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 ANZAC Square War Memorial and Brisbane Customs House.
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 Hastings Street.
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.
South Bank
South Bank is a destination visitors seek out for its abundant dining options, interesting museums and stunning river views. You might want to check out attractions like Streets Beach or Wheel of Brisbane while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
The room was spotless, great bed and pillows, nice shower great service. 2 things in the room - my reading light did not work, the bed on left closest to the window - Room 1221 and I was told someone would come and fix it and no=one came; also - the toilet seat is incorrect shape/size for the toilet, ...
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Loved our stay!
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
voco Gold Coast by IHG
Staff are great and clean property
Reviewed on 27 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
Was a great location and room was sparsely furnished but comfortable. Would prefer an open balcony, but on a 2 night stay it really wasn’t a bother. Friendly staff at check in. Loved the view :)
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
View and size of room.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 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.
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
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
Segway the FULL base of Uluru
Uluru Experience with BBQ Dinner
Kings Canyon & Outback Panoramas Tour
2 Day Uluru Red Centre Escape from Alice Springs to Ayers Rock
