Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Northern Australia September 2025 | Expedia.ca [Northern Australia Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Northern-Australia.dx6208895)[Hotels in Northern Australia](https://expedia.ca/Northern-Australia-Hotels.d6208895.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Northern Australia](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Northern-Australia.d6208895.Travel-Guide-Flights)[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) # What to do in Northern Australia ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Northern Australia Types of activities Where to stay [Northern Australia travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Northern-Australia.dx6208895) ![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) ## Northern Australia Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Northern Australia has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Northern Australia is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Northern Australia to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Northern Australia Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Northern Australia. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Northern Australia attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. * * * Explore thousands of activities with **free cancellation and no added fees**. Design your experience with airport transfers, excursions, day tours & more. Get an insider's look in what to book before you travel. * * * ## Top places to visit ### 1\. 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. [Learn more](https://www.expedia.ca/Uluru-Petermann.d6054666.Vacation-Attraction) ![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) ### 2\. Cairns Esplanade The Cairns Esplanade is the tree-lined boardwalk along the foreshore in the city of Cairns. It overlooks the Trinity Inlet and the Coral Sea on one side, and is lined with restaurants and gardens on the other. It has bike paths and walking trails, playgrounds, barbecues, exercise areas and a salt-water lagoon. [Learn more](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Esplanade-Cairns-North.d6127785.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) ### 3\. Warner Bros. Movie World Warner Bros. Movie World is a theme park full of thrilling rides, stunts and encounters with movie and comic-book stars. This fantasyland is next door to the Village Roadshow Studios and includes a super-sized water tank for film shoots. Kids will be thrilled to walk among the costumed superheroes and cartoon characters who roam the park and give performances throughout the day. [Learn more](https://www.expedia.ca/Warner-Bros-Movie-World-Oxenford.d6086995.Vacation-Attraction) ![Movie World showing rides](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/54000/54678-Movie-World.jpg) ### 4\. Hastings Street Day or night, find exciting events, shopping and dining along 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 very close to the white sand and crystal-clear water of Noosa Beach. [Learn more](https://www.expedia.ca/Hastings-Street-Noosa-Heads.d6217115.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) ### 5\. Cavill Avenue find fun and entertainment along the way. [Learn more](https://www.expedia.ca/Cavill-Avenue-Surfers-Paradise.d6125214.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cavill Avenue featuring shopping, night scenes and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/149000/149065-Cavill-Avenue-Gold-Coast.jpg) ### 6\. Australia Zoo Australia Zoo is a good place to see the iconic wildlife of “Down Under,” such as pouched marsupials and scaly reptiles. What makes the zoo so unique is that the world-famous crocodile wrestler Steve Irwin called it home. Come and see his legacy: a thrilling Australian animal kingdom that also includes species from around the globe. [Learn more](https://www.expedia.ca/Australia-Zoo-Beerwah.d6086989.Vacation-Attraction) ![Australia Zoo featuring hiking or walking and zoo animals as well as children](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/87000/87408-Australia-Zoo.jpg) ### 7\. Dreamworld Dreamworld features a wide selection of fantastical and diverse Australian attractions all in one place. Exploring this huge theme park takes a whole day and incorporates wildlife observation, movie-themed attractions, and thrilling rides. [Learn more](https://www.expedia.ca/Dreamworld-Coomera.d6086999.Vacation-Attraction) ![Dreamworld which includes rides](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/54000/54742-Dreamworld.jpg) ## Recommended things to do in Northern Australia | Number of things to do | 82 | | --- | --- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Fish Feeding Activity in Darwin](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/fish-feeding-activity-in-darwin.a49585801.activity-details): CA $15 | | Top 5 things to do | - [Darwin: Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Adelaide River Cruise](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/darwin-spectacular-jumping-crocodile-adelaide-river-cruise.a48085210.activity-details) - ["Cage Of Death" Crocodile Swim and Entry to Crocosaurus Cove](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/cage-de-la-mort-crocodile-swim-et-entree-a-crocosaurus-cove.a5203768.activity-details) - [From Darwin: Kakadu 2-Day Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-darwin-kakadu-2-day-tour.a47778382.activity-details) - [Discover Darwin Half-Day City Sights Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/discover-darwin-half-day-city-sights-tour.a180457.activity-details) - [3-Day Kakadu & Litchfield 4x4 Camping Adventure from Darwin](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/3-day-kakadu-litchfield-4x4-camping-adventure-from-darwin.a46318715.