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1. Fitzroy Island Resort

Fitzroy Island Resort
Fitzroy Island
Australia
Anne
£91
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Fitzroy Island Resort

2. Cape Tribulation Beach House

Cape Tribulation Beach House
Cape Tribulation
Australia
Lily
£104
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Cape Tribulation Beach House

3. Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas

Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Australia
david
£104
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas

4. Club Wyndham Mission Beach

Club Wyndham Mission Beach
Mission Beach
Australia
Nicki
£94
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Club Wyndham Mission Beach

5. The Elandra

The Elandra
South Mission Beach
Australia
Josh
£234
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
The Elandra

6. Port Douglas Motel

Port Douglas Motel
Port Douglas
Australia
Rob
£78
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Port Douglas Motel

7. Nightelier Mission Beach

Nightelier Mission Beach
Wongaling Beach
Australia
Cheryl
£85
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Nightelier Mission Beach

8. Peppers Beach Club

Peppers Beach Club
Port Douglas
Australia
Brian
£210
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Peppers Beach Club

9. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Palm Cove
Australia
Aydin
£131
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

10. Paradise Links Resort Port Douglas

Paradise Links Resort Port Douglas
Craiglie
Australia
Keith John
£115
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Paradise Links Resort Port Douglas

11. Mossman Resort Holiday Villas

Mossman Resort Holiday Villas
Mossman
United States
Connie
£86
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Mossman Resort Holiday Villas

12. Mantra Amphora

Mantra Amphora
Palm Cove
Australia
Georgina
£117
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Mantra Amphora

13. Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove
Palm Cove
Australia
Brian
£182
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

14. By The Sea Port Douglas

By The Sea Port Douglas
Port Douglas
United States
Wayne
£109
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
By The Sea Port Douglas

15. The Palms at Palm Cove

The Palms at Palm Cove
Palm Cove
United States
Karthik
£99
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
The Palms at Palm Cove

16. Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Japan
ERIKO
£205
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

17. Oaks Port Douglas Resort

Oaks Port Douglas Resort
Port Douglas
Australia
Kerry
£94
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Oaks Port Douglas Resort

18. Thala Beach Nature Reserve

Thala Beach Nature Reserve
Oak Beach
United States
Gisele
£310
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Thala Beach Nature Reserve

19. Sovereign Resort Hotel

Sovereign Resort Hotel
Cooktown
Australia
Linda
£152
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Sovereign Resort Hotel

20. Green Island Resort

Green Island Resort
Green Island
Australia
Wilhelmus
£279
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Green Island Resort
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Holiday Rentals in Far North Queensland

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Coral Sands Resort

Coral Sands Resort
Trinity Beach
"Very spacious and quiet accommodation right on beachfront"
Coral Sands Resort
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Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas
Port Douglas
"Clean room and friendly staff"
Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas
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Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat

Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat
Port Douglas
"It was clean, tropical, well kept and close to everything."
Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat
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Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
Palm Cove
"Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful gardens and apartment."
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
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Meridian Port Douglas - Adults only

Meridian Port Douglas - Adults only
Port Douglas
"Great location. Close to beach and shops."
Meridian Port Douglas - Adults only
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The Reef Retreat

The Reef Retreat
Palm Cove
"Thank you for a wonderful stay!"
The Reef Retreat
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Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
Trinity Beach
"Rooms were clean, staff were friendly and informative, beach view was priceless, balcony & views from it were superb."
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
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Golden Sands Beachfront Apartment Resort

Golden Sands Beachfront Apartment Resort
Yorkeys Knob
"The location is very close to the beach and 15 mins to Cairns Airport which is convenient. There is a good restaurant next to the apartment complex and shopping in walking distance. The underground parking is easy to access the unit. The unit is spacious with lots of amenities within the unit. The king size bed is very comfy."
Golden Sands Beachfront Apartment Resort
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By The Sea Port Douglas

By The Sea Port Douglas
Port Douglas
"Property was well located, clean and had everything we needed. The front desk host was very friendly and helpful with recommendations, etc."
By The Sea Port Douglas
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Port Douglas Retreat

Port Douglas Retreat
Port Douglas
"Close to restaurants and shopping"
Port Douglas Retreat
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Hibiscus Resort & Spa

Hibiscus Resort & Spa
Port Douglas
"Staff very friendly and helpful and the position of the resort was a short walk to shops and restaurants."
Hibiscus Resort & Spa
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Melaleuca Resort

Melaleuca Resort
Palm Cove
"Clean room, facilities great, location perfect."
Melaleuca Resort
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Macrossan House

Macrossan House
Port Douglas
"Fantastic location for shops, cafes etc. room was comfortable and spacious. Check in and out was a breeze. Despite central location the room was quiet and had good nights sleep. Highly recommend this property if staying in Port Douglas."
Macrossan House
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Le Cher Du Monde

Le Cher Du Monde
Port Douglas
"Perfect location"
Le Cher Du Monde
Aparthotel

Drift Palm Cove

Drift Palm Cove
Palm Cove
"Great resort, very relaxing area."
Drift Palm Cove
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Stay near popular Far North Queensland attractions

A beach with a lifeguard tower, palm trees, and a swimming pool.

