Northern Australia
Travel Guide
Visit Northern Australia
Where to stay in Northern Australia
Surfers Paradise
Home of the Arts and Chevron Renaissance are a few top attractions in Surfers Paradise. Hop around the city on the metro at Cypress Avenue Station or Florida Gardens station and check out the area's stunning beaches, luxurious spas and popular shops.
Broadbeach
The stunning beaches, first-class casinos and popular shops are notable features of Broadbeach. Make a stop by The Oasis or The Star Gold Coast while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Broadbeach South Light Rail Station to get around town.
Brisbane Central Business District
Are you interested in beautiful gardens, stunning river views and popular shops? A visit to Brisbane Central Business District might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Brisbane Customs House and Waterfront Brisbane.
Noosa Heads
A noteworthy feature of Noosa Heads is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Hastings Street and Yunaman Bushland Reserve.
Mooloolaba
A noteworthy feature of Mooloolaba is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out The Wharf Mooloolaba and Mooloolaba Esplanade.
Caloundra
Caloundra is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Caloundra Events Center and Bulcock Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Sunshine Coast.
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Yes, no problems. Only issue was we were in an upstairs room and we both have difficulty with stairs. We were booked to return there on the 14th so we went and saw the desk and requested a downstairs room for our next stay the following week which they kindly did and locked it in straight away to ...
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Hotel is very convenient to surfers
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Amora Hotel Brisbane
Amazing room, staff were really helpful and the location was close to the city
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
Great location. Clean room. Pool facilities were great. Would love clean towels each day.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Very clean and spacious room and the welcome from the staff you walk in the door was lovely
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Brisbane Skytower by CLLIX
Almost perfect. The toilet paper was poor quality, the kettle had scale and mould, the shower ponds water... But the view is breathtaking! A decent stay and above par for most in the area
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
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Popular places to visit
Uluru
With its vast scale and incredible colours, it is easy to see why this famous rock, known as the Red Heart of Australia, holds a sacred place in indigenous culture.
Warner Bros. Movie World
Watch stunt shows, get on superhero rides, enter the Ice Age 4D Experience and take a splash in the Wild West at Australia’s theme park version of Hollywood.
Cairns Esplanade
Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.
Hastings Street
Located in the heart of Noosa Heads, this beachside street is a chic enclave of cosmopolitan cafés, resort-style accommodation and designer shopping.
Dreamworld
Australia’s biggest amusement park features exciting themed areas with everything from tigers and thrilling rides to vintage V8 super cars and TV characters.
Australia Zoo
Cuddle a koala, feed kangaroos or watch a crocodile show at this famous wildlife park, the former playground of the late crocodile hunter Steve Irwin.
Things to do
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service
Sunset 3-Hour Cruise from Darwin with Dinner and Sparkling Wine
