11 days in Australia 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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art. Appreciate the collections at Queensland Museum & Sciencentre and Art on Cairncross. Change things up with a short trip to Mooloolaba Beach in Mooloolaba (about 1h 15 min away). Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, look for gifts at Noosa Chocolate Factory, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Nepalese Pagoda.

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Mumbai, India to Brisbane is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 4.5 hours traveling from Mumbai to Brisbane. Traveling from Mumbai in November, you will find days in Brisbane are a bit cooler (°C), and nights are about the same (°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Sun) early enough to go by car to Toowoomba.

Toowoomba is a city in the Darling Downs region in the Australian state of Queensland. Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Mon): walk around Queens Park Botanic Gardens, thencontemplate the long history of Spring Bluff, and then look for gifts at Vickers Fudge Factory. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: feel the romance at Preston Peak Winery Function Centre, thensee the interesting displays at Cobb+Co Museum, and then indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

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You can drive from Brisbane to Toowoomba in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Brisbane in December since evenings lows in Toowoomba dip to °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) early enough to drive to Gold Coast.

A city of towering skyscrapers, sandy beaches, and tree-lined streets, Gold Coast has an unpretentious air complemented by a citywide focus on sports and the arts.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Wed): view the masterpieces at Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Surfers Paradise Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 5th (Thu): buy something for everyone on your list at Robina Town Centre, thenexplore the wealth of natural beauty at Burleigh Head National Park, and then buy something for everyone on your list at Pacific Fair Shopping Centre.

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You can drive from Toowoomba to Gold Coast in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. When traveling from Toowoomba in December, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Gold Coast: temperatures range from °C by day to °C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Brisbane.

On the 6th (Fri), browse for treasures at Relove Oxley, thentake some stellar pictures from Mount Coot-tha Lookout, and then examine the collection at Opal Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get in on the family fun at Channel Seven Wheel of Brisbane and then stroll around South Bank Parklands.

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Getting from Gold Coast to Brisbane by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.