Northern Australia
Travel Guide
Visit Northern Australia
Where to stay in Northern Australia
Surfers Paradise
Known for its stunning beaches, luxurious spas, and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Surfers Paradise. Top attractions like Home of the Arts and Chevron Renaissance are major draws. Catch the metro at Cypress Avenue Station or Florida Gardens station to see more of the city.
Brisbane Central Business District
Densely concentrated skyscrapers and parks define this central business hub, with attractions like City Hall, Story Bridge, and City Botanic Gardens. Enjoy seamless connectivity via road bridges, public transport, and the scenic Brisbane Riverwalk.
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
Travelers to Noosa Heads praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Noosa National Park and Hastings Street.
Mooloolaba
Mooloolaba is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like The Wharf Mooloolaba and Mooloolaba Esplanade.
Brisbane Airport
Located 14km northeast of Brisbane's CBD, this coastal suburb boasts the Skygate Airport Village, featuring retail, commercial spaces, a GP Clinic, and Novotel airport hotel. Easily accessible via Domestic and International Terminal railway stations, it offers convenient connections to the city.
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 May 30, 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 May 31, 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 May 31, 2026
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
"Honestly too cheap for a view like this, would go again 🙌"
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
Brisbane Skytower Apartments by CLLIX
"Pretty unique building... great view."
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
Whitsunday Apartments
"Great holiday!"
Reviewed on May 27, 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.
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
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
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Half-Day Adelaide River Jumping Crocs Cruise
Litchfield National Park from Darwin Top End Day Trip
Darwin: Feed Fish at Aquascene. Tickle Your Toes at Doctors Gully
Darwin: Hand Feed Fish at Aquascene, Doctors Gully