Cairns Esplanade

9.2/10 (7,071 reviews)
Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.
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A beach with palm trees and a calm sea.

Palm Cove Beach

9.0/10 (4,218 reviews)
Located in between the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, this palm tree-lined beach is an idyllic spot to take it easy or begin an adventure.
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A marina with several sailboats docked at the pier.

Cairns Marlin Marina

8.8/10 (3,149 reviews)
Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.
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Cairns Central Shopping Centre

8.6/10 (5,059 reviews)
During your visit to Tropical North Waterfront, you can do some window-shopping at Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.
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A street lined with trees decorated with lights, a bar named 'IRON BAR', and parked cars.

Macrossan Street

9.2/10 (1,937 reviews)
During your visit to Port Douglas, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Macrossan Street. Amble around the area's waterfront or seek out the local tours.
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A swimming pool with wind sculptures, a covered pavilion, palm trees, and a sunset sky.

Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

9.0/10 (4,257 reviews)
Relax after a day of sightseeing or cool down from the summer heat in this fresh-water lagoon, one of Cairns’ best city attractions.
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A coastal landscape with a clear blue sea, a sandy beach, and lush green hills in the background.

Four Mile Beach

9.2/10 (1,998 reviews)
One of the most-photographed stretches of beach in Australia has pristine white sands, waving palm trees, clear blue water and spectacular views across the ocean.
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Daintree Rainforest

9.4/10 (647 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Daintree Rainforest, a lovely green space in Diwan. Wander the rainforest and riverfront while you're in the area.
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Learn more about Far North Queensland

Rainforests, reefs, grasslands and outback: this part of Australia is a fascinating place of diverse natural attractions and cultural gems.

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Top Far North Queensland Hotel Reviews

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

8/10 Good
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Alexander 6-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

8/10 Good
"Great location of the property, clean rooms with all basic amenities. Very friendly staff"
Akanksha 3-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"I stayed at the hotel with 6 other family members and we all enjoyed our time spent there together. Our rooms were clean well maintained, staff were friendly and helpful. The location of the hotel was central and we were able to walk to lots of food outlets and close to the water front also. We enjoyed our breakfast and some food and drinks here also."
Kathleen 4-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn

10/10 Excellent
"Great hotel in Cairns! Lots of restaurants near by and the room was in great condition. Didn’t hear any noise at night, would stay here again."
Travis 1-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Crystalbrook Flynn
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

8/10 Good
"Breakfast was excellent and beds where really comfortable. Only disappointment was bathroom was really small in King room. You could only get in one person at a time. 2 was a real squeeze. Also our bathroom felt dated and ready for refit."
Ian 5-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
The Oceanfront Cairns

The Oceanfront Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"we had a nice stay at the ocean front hotel, we had some difficulties which has been resolved very quickly and kindly. stuff was very nice and helpful. location is perfect in front of the beach. the hotel is under the new management and they have done some renovation in some rooms which is very nice and modern and some rooms still old. we would like to thank all of the stuff especially the reception."
Ali 9-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Oceanfront Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Clean spacious room. Friendly, helpful staff. Good location."
Kenneth John 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Rooms were clean, staff lovely and helpful particularly when out flight was cancelled and we had to stay an extra night. The Hilton accosted"
Catherine Ann 5-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hilton Cairns
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

8/10 Good
"Great place to stay and buffet breakfast was amazing! but the building is dated and shower head and screen was basic"
Caitlin 3-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

More cheap stays in Far North Queensland

On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel

On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel

34 Eacham Road Yungaburra QLD
£25
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (118 reviews)
On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

49-61 Little Pease Street Manoora QLD
£37
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel

83 Esplanade Cairns QLD
£51
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
7.6/10 Good! (95 reviews)
The Espy Hostel
YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central

20-26 McLeod Street Cairns QLD
£54
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very good! (244 reviews)
YHA Cairns Central
The Reef Motel

The Reef Motel

228 Lake Street Cairns QLD
£55
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
4.8/10 (31 reviews)
The Reef Motel
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

57-89 Grafton Street Cairns QLD
£107
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very good! (463 reviews)
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

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Find out more about Far North Queensland

Top reasons to visit Tropical North Queensland

  • Great Barrier Reef: Experience the world-renowned Great Barrier Reef, perfect for snorkelling and diving adventures.
  • Daintree Rainforest: Explore one of the oldest rainforests in the world, rich in biodiversity and stunning landscapes.
  • Charming Coastal Towns: Visit picturesque towns like Port Douglas, offering a blend of relaxation and local culture.
  • Luxurious Island Resorts: Unwind in opulent resorts set against idyllic tropical backdrops.
  • Outdoor Adventures: Engage in thrilling activities ranging from guided tours to wildlife encounters.

