Northern Australia
Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Northern Australia
Surfers Paradise
Cavill Avenue and Home of the Arts 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.
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.
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.
Noosa Heads
A noteworthy feature of Noosa Heads is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Noosa National Park and Laguna Lookout.
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.
Brisbane Airport
Travellers come to Brisbane Airport for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like DFO Brisbane and Moreton Bay while you're in town.
Amora Hotel Brisbane
"Staff very helpful and friendly, room was spacious enough and all neat and clean. One annoyance though is the "desk chair" which gets to be the worse I have ever tried in a hotel! Really the only issue I faced during my 4-day stay. If you are not a business tarveller, not a concern I guess. Breakfast ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
"Our room smelt like stale mildew and cigarettes. It had a really bad odour. People had likely been smoking in the covered balcony and it had that old smoke smell while thew rest of the suite just smelt damp. The hallway smelt like McDonalds. The3 beds were the worst beds Ive ever slept on in a hotel, ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Dorsett Gold Coast
"We stayed in a standard king room 1 night and then the executive room for 3 nights. We had to check out and check back in. The stansard room was nice but small. Neither rooms had a dining area. When checking into second room they never moved the bags and the concierge was not very informative. The ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
"Honestly too cheap for a view like this, would go again 🙌"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Brisbane Skytower Apartments by CLLIX
"Pretty unique building... great view."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Whitsunday Apartments
"Great holiday!"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
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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.
Cairns Esplanade
Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.
South Bank Parklands
After visiting South Bank Parklands, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brisbane. Amble around this romantic area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Cavill Avenue
Bustling nightlife, great shopping and a legendary surfing beach make this avenue the exciting centre of Surfer’s Paradise on the Gold Coast.
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.
Australia Zoo
Visit this thrilling Australian animal kingdom, the legacy of Steve Irwin, and you will be guaranteed a fun-filled day of adventure and discovery.
Things to do
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Litchfield National Park from Darwin Top End Day Trip
Half-Day Adelaide River Jumping Crocs Cruise
Darwin: Feed Fish at Aquascene. Tickle Your Toes at Doctors Gully
75-minute Die Another Day Jet Skiing in Darwin