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | - [Darwin: Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Adelaide River Cruise](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/darwin-spectacular-jumping-crocodile-adelaide-river-cruise.a48085210.activity-details) - [Cape Adieu Darwin Sunset Dinner Cruise](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/darwin-sunset-dinner-cruise-on-board-a-traditional-ketch.a710698.activity-details) - [Sunset 3-Hour Cruise from Darwin with Dinner and Sparkling Wine](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/sunset-3-hour-cruise-from-darwin-with-dinner-and-sparkling-wine.a4065669.activity-details) - [Katherine: Authentic Outback Show and Live Music](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/katherine-authentic-outback-show-and-live-music.a48201190.activity-details) - [Honey Ryder Sunrise Jet Skiing in Darwin](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/honey-ryder-sunrise-jet-skiing-in-darwin.a4054430.activity-details) | | With kids | - [Darwin: Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Adelaide River Cruise](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/darwin-spectacular-jumping-crocodile-adelaide-river-cruise.a48085210.activity-details) - [Discover Darwin Half-Day City Sights Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/discover-darwin-half-day-city-sights-tour.a180457.activity-details) - [3-Day Kakadu & Litchfield 4x4 Camping Adventure from Darwin](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/3-day-kakadu-litchfield-4x4-camping-adventure-from-darwin.a46318715.activity-details) - [Litchfield National Park and Jumping Crocodile Cruise](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/litchfield-national-park-and-jumping-crocodile-cruise.a709168.activity-details) - [Litchfield Premium Day Tour, 10 guests only, lunch included](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/litchfield-national-park-small-group-fun-day-tour-from-darwin.a48556063.activity-details) | ## What to do in Northern Australia * * * ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Northern Australia ![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 5/5(1 review) 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. [](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) ![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) ![Cavill Avenue featuring shopping, night scenes and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/149000/149065-Cavill-Avenue-Gold-Coast.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cavill Avenue 4.5/5(33 reviews) Bustling nightlife, great shopping and a legendary surfing beach make this avenue the exciting centre of Surfer’s Paradise on the Gold Coast. [](https://expedia.ca/Cavill-Avenue-Surfers-Paradise.d6125214.Vacation-Attraction) ![Australia Zoo featuring hiking or walking and zoo animals 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 5/5(11 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Australia-Zoo-Beerwah.d6086989.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) ![Mooloolaba showing a coastal town and a sandy beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/63000/63050-Mooloolaba-Esplanade.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mooloolaba Esplanade 4.5/5(7 reviews) Walk along the waterfront, have a barbecue on the grassy parklands, let the kids enjoy the playground and shop in the boutique shops after a swim in the ocean. [](https://expedia.ca/Mooloolaba-Esplanade-Mooloolaba.d6345622.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sea World](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/af2c756d42b720867d24b22d726eb03e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sea World 5/5(6 reviews) Who doesn’t dream of staying overnight in a water park where you can see Jet Ski stunts, life-sized Nickelodeon stars, plus dolphins, sea lions and polar bears? [](https://expedia.ca/Sea-World-Main-Beach.d6086993.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of 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 Visit one of Australia’s most popular vacation spots and dive in the waves, spot humpback whales, go shopping or enjoy the fun family attractions and nightlife. [](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 Visit one of Queensland’s most popular holiday spots with sparkling beaches, scenic canals, high-rise hotels, nightclubs, festivals and modern malls. [](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 Some of the east coast's best beaches, beautiful hinterland and stylish restaurants make this upmarket, ocean-front town one of Australia's favourite destinations. [](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 Picturesque beaches, stylish shops, elegant dining and a serene beachside atmosphere make this an ideal Sunshine Coast destination. [](https://expedia.ca/Sunshine-Coast-Mooloolaba.dx181627) ![Southbank Parklands](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/184000/184508-Brisbane.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### South Bank Brimming with cultural and recreational attractions, South Bank offers diverse dining options on Grey Street and Little Stanley Street, as well as easy access to public transport, including ferries, buses, and trains. [](https://expedia.ca/Brisbane-South-Bank.dx6125848) * * * Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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