Where to stay in Tropical North Queensland

In Tropical North Queensland, immerse yourself in a stunning blend of family-friendly adventures and romantic getaways. Explore the vibrant Great Barrier Reef, the lush Daintree Rainforest, and charming towns like Port Douglas. Whether you're seeking a tropical holiday or an unforgettable Queensland holiday, this region offers idyllic beaches, rich wildlife, and unique cultural experiences, making it a perfect destination for any traveller looking to create lasting memories in Australia.

  • Lyndside: A charming suburb located 17.7km from Tropical North Queensland, Lyndside offers a serene escape with its lush greenery and friendly community atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely travel experience, with easy access to nearby attractions. Highlights include quaint local shops and parks perfect for relaxation or picnics. The suburb is well-connected, making it a convenient base for exploring the natural wonders of the region, including the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. Lyndside is an ideal spot for those looking to experience the laid-back lifestyle of Queensland.

Things to do in Tropical North Queensland

Tropical North Queensland offers an array of exciting activities, including snorkelling and diving in the stunning Great Barrier Reef. Visitors can explore various Queensland tours, including TNQ holiday tours and the best reef tours available. For those looking to discover the region's unique beauty, a range of guided tours is also on offer, ensuring an unforgettable experience in this beautiful part of Australia.

Shopping

Near the vibrant waterfront, you can explore the Cairns Central Shopping Centre for a variety of shops. For unique souvenirs, the Rusty's Markets offer an array of local crafts and produce. Don’t miss the night markets for an eclectic mix of artisan goods and food stalls.

Recreation

In Tropical North Queensland, indulge in rejuvenating spa treatments at luxury wellness retreats overlooking stunning landscapes. Explore yoga sessions on pristine beaches and partake in mindfulness workshops that embrace the natural beauty, whilst enjoying fresh, locally-sourced cuisine that nourishes both body and soul.

Adventure

In Tropical North Queensland, explore the Great Barrier Reef, where snorkelling and diving unveil vibrant coral gardens and marine life. Experience the thrills of white-water rafting on the Tully River, or hike through the lush Daintree Rainforest, immersing yourself in its breathtaking biodiversity and ancient landscapes.

Nightlife

Tropical North Queensland offers a vibrant nightlife with venues like the lively Gilligan’s, perfect for dancing and socialising, and the laid-back Jack & Newell, ideal for a relaxed evening. For a unique experience, the Courthouse Hotel serves up local brews in a charming setting.

*Distances are measured in a straight line; actual driving distances may vary depending on the route.

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Find the best attractions near Tropical North Queensland

Tropical North Queensland offers a wealth of attractions for visitors seeking scenic beauty and adventure. Explore stunning national parks, relax at luxurious island resorts, and immerse yourself in the lush landscapes of tropical islands. Whether you're after thrilling outdoor experiences or simply wish to unwind in serene surroundings, this region promises unforgettable memories, perfectly embodying the essence of tourism in Australia.

  • Staten River National Park: Discover stunning scenery and immerse yourself in adventure amidst lush landscapes. Enjoy outdoor activities like hiking and wildlife spotting in this tranquil haven, just 40.2km from Tropical North Queensland.

Best time to go to Tropical North Queensland

The best time to visit Tropical North Queensland depends on your weather preferences. The hottest average temperature around Tropical North Queensland is in March, when weather is mostly cloudy and rainfall is moderate rain. The coolest average temperature around Tropical North Queensland is in July when weather is mostly sunny and rainfall is no rain.

calendarCalendar MonthtemperatureTemperaturerainPrecipitationmostlyCloudiness
January75.2°F (24.0°C)Frequent RainMostly Cloudy
February74.8°F (23.8°C)Moderate RainMostly Cloudy
March77.4°F (25.2°C)Moderate RainMostly Cloudy
April76.5°F (24.7°C)Light RainMostly Sunny
May67.5°F (19.7°C)No RainMostly Cloudy
June66.4°F (19.1°C)No RainMostly Sunny
July63.9°F (17.7°C)No RainMostly Sunny
August64.8°F (18.2°C)No RainMostly Sunny
September68.4°F (20.2°C)No RainMostly Sunny
October72.0°F (22.2°C)No RainMostly Sunny
November74.3°F (23.5°C)Light RainMostly Sunny
December75.7°F (24.3°C)Light RainMostly Sunny

The nearest major airports for your trip to Tropical North Queensland

When planning your visit to Tropical North Queensland, you can fly into several major airports. Cairns International Airport (CNS) is the closest, situated 252.7km from your destination. Excellent nearby hotels include the 5-star Hilton Cairns and Crystalbrook Riley, both 6.4km away, and Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns, just 4.8km from the airport. WEIpa Airport (WEI) is another option, located 497.3km away, with the Weipa Motel Resort and Albatross Bay Resort both 8.0km from the airport. Lastly, Townsville Airport (TSV), 442.6km away, offers options like the 5-star Rambutan Resort and the 4.5-star Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville, both situated 4.8km from the airport.

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