Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Northern Australia February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Northern Australia Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Northern-Australia.dx6208895)[Hotels in Northern Australia](https://expedia.co.uk/Northern-Australia-Hotels.d6208895.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Northern Australia](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Northern-Australia.d6208895.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Northern Australia Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Northern-Australia.d6208895.Car-Hire-Guide)[Northern Australia Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Northern-Australia.d6208895.Holidays-City-Breaks) # 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.co.uk/Northern-Australia.dx6208895) ![The ever popular lonely tree overlooking the Glasshouse Mountains. This tree is located on private property and you can get permission to access the paddock from the owner as per the sign on the gate. You can easily photograph the landscape from the roadside as well. #roadtrip #queensland #australia #mountains #weekendgetaway ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127562/f66f45df-19fd-45c9-af3f-37ca7b7cedec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The ever popular lonely tree overlooking the Glasshouse Mountains. This tree is located on private property and you can get permission to access the paddock from the owner as per the sign on the gate. You can easily photograph the landscape from the roadside as well. #roadtrip #queensland #australia #mountains #weekendgetaway ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127562/f66f45df-19fd-45c9-af3f-37ca7b7cedec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunrise reflections - pretty spectacular for a spot not far from the city and bustling river mouth. Just be prepared with insect repellent 💛 #queensland #australia #beachbound #reflections #hometown ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351694/93906f99-b143-4bd7-9766-b9535494bdec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Now Broome and the Kimberley is an amazing spot to do a road trip! I would recommend flying in from Perth, starting in Broome with a few days and then heading into the Kimberley. A must do in Broome is the cable beach sunset camel ride, there are two operators that do a very similar walk. Try to time it around the low tide so you have beautiful reflections whilst walking on wet sand. #RoadTrip ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130646/61876d02-e7d1-49d1-abeb-bdc5663e0d3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![One of the best ways to experience a place is from the skies. If you feel like splurging, a helicopter flight over Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef is a must-do when visiting Tropical North Queensland in Australia. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635404168639/11c11526-e35d-4a6c-870c-459efb6ce75b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Northern Australia Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Northern Australia has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Northern Australia, 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 to Northern Australia 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. #### Places of interest in Northern Australia Northern Australia is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Northern Australia, and make it a breeze to explore Northern Australia and 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 holiday 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 to Northern Australia, 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 in Northern Australia. #### Northern Australia attractions Northern Australia 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 in Northern Australia to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Northern Australia. Looking for things to do in Northern Australia 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 of Northern Australia 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. Happy trails! --- - ![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 One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## 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.co.uk/Uluru-Petermann.d6054666.Attraction) ![Uluru showing landscape views and desert views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054666/3bdf9242-b60e-4e73-923c-0ea896771a33.jpg) ### 2\. 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.co.uk/Warner-Bros-Movie-World-Oxenford.d6086995.Attraction) ![Movie World which includes rides](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086995/3a068911-56c5-452e-9c8d-b2c9e9da549c.jpg) ### 3\. 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.co.uk/Cairns-Esplanade-Cairns-North.d6127785.Attraction) ![Cairns Esplanade showing a pool, a luxury hotel or resort and swimming](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127785/4d6928c8-cfa7-41e9-ba62-fe6f27b138d5.jpg) ### 4\. 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.co.uk/Australia-Zoo-Beerwah.d6086989.Attraction) ![Australia Zoo featuring a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086989/026cfd25-eab0-49c4-ab48-6d36197c221f.jpg) ### 5\. 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.co.uk/Dreamworld-Coomera.d6086999.Attraction) ![Dreamworld showing rides](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086999/de3f8303-afe1-4e83-886d-1702000ace16.jpg) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6208895) ## Recommended things to do in Northern Australia | Number of things to do | 61 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Fish Feeding Activity in Darwin](/things-to-do/fish-feeding-activity-in-darwin.a49585801.activity-details): £9 | | 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)[Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket](/things-to-do/crocosaurus-cove-general-admission-ticket.a4524495.activity-details)[Darwin: Crocosaurus Cove and RFDS Entry](/things-to-do/darwin-crocosaurus-cove-and-rfds-entry.a4598510.activity-details)[WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service](/things-to-do/wwii-bombing-of-darwin-royal-flying-doctor-service.a4851799.activity-details)[Fish Feeding Activity in Darwin](/things-to-do/fish-feeding-activity-in-darwin.a49585801.