Tropical North Queensland

North Queensland and the Barrier Reef

This section of BCL is for Tropical North Queensland. You'll find accommodation, tours and lots of useful links Queensland cities along the coast and Great Barrier Reef through Townsville and Cairns up to Cooktown.

Winter (June, July, August) is the most popular time for tourism in the tropics, although most activities operate all year round. Mid-summer (January) can be cyclone season - watch weather forecasts and warnings here. If you are unfamiliar with North Queensland, please see the Safe Travelling in NQ website 

Hotel, resort and motel accommodation in...

• Cairns - 5 star, 4 star, 3 star and 2 star budget
• Port Douglas - 5 star, 4 star, 3 star and 2 star
• Palm Cove,
• Daintree (Cape Tribulation)
• Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays
• Bundaberg
• Gladstone
• Ingham
• Mackay
• Rockhampton
• Yeppoon
• Sunshine Coast

Great Barrier Reef, Kuranda and other Tours 

Check our tour listings for day trip, extended cruises, diving adventures and much more.

• Package tours for Cairns, Port Douglas and Palm Cove
• Adventure tours - go rafting, canoeing or explore the rainforest for single day to week-long adventures
• Day cruises - a cruise to the Great Barrier Reef is simply a must-do for visitors to North Queensland. You can also go on extended Barrier Reef cruises - there's no better way to experience the Barrier Reef
• Diving Tours in Cairns and Great Barrier Reef range from day scuba tours and instruction to overnight, four, five and six day tours.
• Hot Air Balloon tours scenic tours, or luxury tours out across the Great Barrier Reef or inland to Kuranda and the Atherton Tablelands
• Helicopter Tours in Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef
• Kuranda and Skyrail Tours
• Rainforest Tours including Daintree and Cape Tribulation

North Queensland Restaurants, Bars, Cafes

• Search North Queensland restaurants, check location, menus and prices, read reviews and book online with Menulog. 

For information about Brisbane and South-east Queensland, please see Brisbane City Life and BCL Gold Coast

For more about Sydney and New South Wales, please see Sydney City Life.