Northern Australia
Travel Guide
Visit Northern Australia
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.
Broadbeach
The stunning beaches, first-class casinos and popular shops are notable features of Broadbeach. Make a stop by The Star Gold Coast or The Oasis 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 ANZAC Square War Memorial and Anzac Square.
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 Noosa National Park.
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
Reception staff, they were very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
Clean room, great amenities. Just a one night stay for us but very pleased with the accomodation.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Good location to walk to everything in Surfers. Very close to grocery store for snacks! Lots to do and see on foot all around. .
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
Nice big room with stunning views
Reviewed on 8 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
Huge room, great location, lots of things to do nearby!
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
75-minute Die Another Day Jet Skiing in Darwin
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service
