Burketown Information

Explore other great holiday locations in Tropical North Queensland.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Hinchinbrook Island

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

• Karumba

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

• Kuranda

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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