Tropical North Queensland Information

Explore other great holiday locations in Tropical North Queensland.

• Almaden

Train buffs take note. The Savannahlander is one of tropical North Queensland's unusual rail journeys. It runs from Cairns to Forsayth... read more

• Atherton

Atherton is the 'capital' of the lovely Tropical Tablelands, a land of beautiful lakes, waterfalls, rich red soil and tropical... read more

• Aurukun

Aurukun is a local authority, one of two Aboriginal communities in Queensland which is not governed by a Deed of Grant in Trust... read more

• Ayton

Ayton is a good spot to revive your spirits. Strategically placed on the Cooktown to Cape Tribulation road known as The Bloomfield Track... read more

• Babinda

The small blue timber building on the corner of Bruce Highway and Monro Street clearly indicates that this community is serious about tourism... read more

• Bedarra Island

Located just off the Queensland coast midway between Townsville and Cairns lies Bedarra Island - a part of the Family Group of Islands... read more

• Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park

This is one of Queensland's most scenic national parks. Numerous freshwater springs feed Lawn Hill Creek, and the park features spectacular... read more

• Burketown

The Gulf Savannah is an interesting region to visit all year, however, during the monsoonal season, transportation methods must be carefully... read more

• Cairns

Cairns is the heart of Tropical North Queensland and Australia's primary gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Cairns is a vibrant, eclectic... read more

• Cape Tribulation

Cape Tribulation is a small village in Tropical North Queensland where the frontier of the north really begins. Once you cross the Daintree... read more

• Cape York

Cape York and the Gulf Savannah in Tropical North Queensland are truly the last Australian frontier. Located on the northernmost tip of... read more

• Cardwell

Situated on the waterfront of the Northern entrance to the Hinchinbrook Channel, Cardwell is a small town with all civic facilities and... read more

• Chillagoe

140 kilometres west of Mareeba, the former mining town of Chillagoe is one of the favoured haunts of mining buffs tracing the heady days... read more

• Chillagoe Pinnacles

Dry tropical open woodlands in this national park hide underground caves of breathtaking natural beauty. Pockets of deciduous vine thicket... read more

• Cobbold Gorge

Cobbold Gorge is a pristine natural environment located in North Queensland. The gorge itself is unique with its narrow shape and ancient... read more

• Coen

There's plenty of life in the old mining community of Coen. Originally the town was created around a repeater station in the Overland... read more

• Cooktown

Cooktown is a small frontier town located in the far north of Tropical North Queensland. Cooktown boasts a unique character that is evidenced... read more

• Cow Bay

As your vehicle leaves the ferry on the northern bank of the Daintree River you know you have arrived at a very special place... read more

• Croydon

General Information: The Gulf Savannah is an interesting region to visit all year, however, during the monsoon season, transportation methods... read more

• Daintree

The township of Daintree, perched on a bend of the Daintree River, is just further on from the turn off to the Daintree Ferry... read more

• Dimbulah

Dimbulah gives access to the historic Hodgkinson Goldfield. Tyrconnell, Kingsborough and Mt Mulligan were towns which developed around crushing... read more

• Doomadgee

Doomadgee offers a good service point on the Savannah way west of Burketown (138 kilometres from the Northern Territory border)... read more

• Double Island

Just off the coast of Palm Cove, Double Island is an exclusive island getaway. Privately owned and operated, Double Island can only be hired... read more

• Dunk Island

Dunk Island a stunning island just off the coast of Mission Beach in north Queensland. Most of the island is national park, with unique... read more

• Einasleigh

Einasleigh in the 21st century is only a small community - there are no shops however there is a hotel where you can purchase food... read more

• Fitzroy Island

Fitzroy Island is located near Cairns in Tropical North Queensland and is popular for daytrips due to its close proximity to the Queensland... read more

• Forsayth

Sometimes history is more bizarre than fiction. Forsayth was once paved in gold - in a manner of speaking. Part of the Etheridge Goldfield... read more

• Gordonvale

Gordonvale, historically a sugar town and today a quintessential Australian country town with courteous storekeepers, well-preserved streetscapes... read more

• Great Barrier Reef TNQ

Stretching more than 2000km along the Queensland coastline and covering 35 million hectares, the Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest... read more

• Green Island

Green Island is a coral cay northeast of Cairns in Tropical North Queensland. Green Island is boasts an unspoilt rainforest, stunning beaches... read more

• Gregory Downs

The old Gregory Downs Hotel holds court as the centre of society. Originally built to serve passengers on the coach run from Burketown... read more

• Haggerstone Island

Haggerstone Island is located about 600 kilometres north of Cairns alongside the rugged Cape York Peninsula. It is an exclusive island retreat... read more

• Herberton

If you like painting or using the camera, then visit Herberton for some inspiration. This old tin mining town has a wonderful collection... read more

• Hinchinbrook Island

Hinchinbrook Island is Australia's largest National Park island. It is uninhabited except for the award-winning, environmentally friendly... read more

• Hope Vale

Hope Vale Aboriginal community lies 40 kilometres north of Cooktown. Originally established as a Moravian Lutheran Mission on the east coast... read more

