Northern Australia Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Northern Australia

Surfers Paradise showing a city, a sunset and a sandy beach

Surfers Paradise

Cavill Avenue and Home of the Arts are a few top attractions in Surfers Paradise. Hop around the city on the metro at Cypress Avenue Station or Florida Gardens station and check out the area's stunning beaches, luxurious spas and popular shops.

Surfers Paradise
Broadbeach which includes a sandy beach, a high-rise building and skyline

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.

Broadbeach
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Brisbane Central Business District

4.5/5(124 area reviews)

Are you interested in beautiful gardens, stunning river views and popular shops? A visit to Brisbane Central Business District might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Roma Street Parkland and Eagle Street Pier.

Brisbane Central Business District
Mooloolaba showing landscape views, views and a beach

Mooloolaba

A noteworthy feature of Mooloolaba is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out The Wharf Mooloolaba and Mooloolaba Esplanade.

Mooloolaba
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Brisbane Airport

Travellers come to Brisbane Airport for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like DFO Brisbane and Moreton Bay while you're in town.

Brisbane Airport
Noosa Heads featuring tropical scenes and a beach

Noosa Heads

A noteworthy feature of Noosa Heads is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Hastings Street and Noosa National Park.

Noosa Heads
voco Gold Coast, an IHG Hotel
voco Gold Coast, an IHG Hotel
4.5 out of 5
31 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is Rp1.609.081 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
Rp1.609.081
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Friendly reception, clean, well maintained, comfortable and well-priced against comparable quality options. Overall a very nice stay."

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

voco Gold Coast, an IHG Hotel
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Novotel Surfers Paradise
4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is Rp1.914.357 per night from 22 May to 23 May
Rp1.914.357
per night
22 May - 23 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Hotel is central to everything in Surfers Paradise which made it very convenient but the hotel doesn't have its own parking and the facilities are out dated"

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

Novotel Surfers Paradise
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
5 out of 5
38 Old Burleigh Road, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is Rp3.456.006 per night from 21 May to 22 May
Rp3.456.006
per night
21 May - 22 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (345 reviews)
"room was clean but when i moved the table to use. there was food under the base. windows outside all need a clean other than that it was nice a person from outside the resort was walking around the pool asking guests for cigarettes staff instead of moving on gave the women smokes which i found to ..."

Reviewed on 16 May 2024

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
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 Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
5 out of 5
2669 Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach, QLD
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,770 reviews)
Nice hotel
"The one bedroom suites are great nice and roomy and very clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Q1 Resort & Spa
Q1 Resort & Spa
4.5 out of 5
9 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,996 reviews)
"The ocean view was spectacular. Toilet not flushing properly."

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

Q1 Resort & Spa
Rhapsody Resort
Rhapsody Resort
4 out of 5
3440 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise, QLD
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,960 reviews)
Clean and comfortable in a great location
"A comfortable and clean apartment with nice beach views as promised. Well located about ten minutes walk from Cavill Avenue (if that’s your thing), right at a light rail station. There’s a convenience store downstairs (and a cafe … which I didn’t particularly rate my eggs bennie at). Patrolled beach ..."

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

Rhapsody Resort
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.

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