What to do in Northern Australia

Activities, attractions and tours

Northern Australia
Northern Australia
Northern Australia
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Northern Australia

Places to Visit in Northern Australia

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1. Warner Bros. Movie World

Warner Bros. Movie World combines all the fun of a trip to the movies with the excitement of a theme park, packed with thrilling rides, daredevil stunts and larger than life characters. The park is right next door to the Village Roadshow Studios and contains a giant water tank which is regularly used for film shoots.
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2. Cairns Esplanade

The Cairns Esplanade is a focal point for the city’s social life. With restaurants and gardens on one side, and overlooking the Trinity Inlet and Coral Sea on the other, this area celebrates the best of Cairns. Along the tree-lined walkway you’ll find playgrounds, barbecue sites, dedicated exercise areas and also a salt-water lagoon.
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3. Uluru

Rising from the desert in the Northern Territory, the red sandstone monolith of Uluru (Ayers Rock) has been a place of great spiritual importance to the Anangu Aboriginal people for thousands of years. Be awed by the sight of the rock changing colours at sunset, its deep crevices turning from bright orange to an intense purple hue.
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4. Australia Zoo

Originally opened as a local wildlife sanctuary by the parents of famed “crocodile hunter” Steve Irwin, Australia Zoo has grown over the last 30 years to include animals and exhibits from all over the world as well as one of the world’s biggest wildlife hospitals. The world-famous animal lover, who was killed tragically by a stingray in 2006, grew up feeding and handling crocodiles and turned his talents into a successful worldwide television series. He invested the earnings from his hugely popular show in to turning his parents project into one of the country’s top tourist attractions.
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5. Darwin Waterfront

Head to the Darwin Waterfront and enjoy the music, food and atmosphere of this lively precinct. Just a short walk from the CBD, this picturesque oceanfront esplanade is very popular with locals. Enjoy sweeping views of the harbour, escape the summer heat at its swimming areas or try some seaside dining.
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6. Cavill Avenue

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7. Hastings Street

Day or night, find exciting events, shopping or dining on Noosa’s Hastings Street, a central hub in one of the Sunshine Coast’s most popular destinations. Wander along the pedestrian-friendly street that is lined with an eclectic array of boutique shops, luxury accommodation and diverse restaurants. Hastings Street is right next to the white sand and crystal-clear water of Noosa Beach.
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8. Queen Street Mall

With over 26 million visitors every year, Queen Street Mall is not only Brisbane’s busiest shopping complex but a major tourist attraction in its own right. Since it opened in 1982, crowds have been flocking to visit more than 700 retail outlets and countless bars and restaurants in and around the mall and its 6 complexes. The indoor shopping centres, pedestrianised mall and warren of surrounding backstreets and alleys also play host to an ever-changing array of concerts, events and street performances, ensuring a unique experience for every visitor.
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