Northern Australia
Travel Guide
Visit Northern Australia
Where to stay in Northern Australia
![Surfers Paradise which includes a city, a beach and a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/149000/149037-Surfers-Paradise.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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 Chevron Renaissance are major draws. Catch the metro at Cypress Avenue Station or Florida Gardens station to see more of the city.
![Broadbeach featuring a high rise building, skyline and a beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/35000/35921-Broadbeach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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 which includes a river or creek, a sunset and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/462000/462875-Brisbane-Central-Business-District.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Brisbane Central Business District
Brisbane Customs House and Waterfront Brisbane are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Brisbane Central Business District. Travelers also love the beautiful gardens, stunning river views, and popular shops.
![Noosa Heads showing a sandy beach and tropical scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/29000/29694-Noosa-Heads.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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 Yunaman Bushland Reserve and Noosa National Park.
![Mooloolaba which includes landscape views, a beach and views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/62000/62919-Sunshine-Coast.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Mooloolaba
Mooloolaba is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like The Wharf Mooloolaba and Mooloolaba Esplanade.
![Kawana Beach which includes a sandy beach and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/62000/62982-Kawana-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Caloundra
Caloundra is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Caloundra Events Center and Bulcock Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Sunshine Coast.
![Novotel Surfers Paradise](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/200/109/37ceb903_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2025
![The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7000/6921/1b94c089_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2025
![Amora Hotel Brisbane](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4700/4610/ff641255_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2025
Popular places to visit
![Uluru which includes desert views and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/162000/162929-Uluru-Kata-Tjuta-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 which includes swimming, a luxury hotel or resort and a pool](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/29000/29323-Cairns-Esplanade.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Cairns Esplanade
Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.
![Movie World showing rides](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/54000/54678-Movie-World.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 featuring street scenes as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/87000/87372-Hastings-Street.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Australia Zoo which includes zoo animals and hiking or walking as well as children](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/87000/87408-Australia-Zoo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Dreamworld which includes rides](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/54000/54742-Dreamworld.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
Things to do
![Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4524495/ec692ff8-3e22-4a52-bba4-87b821187e42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket
![Litchfield Waterfalls Tour with optional Crocodile Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4106066/8d402bcd-9ac5-4f1b-8578-098b19771c4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Litchfield Waterfalls Small Group Tour with optional Crocodile Cruise
!["Cage Of Death" Crocodile Swim and Entry to Crocosaurus Cove](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5203768/83ab9036-b6e2-4bfc-8099-a3b4b12a5d3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
"Cage Of Death" Crocodile Swim and Entry to Crocosaurus Cove
![Litchfield National Park from Darwin Top End Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4106062/1db424c6-a826-49e0-b970-5ccaa91c8252.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Litchfield National Park from Darwin Top End Day Trip
![Darwin: Whipray Encounter with Entry to Crocosaurus Cove](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48498254/1232be1e-cc8e-4e6e-a1a0-b8b040c8b07f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Darwin: Whipray Encounter with Entry to Crocosaurus Cove
![Bungle Bungles from the air](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1406373/7d2ff53c-d298-4318-8ee2-bf7c542c92bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)