Northern Australia
Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Northern Australia
Surfers Paradise
Known for its stunning beaches, luxurious spas, and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Surfers Paradise. Top attractions like Cavill Avenue and Home of the Arts are major draws. Catch the metro at Cypress Avenue Station or Florida Gardens station to see more of the city.
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.
Brisbane Central Business District
Densely concentrated skyscrapers and parks define this central business hub, with attractions like City Hall, Story Bridge, and City Botanic Gardens. Enjoy seamless connectivity via road bridges, public transport, and the scenic Brisbane Riverwalk.
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 Hastings Street and Noosa National Park.
Mooloolaba
Mooloolaba is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like The Wharf Mooloolaba and Mooloolaba Esplanade.
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.
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
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Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Many Cockroaches in rooms, inevitable but a spray could be due
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Location, staff, facilities all great
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
Room what clean and spacious. The staff was friendly and the location what excellent for walking and beer by activities.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Front deskon checkin was great.No waiting and the lady was. So friendly and helpful constantly smiling. The room itself was spotlless
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
Brisbane Skytower by CLLIX
Always a perfect stay! I come to Skytower several times a year — spotless rooms, great amenities, and the friendliest staff. Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025
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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.
Cavill Avenue
Bustling nightlife, great shopping and a legendary surfing beach make this avenue the exciting centre of Surfer’s Paradise on the Gold Coast.
Australia Zoo
Cuddle a koala, feed kangaroos or watch a crocodile show at this famous wildlife park, the former playground of the late crocodile hunter Steve Irwin.
