Proserpine to Yeppoon. December in Yeppoon sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 24°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can go by car to Springsure.

Springsure is a town and a locality in the Central Highlands Region, Queensland, Australia. On the 10th (Fri), look for gifts at House of Magnolias and then see the interesting displays at Old Rainworth Fort.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Springsure trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yeppoon to Springsure. In December, daily temperatures in Springsure can reach 39°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) so you can drive to Tannum Sands.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Sat): look for all kinds of wild species at Lake Awoonga, then stroll around Canoe Point Beach and Parklands, and then stroll around Millennium Esplanade and Tannum Sands Beach. On the next day, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Wild Cattle Island National Park.

To see reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Tannum Sands online trip itinerary maker.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Springsure to Tannum Sands. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Springsure in December: highs in Tannum Sands hover around 36°C, while lows dip to 25°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Bundaberg.

Family-friendly places like Blue Dolphin Marine Tours and Old Pharmacy Museum will thrill your kids.

To find maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Bundaberg trip builder site.

Explore your travel options from Tannum Sands to Bundaberg with the Route module. In December in Bundaberg, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 23°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) early enough to fly to Brisbane.

On the 17th (Fri), walk around Roma Street Parkland and then stroll around South Bank Parklands.

To see reviews, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Brisbane trip builder.

You can fly from Bundaberg to Brisbane in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.