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.
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.
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Not as expected. Doesn’t meet the standards of a 4 star hotel.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Amora Hotel Brisbane
The hotel was right near Central Station which was very convenient. The gym was good.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Voco Gold Coast
Ocean view perfect
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Excellent stay. Clean and comfortable, exactly as listed.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
Fantastic stay, staff was great, friendly and helpful. Location was brilliant, very comfortable and clean room. Fabulous view, would definitely come back again 👍
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Whitsunday Apartments
Overlooks beautiful beach. Clean room
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
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.
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.
The Star Gold Coast
Why not try your luck with a visit to The Star Gold Coast during your visit to Gold Coast? Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Segway the FULL base of Uluru
Uluru Experience with BBQ Dinner
2 Day Uluru Red Centre Rock Tour from Alice Springs to Yulara
Ayers Rock and Kata Tjuta 1-Hour Scenic Flight: Lizard Safari
