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 Budds Beach are major draws. Catch the metro at Cypress Avenue Station or Florida Gardens station to see more of the city.
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
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.
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 Hastings Street and Yunaman Bushland Reserve.
Mooloolaba
Mooloolaba is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like The Wharf Mooloolaba and Mooloolaba Esplanade.
South Bank
Brimming with cultural and recreational attractions, South Bank offers diverse dining options on Grey Street and Little Stanley Street, as well as easy access to public transport, including ferries, buses, and trains.
Novotel Surfers Paradise
We stayed 21–28 February 2026 to celebrate my 40th birthday with my wife and our 4-year-old son. We’ve previously had great experiences with Novotel in Melbourne, so we expected similar standards here. Unfortunately, this stay was disappointing. On arrival, our room had been changed from a Superior ...
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026
Amora Hotel Brisbane
Excellent location and very clean Courteous staff and good breakfast buffet Would i stay there again?NO They try and make revenue unnecessarily from everything-ordered water from room service and got charged $8 tray charge in top of the $4 water (600ml) Understand the cost of water but tray charge?????? ...
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
Fantastic! Would definitely stay again. Great location and property.
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Suite was great and a surprise to see a bottle of champers and Birthday balloon on arrival. Staff were wonderful, nothing too much trouble. Great location! Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
Everything was amazing
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane
Front desk staff really helpful
Reviewed on Feb 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service