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [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)[Darwin: Small Group 2-Hour Heritage Walk](/things-to-do/darwin-small-group-2-hour-heritage-walk.a4551023.activity-details) | | With kids | [Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour](/things-to-do/darwin-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a470652.activity-details)[Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket](/things-to-do/crocosaurus-cove-general-admission-ticket.a4524495.activity-details)[Darwin: Crocosaurus Cove and RFDS Entry](/things-to-do/darwin-crocosaurus-cove-and-rfds-entry.a4598510.activity-details)[WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service](/things-to-do/wwii-bombing-of-darwin-royal-flying-doctor-service.a4851799.activity-details)[Fish Feeding Activity in Darwin](/things-to-do/fish-feeding-activity-in-darwin.a49585801.activity-details) | ## What to do in Northern Australia --- ### Popular places to visit ![Uluru showing landscape views and desert views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054666/3bdf9242-b60e-4e73-923c-0ea896771a33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Uluru 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.co.uk/Uluru-Petermann.d6054666.Attraction) ![Movie World featuring rides](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086995/3869365c-abfa-4288-88bf-0bfef4eed72f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Warner Bros. Movie World 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.co.uk/Warner-Bros-Movie-World-Oxenford.d6086995.Attraction) ![Cairns Esplanade showing a pool, a luxury hotel or resort and swimming](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127785/4d6928c8-cfa7-41e9-ba62-fe6f27b138d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cairns Esplanade Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Esplanade-Cairns-North.d6127785.Attraction) ![Australia Zoo which includes zoo animals and hiking or walking as well as children](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086989/328cabf3-30e9-4194-9b9c-dd1ec226e3af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Australia Zoo 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.co.uk/Australia-Zoo-Beerwah.d6086989.Attraction) ![Dreamworld showing rides](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086999/de3f8303-afe1-4e83-886d-1702000ace16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dreamworld 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.co.uk/Dreamworld-Coomera.d6086999.Attraction) ![Stars at Surfer Paradise Gold Coast Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160742/1112f1b0-cf52-4bab-8238-47df7a7c278b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Star Gold Coast Why not try your luck with a visit to The Star Gold Coast where you can enjoy the games and entertainment of this top casino in Gold Coast? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Star-Gold-Coast-Broadbeach.d6160742.Attraction) ![Cavill Avenue featuring shopping, a city and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125214/a582432d-484f-4b0e-b60f-4abd1ebf324a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cavill Avenue 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.co.uk/Cavill-Avenue-Surfers-Paradise.d6125214.Attraction) ![Hastings Street featuring street scenes as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6217115/ef628a20-5bca-4bac-9691-b64b1dc0a5cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hastings Street 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.co.uk/Hastings-Street-Noosa-Heads.d6217115.Attraction) ![Surfers Paradise Beach which includes a sandy beach, skyline and cbd](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086991/d2b5e61e-dd03-4864-9bf5-e4d6ce9416db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Surfers Paradise Beach 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.co.uk/Surfers-Paradise-Beach-Surfers-Paradise.d6086991.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Northern Australia ![Surfers Paradise showing a city, a sunset and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9849/ff0369e1-1ca5-4110-9524-8407520977e5.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.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Surfers-Paradise.dx9849) ![Broadbeach which includes a sandy beach, a high-rise building and skyline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177549/0d0489e9-597c-4d99-a9fe-b0d5d2d7f321.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.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Broadbeach.dx177549) ![Brisbane Central Business District which includes a river or creek, a sunset and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053112/6444e17a-08a3-4035-8b13-10a92fdbb57d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Brisbane Central Business District 4.5/5(124 area reviews) Discover the beating heart of the capital of the Sunshine State with its shiny high-rises, subtropical parks, funky rooftop bars and classy riverside restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Brisbane-Central-Business-District.dx6053112) ![Noosa Heads featuring tropical scenes and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181632/7bbd2106-c031-4ce0-b6f5-d47c7fa825f7.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.co.uk/Sunshine-Coast-Noosa-Heads.dx181632) ![Mooloolaba showing landscape views, views and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6345622/58c7862b-c6e5-462f-95d0-cf99981bf8d5.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.co.uk/Sunshine-Coast-Mooloolaba.dx181627) ![Kawana Beach showing a beach and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086889/d96ea9a9-62b0-45b0-b92f-3492453562b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Caloundra Choose from six different beaches and a range of watersports including surfing, Jet Skiing and kayaking at this friendly coastal city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sunshine-Coast-Caloundra.dx6695) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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