EPISODE · Aug 8, 2026 · 9 MIN
Winter Sun, Salt Air, and the Road North
from Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton · host Jack Thornton
Jack moves from Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast, driving the ute up the Bruce Highway, settling into Mooloolaba, and exploring the coast's winter rhythm — surf, whales, markets, and the hinterland — with practical notes on costs, visas, and buses. ☕ 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 8 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Sunshine Coast, Australia. Places in this episode: Mooloolaba, Maroochydore, Cotton Tree, Coolum Beach, Mount Coolum, Alexandra Headland, Sunshine Plaza, SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast. Covered: driving from Brisbane to Sunshine Coast, settling into Mooloolaba flat, SIM card purchase, bank update, coastal walk and beach activity, whale watching, local food scene, planning hinterland and Noosa visits. Chapters:00:00 Maroochydore01:24 Mooloolaba03:12 Sunshine Plaza04:40 Alexandra Headland06:10 Humble on Duke07:35 Mount Coolum08:21 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SunshineCoast #Mooloolaba #Noosa #Queensland #AustraliaTravel #WinterSun #WhaleWatching #HumpbackWhales #SunshineCoastFood #EumundiMarkets #MountCoolum #Hinterland #RoadTrip #UteLife #CoastalWalk #Maroochydore #CoolumBeach #SunshineCoastTravelGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/
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