Title: Visit Northern Australia: Best of Northern Australia Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Northern Australia](https://expedia.ca/Northern-Australia-Hotels.d6208895.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Northern Australia](https://expedia.ca/Northern-Australia-Vacation-Rentals.d6208895.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Northern Australia](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Northern-Australia.d6208895.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Northern Australia](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Northern-Australia.d6208895.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Northern Australia Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Northern-Australia.d6208895.Car-Rental-Guide)[Northern Australia Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Northern-Australia.d6208895.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Northern Australia ## Travel Guide ![Photo provided by Tourism and Events Queensland](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/29000/29307-Great-Barrier-Reef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Tourism and Events Queensland](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/29000/29307-Great-Barrier-Reef.jpg) ![Photo provided by Tourism and Events Queensland](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/29000/29309-Great-Barrier-Reef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Tourism and Events Queensland](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/29000/29309-Great-Barrier-Reef.jpg) ![Photo provided by Tourism and Events Queensland](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/29000/29308-Great-Barrier-Reef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Tourism and Events Queensland](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/29000/29308-Great-Barrier-Reef.jpg) ![Photo provided by Tourism and Events Queensland](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/29000/29304-Great-Barrier-Reef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Tourism and Events Queensland](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/29000/29304-Great-Barrier-Reef.jpg) ![Photo provided by Tourism and Events Queensland](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/29000/29310-Great-Barrier-Reef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Tourism and Events Queensland](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/29000/29310-Great-Barrier-Reef.jpg) ## Visit Northern Australia Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Northern Australia ![Surfers Paradise which includes a sandy beach, a city 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Gold-Coast-Surfers-Paradise.dx9849) ![Broadbeach featuring a high-rise building, a beach and skyline](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. [](https://expedia.ca/Gold-Coast-Broadbeach.dx177549) ![Default Image](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 4.5/5(120 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Brisbane-Brisbane-Central-Business-District.dx6053112) ![Noosa Heads which includes a 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 Hastings Street and Yunaman Bushland Reserve. [](https://expedia.ca/Sunshine-Coast-Noosa-Heads.dx181632) ![Mooloolaba featuring views, landscape views and a beach](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. [](https://expedia.ca/Sunshine-Coast-Mooloolaba.dx181627) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/495000/495524-brisbane-airport.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Brisbane Airport Located 14km northeast of Brisbane's CBD, this coastal suburb boasts the Skygate Airport Village, featuring retail, commercial spaces, a GP Clinic, and Novotel airport hotel. Easily accessible via Domestic and International Terminal railway stations, it offers convenient connections to the city. [](https://expedia.ca/Brisbane-Brisbane-Airport.dx6131404) - Northern Australia Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Northern Australia ![Novotel Surfers Paradise](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/200/109/fe5eec8c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Novotel Surfers Paradise Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St Surfers Paradise QLD CA $158 CA $173 total Dec 16 - Dec 17 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,360 reviews) Good option for the money we paid. Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F12%2F2025&endDate=17%2F12%2F2025&selected=109&PinnedHotelID=109&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6208895) ![The Star Grand Brisbane](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99930000/99926800/99926785/d3efe497_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Star Grand Brisbane 33 William Street Brisbane QLD CA $276 CA $303 total Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026 includes taxes & fees Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Suncorp Stadium and XXXX Brewery are located nearby. 9.4/10 Exceptional! (428 reviews) Didnt do a buffet breakfast so tended to eat elsewhere and enjoy the brisbane vibe. Rooms were really spacious and modern with luxurious bedding and amenities. Only small downside to the room was the bedside tables didnt have drawers and there was very little draw space in the cupboard. Bearing in ... Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F01%2F2026&endDate=05%2F01%2F2026&selected=99926785&PinnedHotelID=99926785&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6208895) ![The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7000/6921/6793c177_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast 8 Casino Drive Broadbeach QLD CA $220 CA $242 total Dec 17 - Dec 18 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 8 restaurants, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews) Just what u would expect when ur paying over $300 a night Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F12%2F2025&endDate=18%2F12%2F2025&selected=6921&PinnedHotelID=6921&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6208895) [See all 19,010 properties in Northern Australia](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=13%2F12%2F2025&endDate=14%2F12%2F2025®ionId=6208895) 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 Surfers Paradise](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64900000/64896800/64896705/6c016b38_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise 86 The Esplanade Surfers Paradise QLD Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews) Everything was good. Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Meriton-Suites-Surfers-Paradise.h64896705.Hotel-Information) ![Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14730000/14728500/14728472/0a100243_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast 2669 Gold Coast Highway Broadbeach QLD Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,447 reviews) Spotless room - always a great stay at this hotel, just wish it hadn't been for 1 night. New lifts and rooms updated. 10/10 Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Meriton-Suites-Broadbeach.h14728472.Hotel-Information) ![Brisbane Skytower by CLLIX](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19180000/19178300/19178209/7045d42a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Brisbane Skytower by CLLIX 222 Margaret Street Brisbane QLD Stay at this aparthotel in Brisbane. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (2,160 reviews) clean room, well located in CBD. Spectacular views from our high floor. Would recommend and will stay again if we come back Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Brisbane-Hotels-Arise-Brisbane-Skytower.h19178209.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Northern Australia](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6208895&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Uluru-Petermann.d6054666.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cairns Esplanade featuring a pool, a luxury hotel or resort and swimming](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 4.5/5(62 reviews) Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea. [](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Esplanade-Cairns-North.d6127785.Vacation-Attraction) ![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 5/5(4 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Warner-Bros-Movie-World-Oxenford.d6086995.Vacation-Attraction) ![Surfers Paradise Beach which includes a sandy beach, skyline and central business district](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/29000/29818-Surfers-Paradise-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Surfers Paradise Beach 4.5/5(58 reviews) This stretch of beach is known for its regular sets of rolling waves, with high-rise hotels and bustling nightlife along the sandy shore. [](https://expedia.ca/Surfers-Paradise-Beach-Surfers-Paradise.d6086991.Vacation-Attraction) ![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 4.5/5(15 reviews) Located in the heart of Noosa Heads, this beachside street is a chic enclave of cosmopolitan cafés, resort-style accommodation and designer shopping. [](https://expedia.ca/Hastings-Street-Noosa-Heads.d6217115.Vacation-Attraction) ![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 5/5(5 reviews) Australia’s biggest amusement park features exciting themed areas with everything from tigers and thrilling rides to vintage V8 super cars and TV characters. [](https://expedia.ca/Dreamworld-Coomera.d6086999.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/470652/ee3580b5-55d9-443a-bbbe-1a2ee9634cf4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour CA $45 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/darwin-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a470652.activity-details) ![double decker bus stopping by colorfully lit building in Las Vegas](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/281829/1005b7e0-8acb-477c-8f46-2a3b2856845a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Las Vegas Night Bus Tour CA $65 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/las-vegas-night-bus-tour.a281829.activity-details) ![RFDS Facility](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1296303/4a6a89bf-b72d-4134-b33c-3933afd33a24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Darwin Combo: The Bombing of Darwin Experience & Darwin Harbour Cruise CA $78 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/darwin-combo-the-bombing-of-darwin-experience-darwin-harbour-cruise.a1296303.activity-details) ![Picture 1 for Activity Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4524495/248ad198-f5de-427c-824f-ef742e24cadb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket CA $37 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/crocosaurus-cove-general-admission-ticket.a4524495.activity-details) ![WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4851799/21417885-f75b-4aca-b5c5-0dae0e481f6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service CA $28 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/wwii-bombing-of-darwin-royal-flying-doctor-service.a4851799.activity-details) ![Darwin: Crocosaurus Cove and RFDS Entry](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4598510/b6be82a2-94f1-4732-b0e5-70b7db05995d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Darwin: Crocosaurus Cove and RFDS Entry CA $63 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/darwin-crocosaurus-cove-and-rfds-entry.a4598510.activity-details) [See all activities in Northern Australia](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Northern-Australia.d6208895.Travel-Guide-Activities) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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