Northern Australia Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Northern Australia
Where to stay in Northern Australia
Surfers Paradise
Home of the Arts and Budds Beach 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.
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.
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
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 Yunaman Bushland Reserve.
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.
South Bank
South Bank is a destination visitors seek out for its abundant dining options, interesting museums and stunning river views. You might want to check out attractions like Streets Beach or Queensland Conservatorium while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Yes the ocean was visible from my room
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Amora Hotel Brisbane
Room was clean and everything looked new. All staff were friendly and helpful (front desk
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
Mmmm just, room 1219 but not important, didnt need an ocean view.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Excellent accommodation, bed a little hard but otherwise perfect. Staff very extremely friendly and helpful. Highly recommend staying here as it’s so close to everything, only short light rail ride to surfers. Love the cheap transport. Will definitely be coming back and staying here again
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
Everything was perfect, room, staff and location
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Brisbane Skytower Apartments by CLLIX
Amazing stay! Huge thanks to Ili! Everything was perfect from arrival to departure. Clean room, friendly staff, and a fantastic location – close to everything. I always enjoy staying here when I’m in Brisbane, solo or with family. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 6 Mar 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.
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
Visit this thrilling Australian animal kingdom, the legacy of Steve Irwin, and you will be guaranteed a fun-filled day of adventure and discovery.
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.
