Northern Australia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Photo provided by Tourism and Events Queensland
Photo provided by Tourism and Events Queensland

Where to stay in Northern Australia

Surfers Paradise showing a city, a sunset and a sandy beach

Surfers Paradise

Cavill Avenue and Home of the Arts 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.

Surfers Paradise
Broadbeach which includes a sandy beach, a high-rise building and skyline

Broadbeach

The stunning beaches, first-class casinos and popular shops are notable features of Broadbeach. Make a stop by The Star Gold Coast or The Oasis while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Broadbeach South Light Rail Station to get around town.

Broadbeach
Default Image

Brisbane Central Business District

4.5/5(5,095 area reviews)

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 Roma Street Parkland and Eagle Street Pier.

Brisbane Central Business District
Default Image

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.

Brisbane Airport
Mooloolaba showing landscape views, views and a beach

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.

Mooloolaba
Noosa Heads featuring tropical scenes and a beach

Noosa Heads

A noteworthy feature of Noosa Heads is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Hastings Street and Noosa National Park.

Noosa Heads
voco Gold Coast, an IHG Hotel
voco Gold Coast, an IHG Hotel
4.5 out of 5
31 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is NZ$172 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$172
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"We got the the view of the river and city, it was a really nice view. The room was very clean, the sheets on the bed were clean sheets. Overall, the room/hotel was very nice. We paid an extra $55 for the buffet breakfast and parking. The only thing is that we didn’t think that the seafood buffet ..."

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

voco Gold Coast, an IHG Hotel
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Novotel Surfers Paradise
4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is NZ$205 per night from 26 May to 27 May
NZ$205
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Very helpful and pleasant staff ."

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

Novotel Surfers Paradise
The Point Brisbane Hotel
The Point Brisbane Hotel
4.5 out of 5
21 Lambert Street, Kangaroo Point, QLD
The price is NZ$192 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
NZ$192
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Brisbane. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Easy access to the CBD and a great location for shopping and restaurants"

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

The Point Brisbane Hotel
See all 16,580 properties in Northern Australia
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
5 out of 5
2669 Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach, QLD
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,784 reviews)
"An excellent hotel with helpful staff and all the creature comforts. Property is in a perfect location close to shopping, restaurants and local events all within blocks of the hotel. Just left the car in the parking garage. Many rooms have beautiful ocean views. Highly recommend this property."

Reviewed on 23 May 2024

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Q1 Resort & Spa
Q1 Resort & Spa
4.5 out of 5
9 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,010 reviews)
"Well, I liked the stay but I was a little disappointed that on the last day of our stay we didn't get any room service such as per the usual. The bed was not done, the bathrooms was not done nor anything else and we had to use the same old hand and floor towels we used the day before. The airconditionig ..."

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

Q1 Resort & Spa
Rhapsody Resort
Rhapsody Resort
4 out of 5
3440 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise, QLD
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,963 reviews)
"Stayed in lovely 2 bedroom (2 double beds) Perfect location, tram just across the road. Apartment was lovely and super clean, with everything we needed. Beautiful breakfast ground floor at restaurant. Short walk to beach, pool and spa on site. However there is new construction happening across the ..."

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

Rhapsody Resort
See all properties in Northern Australia
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Image for Uluru

Uluru

5/5(1 review)

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.

Uluru
Image for Warner Bros. Movie World

Warner Bros. Movie World

4.5/5(1,242 reviews)

Everyone loves to watch movies, and the Gold Coast’s famous movie-themed park is a great opportunity to get up close to the action as well!

Warner Bros. Movie World
Image for Cairns Esplanade

Cairns Esplanade

4.5/5(1,351 reviews)

Soak up the city’s relaxed atmosphere and admire the sunset over the Coral Sea as you wander along this popular walkway.

Cairns Esplanade
Image for Australia Zoo

Australia Zoo

4.5/5(341 reviews)

Cuddly koalas, cute kangaroos and amazing crocodile shows – get up close to Australia and the world’s most amazing animals in Brisbane’s famous wildlife park.

Australia Zoo
Image for Cavill Avenue

Cavill Avenue

4/5(2,815 reviews)

Bustling nightlife, great shopping and a legendary surfing beach make this avenue the exciting centre of Surfer’s Paradise on the Gold Coast.

Cavill Avenue
Image for Hastings Street

Hastings Street

4.5/5(1,228 reviews)

Located in the heart of Noosa Heads, this beachside street is a chic enclave of cosmopolitan cafés, resort-style accommodation and designer shopping.

Hastings Street

Activities

Image for Darwin City Explorer Tour

Darwin City Explorer Tour

NZ$166
Per adult
Darwin City Explorer Tour
Image for Sunset 3-Hour Cruise from Darwin with Dinner and Sparkling Wine

Sunset 3-Hour Cruise from Darwin with Dinner and Sparkling Wine

NZ$181
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Sunset 3-Hour Cruise from Darwin with Dinner and Sparkling Wine
Image for Katherine Gorge & Edith Falls, 4WD, 4-6 Guests from Darwin

Katherine Gorge & Edith Falls, 4WD, 4-6 Guests from Darwin

NZ$617
Per adult
Katherine Gorge & Edith Falls, 4WD, 4-6 Guests from Darwin
Image for Half-Day Crocodile & Nature Explorer Tour

Half-Day Crocodile & Nature Explorer Tour

NZ$171
Per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Crocodile & Nature Explorer Tour
Image for Litchfield & Jumping Crocodile Cruise, 4WD, 6 Max, ex Darwin

Litchfield & Jumping Crocodile Cruise, 4WD, 6 Max, ex Darwin

NZ$408
Per adult
Litchfield & Jumping Crocodile Cruise, 4WD, 6 Max, ex Darwin
Image for Darwin City Sights and Jumping Crocodile Cruise

Darwin City Sights and Jumping Crocodile Cruise

NZ$235
Per adult
Darwin City Sights and Jumping Crocodile Cruise
See all activities in Northern Australia