• Horn Island

Horn Island is part of the Torres Strait Islands group at the tip of Cape York Peninsula, Australia's northernmost point. Located approximately... read more

• Innisfail

Innisfail is a prosperous, colourful town, situated on the North and South Johnstone Rivers, and is surrounded by rich green landscape... read more

• Innot Hot Springs

Tap into the healing power of the earth at Innot Hot Springs, a small town west of Ravenshoe. Here, natural underground water issues at... read more

• Irvinebank

Like sage old friends, old fig trees lining the town into Irvinebank always provide a place of welcome. These hospitable old gentlemen are... read more

• Julatten

Julatten is a place where you can have your cake and eat it too - in a manner of speaking. This small community on the road from Mossman... read more

• Karumba

The Gulf Savannah is an interesting region to visit all year, however during the monsoon season, transportation methods must be carefully... read more

• Kowanyama

The Kowanyama community has a Deed of Grant in Trust over land originally set aside as a reserve for Aboriginal people. Once an Anglican... read more

• Kuranda

The picturesque mountain retreat of Kuranda Village is just 25 kilometres northwest of Cairns in Far North Queensland, Australia... read more

• Lakeland

Lakeland is a relatively recent settlement, built to service the agricultural activities in Laura Valley. Lying at the junction of the Mulligan... read more

• Laura

Laura is a small town, with a population around 100 people on the Cape York Peninsula in Tropical North Queensland, and boasts the largest... read more

• Lizard Island

Lizard Island is a ruggedly beautiful island on the northern Great Barrier Reef in Tropical North Queensland. Lizard boasts 24 pristine... read more

• Lockhart River

Lockhart River was originally an Anglican Mission, relocated from 'Old Site' south of Cape Direction, to its present location... read more

• Low Isles

Situated 15 kilometres north-east of Port Douglas, Low Isles is a four acre coral cay surrounded by 55 acres of reef. The corals are very... read more

• Malanda

Malanda was first developed in the 1880's and has since become the milk capital of north Queensland. Situated 85km from Cairns atop the... read more

• Mareeba

Mareeba, Shire of Diversity, is the second largest Shire in Queensland. It is rich in agriculture, mining, cattle as well as horticulture... read more

• Millaa Millaa

Millaa Millaa is an Aboriginal word meaning plenty of water or waterfall and this is as true as ever as some of the most beautiful waterfalls... read more

• Mission Beach

Mission Beach is a relaxed, yet vibrant beachfront town with over 14 kilometres of magnificent golden sandy beaches. Here two World Heritage... read more

• Mornington Island

Mornington Island is an Aboriginal community and permission to land on the Island must be sought from the Mornington Shire Council by mail... read more

• Mossman

Mossman is the seat of local government and the centre of the sugar industry. It is a pleasant little town set amid the splendour of green... read more

• Mount Surprise

The 'Gulf Savannah' is an interesting region to visit all year, however, during the monsoon season, transportation methods must... read more

• Mt Molloy

The humble hamburger has been lifted to gourmet status at the Mt Molloy Cafe. Proprietors Rudy and Angela, a native of Mexico, have created... read more

• Normanton

The Gulf Savannah region extends from the Great Dividing Range in the east to the Northern Territory border in the west. The Gulf Savannah... read more

• Palm Cove

Palm Cove in Tropical North Queensland offers a serene holiday experience. Set amidst an idyllic stretch of beach and luxurious resorts... read more

• Pormpuraaw

Portland Roads is a small community which may not seem to offer much - a public phone, a taxi to meet aircraft, houses for rent and a water... read more

• Port Douglas

Port Douglas in Tropical North Queensland is one of Queensland's premier holiday destinations. Located just north of Cairns, Port Douglas... read more

• Ravenshoe

Ravenshoe, the highest town in Queensland at 930 metres, is a lush region of mountain pastures and unspoiled World Heritage rainforest... read more

• Seisia

Seisia is Australia's most northernly community. It is also the jumping off point for a range of marine based activities - day trips... read more

• Smithfield

More of a suburb than a separate entity, Smithfield is 4.5 kilometres north of Cairns on the Captain Cook Highway and is part of the growth... read more

• Thursday Island

Thursday Island is the most developed island in the Torres Strait Islands group. Located just north of Cape York Peninsula, Australia's... read more

• Tolga

Within a long stone's throw, in fact, it is 13.7 kilometres from its biggest neighbour, Atherton, along the tree shaded Kennedy Highway... read more

• Trinity Beach

Trinity Beach is a lovely beach town just north of Cairns in Tropical North Queensland. Trinity Beach boasts a relaxed holiday atmosphere... read more

• Weipa

Weipa is a mining town built by Comalco to house its employees and their families, government workers and support people for its Bauxite... read more

• Wonga Beach

Named after the beautiful Torres Strait pigeon, Wonga Beach is a quiet refuge north of Mossman. Off shore there are views to Snapper Island... read more

• Yungaburra

Just over an hour from Cairns, Yungaburra is the first stop for travellers who've completed the spectacular drive up the Gillies Highway... read more