7 days in Australia Itinerary
7 days in Australia Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Queensland travel planner
Start: Brisbane
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Mackay
— 1 night
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Bundaberg
— 2 nights
Train to Landsborough, Bus to Caloundra
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Caloundra
— 1 night
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Brisbane
— Few hours
End: Brisbane
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Mackay is a city and its centre suburb in the Mackay Region on the eastern coast of Queensland, Australia. Start off your visit on the 10th (Tue): admire the natural beauty at Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens and then make a splash at Bluewater Lagoon. On the 11th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: grab your bike and head to Bluewater Trail.
To see ratings, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Mackay trip planner.
Brisbane to Mackay is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Mackay when traveling from Brisbane in November, with lows around 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Bundaberg.
To see ratings, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Mackay trip planner.
Brisbane to Mackay is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Mackay when traveling from Brisbane in November, with lows around 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Bundaberg.
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Bundaberg is a city in Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia. You've added Fairymead House Sugar History Museum, Deepwater National Park, Kalki Moon Distilling & Brewing Company, and other attractions to your itinerary. On the 12th (Thu), look for all kinds of wild species at Mon Repos Turtle Encounter, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Bundaberg Rum Distillery, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Kalki Moon Distilling & Brewing Company, then explore the striking landscape of Deepwater National Park, and finally examine the collection at Fairymead House Sugar History Museum.
To see maps, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Bundaberg vacation maker website.
Traveling by flight from Mackay to Bundaberg takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Mackay in November, Bundaberg is a bit cooler at night with lows of 22°C. You will leave for Caloundra on the 14th (Sat).
To see maps, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Bundaberg vacation maker website.
Traveling by flight from Mackay to Bundaberg takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Mackay in November, Bundaberg is a bit cooler at night with lows of 22°C. You will leave for Caloundra on the 14th (Sat).
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Start off your visit on the 14th (Sat): find your balance on the water with Golden Beach Hire and then kick back and relax at Bulcock Beach.
For ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Caloundra trip itinerary planner.
Getting from Bundaberg to Caloundra by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and bus; or fly. November in Caloundra sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) so you can drive to Brisbane.
For ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Caloundra trip itinerary planner.
Getting from Bundaberg to Caloundra by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and bus; or fly. November in Caloundra sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) so you can drive to Brisbane.
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Australia's New World City
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.On the 15th (Sun), explore the activities along The Brisbane River and then stroll around Roma Street Parkland.
To see photos, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Brisbane vacation maker site.
You can drive from Caloundra to Brisbane in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. November in Brisbane sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) so you can travel back home.
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