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.
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.
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
voco Gold Coast by IHG
Staff are great and clean property
Reviewed on 27 Dec, 2025
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Great lo
Reviewed on 25 Dec, 2025
Brisbane Skytower by CLLIX
Rooms were clean, everything was easy to find & use, staff were amazingly friendly & overall had a wonderful stay. Only issue I would have was I do wish the windows by the pool were cleaned more frequently as the views up there were beautiful.
Reviewed on 28 Dec, 2025
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
Very clean room and friendly staff. Great view and amenities - the pool was my favourite place to chill. The only issue I had was that the TV apps wouldn’t connect/load because of poor wifi connection. But I was still able to cast from my phone anyway so it hasn't a huge problem.
Reviewed on 23 Dec, 2025
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
View and size of room.
Reviewed on 23 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
Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Litchfield Waterfalls Small Group Tour with optional Crocodile Cruise
Darwin to Kakadu Day Trip by Air Including Yellow Water Cruise
