North Queensland

Tropical North Queensland is general term referring to varying regions of the northern part of Queensland. The generally accepted definition is an area from about the city of Mackay north to the tip of Cape York. What is generally accepted as Tropical North Queensland includes the cities of Mackay, Townsville and Cairns and the Australian islands of the Torres Strait. It also includes several world heritage listed areas, such as the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics.

The main population and administrative centre of the region is located in Cairns. Other key population centres include Cooktown, the Atherton Tableland, Weipa and the Torres Strait Islands.

Cairns, North Queensland
Cairns is a warm, sophisticated place, thriving with colour and life. The capital of the Tropical North, Cairns has unlimited activities and attractions to keep you busy...

Where to stay

Port Douglas, North Queensland
Get lost in the natural beauty and explore the World Heritage listed areas of Greater Daintree and Cape Tribulation national parks...

Palm Cove, North Queensland
Palm Cove and its beaches are known as one of the most popular holiday destinations in North Queensland. Palm Cove lies just south of Port Douglas and the world heritage listed Daintree rainforest...

Cape Tribulation, North Queensland
Cape Tribulation is a headland and locality in northern Queensland - 110 km north of Cairns. It is located within the Daintree National Park and the Wet Tropics World Heritage area...

Port Hinchinbrook, North Queensland
Port Hinchinbrook is the gateway to Hinchinbrook Island and the Hinchinbrook area. Port Hinchinbrook is situated halfway between Townsville and Cairns...

Northern Beaches, North Queensland
Mission Beach is a small village along the Coral Sea in Tropical North Queensland. The popular tourist destination of Dunk Island lies 4 km offshore. Mission Beach is a thriving tourist town that has been able to maintain its small town feel...