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EPISODE · Aug 14, 2026 · 9 MIN

The Wave, Whales, and the Wildflower Season

from Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton · host Jack Thornton

Day seven on the Sunshine Coast: Jack meets Whale One at the Mooloolaba wharf, hears the local talk about The Wave rail project, and finds the first wildflowers of the season before planning the drive north to Cairns. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 14 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Sunshine Coast, Australia. Places in this episode: Mooloolaba, Montville, The Barn on Flaxton, Maleny, Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, Glass House Mountains, Buderim Forest Park, Humble on Duke. Covered: Whale watching boat trip, Hinterland villages, Wildflower season start, The Wave rail project news, Local food and coffee, Cost of living and transport. Chapters:00:00 Mooloolaba01:20 Montville02:58 Harbour04:15 Point Cartwright05:37 Buderim Forest Park06:29 Humble on Duke07:44 Sea waves A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SunshineCoast #Mooloolaba #WhaleWatching #HumpbackWhales #Queensland #AustraliaTravel #WinterInAustralia #WildflowerSeason #GlassHouseMountains #Montville #Maleny #MaryCairncross #TheWaveRail #CostOfLivingAustralia #HumbleOnDuke #TheBarnOnFlaxton #RoadTripAustralia #CairnsBound https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

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