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.
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 Brisbane Customs House.
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 Yunaman Bushland Reserve and Noosa National Park.
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.
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.
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
Yes very well maintained and friendly staff
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
voco Gold Coast by IHG
Our room was overlooking the beach with clear ocean views. Voco offers a range of dining options which are reasonably priced. Hotel staff are generally very friendly and accommodating. We had a couple of housekeeping issues which were quickly resolved by staff, which demonstrated fantastic management! ...
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Spotless clean rooms and extemely good room service daily. Excellent bfast options and great courteous and kind service during bfast, best location in surfers next to Paradise centre and delux room upgrade and paid late check out were amazibg options. Gym and laundry also great. Loced it guyd. Thabknyoy. ...
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Brisbane Skytower by CLLIX
The staff were great, room was nice and clean and a great view of the story bridge and Brisbane river. 10 minute walk to Queen street mall
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
Room was spotless and the staff were very welcoming.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
We felt very welcomed by reception staff. Staff were kind and attentive. Loved the pools. The location was perfect.... very close to everything. We had ocean view 2 bedroom apartment. Beautiful and experienced a good nights sleep.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 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.
Surfers Paradise Beach
This stretch of beach is known for its regular sets of rolling waves, with high-rise hotels and bustling nightlife along the sandy shore.
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
