Tropical North Queensland is home to two of Australia’s magnificent, iconic natural wonders; a place where stunning coral reefs and marine wildlife vie for attention with lush, tropical rainforests.

From Cairns in the north to Brisbane in the south, along the Sunshine and Gold Coasts, through the world’s oldest living rainforest and past the magnificent natural wonder that is the Great Barrier Reef, Queensland is a diverse Australian territory to discover.

North Queensland is home to two of Australia’s most famous and magnificent natural wonders; the stunning coral Great Barrier Reef with its incredible marine wildlife and the lush, tropical rainforests rich in verdant plants and ancient species.

When it comes to beaches, the diversity of this stretch of Australian coast offers sands to marvel at. There are the golden sands of Surfers Paradise which offer a perfect base for families; or for a romantic honeymoon, the pristine white beaches of the Whitsunday Islands include the Guinness Book of World Records-breaking Whitehaven Beach; or you can even sunbathe next to the blue waters of Fraser Island’s amazing freshwater Lake McKenzie on your adventure to this unique isle.

And for when you’re all beached out, the rum factory in Bundaberg, the gourmet restaurants of Noosa, Daintree’s astonishing rainforests and the stunning botanic gardens of Brisbane await in this east Australian province of wonders!

Combine your trip with a stop in Dubai en route to Australia for a luxurious twin-destination holiday of a lifetime. The tropical northern half of Australia is best visited in its dry season of May to October. Temperatures don’t fall throughout the year, so whenever you visit it will be hot, however rainfall is at its most during the months of December to March.

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Orpheus Island Lodge
Queensland

14 exquisite sea-facing suites, a beachside infinity pool immaculate enough to be in a modern art gallery, and the kind ...

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qualia
Queensland

Stunning luxury and incredible indulgence abound at qualia on Hamilton Island in Australia’s epic Whitsunday Islands, Qu...

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Hamilton Island
Queensland

Head down under to the astonishing Hamilton Island Resort in the Whitsunday Islands for a coral reef retreat that you wi...

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Peppers Beach Club Port Douglas
Queensland

Peppers Beach Club is an elegant beach resort ideally located in the heart of Port Douglas on Davidson Street, less than...

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Lizard Island
Queensland

Outstanding in every respect, the unique pleasures of Voyages Lizard Island have created an idyllic hideaway retreat.

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honeymoon

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InterContinental Hayman Island Resort
Queensland

Sheltered on a stretch of dreamy sand and backed by hills dressed in lush forest, the InterContinental Hayman Island Res...

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beach
diving

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Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort
Queensland

Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort is conveniently located in the heart of the upscale seaside resort of Noosa, sandwiched bet...

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The Reef House Boutique Hotel & Spa
Queensland

The upscale Reef House Boutique Hotel & Spa is an elegant beachside retreat, set under swaying coconut palms in the seas...

spa
adult only
small & personal
honeymoon

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Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Queensland

Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa sits at the southern end of Port Douglas’ famed Four-Mile Beach and is ad...

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Kingfisher Bay Resort
Queensland

The 152 rooms at Kingfisher Bay Resort are nestled in pristine native bush on the west coast of K'gari (formerly Fraser...

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  • Health considerations: No major health risks. There is no risk of yellow fever in Australia, however, yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
  • Capital: Canberra
  • Population: 2.66995e+007
  • National languages: English
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  • Mobile phone coverage: Good coverage
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