Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Northern Australia December 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. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Northern Australia | Number of things to do | 55 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Fish Feeding Activity in Darwin](/things-to-do/fish-feeding-activity-in-darwin.a49585801.activity-details): CA $16 | | Top 5 things to do | [Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour](/things-to-do/darwin-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a470652.activity-details)[Las Vegas Night Bus Tour](/things-to-do/las-vegas-night-bus-tour.a281829.activity-details)[Darwin Combo: The Bombing of Darwin Experience & Darwin Harbour Cruise](/things-to-do/darwin-combo-the-bombing-of-darwin-experience-darwin-harbour-cruise.a1296303.activity-details)[Fish Feeding Activity in Darwin](/things-to-do/fish-feeding-activity-in-darwin.a49585801.activity-details)[Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket](/things-to-do/crocosaurus-cove-general-admission-ticket.a4524495.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Las Vegas Night Bus Tour](/things-to-do/las-vegas-night-bus-tour.a281829.activity-details)[Fish Feeding Activity in Darwin](/things-to-do/fish-feeding-activity-in-darwin.a49585801.activity-details)[Darwin Harbour Bombing of Darwin Cruise](/things-to-do/darwin-harbour-bombing-of-darwin-cruise.a1296297.activity-details)[Darwin: Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Adelaide River Cruise](/things-to-do/darwin-spectacular-jumping-crocodile-adelaide-river-cruise.a48085210.activity-details)[Darwin: 1-Hour Bombing of Darwin Cruise](/things-to-do/darwin-1-hour-bombing-of-darwin-cruise.a4591361.activity-details) | | With kids | [Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour](/things-to-do/darwin-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a470652.activity-details)[Las Vegas Night Bus Tour](/things-to-do/las-vegas-night-bus-tour.a281829.activity-details)[Darwin Combo: The Bombing of Darwin Experience & Darwin Harbour Cruise](/things-to-do/darwin-combo-the-bombing-of-darwin-experience-darwin-harbour-cruise.a1296303.activity-details)[Fish Feeding Activity in Darwin](/things-to-do/fish-feeding-activity-in-darwin.a49585801.activity-details)[Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket](/things-to-do/crocosaurus-cove-general-admission-ticket.a4524495.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) ![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) ![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) ![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) ![Southbank Parklands featuring a city, general coastal views and wild flowers](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/234000/234486-South-Bank-Parklands.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### South Bank Parklands 5/5(18 reviews) After visiting South Bank Parklands, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brisbane. Amble around this romantic area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Southbank-Parklands-South-Brisbane.d553248621556026976.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) ![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) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ![](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. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app