Brisbane and Sunshine Coast · 6-day family itinerary
One Brisbane base, a protected Sunshine Coast transfer, clustered family days and an honest departure buffer.
Make the trade-offs visible
Translink journey planning is the transport reference for this draft. It is not live booking confirmation: recheck services, weather, accessibility, attraction calendars and provider terms.
Traveller control: Alfred turns PAX and constraints into an editable route; providers confirm live availability and terms.
Sample plan
Day 1 — Arrive and settle in South Bank
Arrive in Brisbane, transfer to a South Bank or central base, and keep the first evening local: South Bank Parklands and an easy meal. Confirm airport transfer, luggage storage and check-in timing.
Day 2 — South Bank and cultural cluster
Keep Queensland Museum, Queensland Art Gallery and the South Bank riverfront as the cluster. Choose one indoor anchor and one outdoor block; use the other as a heat or rain fallback.
Day 3 — Lone Pine and west-side reset
Make Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary the single anchor and confirm opening hours, animal-welfare guidance and transport before booking. Leave a recovery window rather than adding another cross-city attraction.
Day 4 — Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast
Travel north after breakfast with a protected buffer. Confirm the current Translink route, service disruptions, luggage plan and accommodation check-in; do not stack a timed attraction immediately after arrival.
Day 5 — Mooloolaba and Noosa choice
Choose one coastal cluster: Mooloolaba foreshore and SEA LIFE, or Noosa Main Beach and Hastings Street. Check weather, tides, parking or public transport and the children’s energy before selecting.
Day 6 — Departure buffer
Keep the final morning light, confirm the airport or onward transfer and recheck service status, flight timing and luggage. A nearby café or park is the fallback only if the transport buffer remains intact.
Planning notes
Keep the family profile explicit: adults, children and ages, walking tolerance, sleep needs, meal constraints and luggage. Treat the Brisbane–Sunshine Coast leg as a decision boundary, not a guaranteed timetable. Confirm current routes, tickets, weather, accessibility and cancellation terms before committing.
Ready to adapt this route? Build an editable trip in Alfred and confirm each live detail with the relevant provider.