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An aerial view of waves lapping a sandy beach, fringed by palm trees and rainforest, Tropical North Queensland

Cairns, Port Douglas & Tropical North Queensland Holidays


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Tropical North Queensland is a vibrant and captivating region of Australia, boasting an abundance of natural attractions, including the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest and incredible beaches along the coast. It’s also gateway to the Northern Great Barrier Reef, its vibrant reef systems and tropical islands.

Base yourself in popular Cairns to be right in the heart of the action, tropical Port Douglas for a relaxed stay, or the beachside villages of Palm Cove and Trinity Beach. All are ideally located to explore the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.

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OUR HOLIDAYS TO CAIRNS, PORT DOUGLAS & TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSLAND

Nobody offers more ways to explore Tropical North Queensland than Trailfinders.

Here's a snapshot of some of our most popular Tropical North Queensland holidays. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, click on the link below them to see our complete range of holidays and tours in the destination.
If you'd like to see how you could fit this state into a wider exploration of the country - take a look at our Australia Holidays page.
City, Rock & Reef
Multi Centre Holiday
18 days / 17 nights

Perfect for first time visitors, this fantastic three stop holiday brings together Australia’s most iconic and unforgettable attractions.

Guide Price: €4,779 £4,199 pp

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Absolute Luxury Queensland
Multi Centre Holiday
18 days / 17 nights

Stay in luxurious, unique hotels as you explore this diverse state.

Guide Price: €7,099 £6,179 pp

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Queensland Highlights
Multi Centre Holiday
21 days / 20 nights

This fantastic holiday brings together many of the highlights of this incredible state, from laidback and refined beach towns to the crystal clear waters of the Great Barrier Reef and iconic K’gari (Fraser Island).

Guide Price: €6,299 £5,129 pp

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Barrier Reef Roaming
Motorhome
18 days / 17 nights

From the comfort and convenience of your motorhome, explore Queensland’s coast with its spectacular beaches and tropical wonders of the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef.

Guide Price: €3,249 £2,799 pp

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Best of Cairns, Great Barrier Reef & Daintree
Guided Small Group Adventure Tour
5 days / 4 nights

Journey through some of Australia’s greatest natural wonders on this five-day trip through Queensland.

Guide Price: €1845 £1650 pp

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East Coast Explorer
Motorhome
27 days / 26 nights

For those who have the luxury of time and a love of coastlines, sweeping beaches and marine wildlife then this motorhome holiday is the perfect choice.

Guide Price: €3,279 £3,099 pp

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WHERE TO GO IN CAIRNS, PORT DOUGLAS & TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSLAND

Each region of Tropical North Queensland boasts its own attractions and it’s no exaggeration to say each merits exploration in its own right.

The tiles below the Tropical North Queensland map show more details on each holiday destination. Alternatively, if you are looking for some inspiration, give us a call and speak to one of our expert travel consultants.
Cairns
Cairns
The gateway to Tropical North Queensland and several of the northern islands of the Great Barrier Reef, lively Cairns makes for a fun, convenient base with a pretty esplanade and buzzing marina.
Port Douglas
Port Douglas
One of Queensland’s most beloved holiday hotspots, mellow Port Douglas is just an hour north of Cairns and boasts pretty streets, alfresco cafés and spectacular Four Mile Beach.
Palm Cove & Trinity Beach
Palm Cove & Trinity Beach
Just 25 minutes drive north of Cairns, dip into quaint boutiques and dine out at the sophisticated restaurants of Palm Cove, or live like a local in laidback Trinity Beach.
The Daintree
The Daintree
Combining tropical rainforest, dazzling white beaches and a strong Aboriginal heritage, the picturesque Daintree region is a nature lover’s paradise making for a fascinating addition to your holiday.
The Atherton Tablelands
The Atherton Tablelands
The fertile plains of the tropical tablelands are blessed with a warm temperate climate and wealth of natural beauty, with breath taking waterfalls and amazing local produce to try.
Mission Beach
Mission Beach
Two hours south of Cairns the peaceful hamlet of Mission Beach offers both relaxation and adventure in equal measure. Enjoy a nature walk, visit local galleries and relax on the glorious beach.
Great Barrier Reef Islands From Cairns
Great Barrier Reef Islands From Cairns
Fitzroy Island Resort is just 45 minutes from Cairns by ferry and offers great value in a beautiful location. Alternately, hop on a seaplane to reach remote and luxurious Lizard Island.
Great Barrier Reef Islands From Mission Beach & Townsville
Great Barrier Reef Islands From Mission Beach & Townsville
Popular Magnetic Island is just 45 minutes by ferry from Townsville, whilst exclusive Bedarra Island Resort is 30 minutes by boat or a scenic 15 minutes by helicopter from Mission Beach.

OUR RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN CAIRNS, PORT DOUGLAS & TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSLAND

We feature a great range of accommodation in Cairns, Port Douglas and Tropical North Queensland. Choose from a modern self-catering apartment, pretty resorts with fantastic facilities or even an immersive nature retreat with activities included.

What you won’t find here are thousands of Tropical North Queensland hotels to wade through. We have done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay and our travel consultants are on hand to help, often with first-hand experience.

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Silky Oaks Lodge, Mossman
5 star

Port Douglas Nature Retreats

Nestled on the banks of the Mossman River and neighbouring the World Heritage listed Daintree National Park, this luxury lodge is the ideal place to experience the natural rainforest of Tropical North Queensland whilst still offering easy access to Port Douglas and the Great Barrier Reef.
Crystalbrook Riley
5 star

Cairns

One of Cairns’ chicest, luxury resorts, cool and contemporary Crystalbrook Riley is set slightly away from the buzz of the city for a more peaceful stay.
Daintree Ecolodge
4 star

The Daintree, Tablelands & Mission Beach

Cloaked in the heart of the Daintree, this friendly ecolodge allows you to reconnect with nature.
Coconut Grove
5 star

Port Douglas

Arguably Port Douglas’ most luxurious apartments, stylish Coconut Grove oozes sophistication and is ideally situated on cosmopolitan Macrossan Street, just over 100 metres from Four Mile Beach.
Glass House Mountains Ecolodge
3 star

Fraser Island (K'Gari), Noosa & The Sunshine Coast

Surrounded by verdant forest and fruit orchards, this tranquil self-catering property is bursting with character.
Thala Beach Nature Reserve
4 plus star

Port Douglas Nature Retreats

Sitting spectacularly atop a headland with breathtaking ocean vistas, secluded Thala nestles within 145 acres of tropical rainforest alongside picturesque beaches.

WHAT TO DO IN CAIRNS PORT DOUGLAS & TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSLAND

As well as some awe-inspiring sights, Tropical North Queensland is also home to unforgettable experiences. These provide a unique way to experience the area’s natural splendour that sightseeing alone simply can’t replace.

Every stay in Tropical North Queensland should include both a Great Barrier Reef and a Daintree Rainforest Experience. With a range of different options, ask our expert travel consultants to guide you, or take a look at some of our most popular tours below.

Our collection of unmissable experiences will really help bring your Tropical North Queensland holiday to life.
Outer Barrier Reef Cruise
7-10 hours
Departs: Cairns

Swimming, snorkelling and scuba diving are all fabulous ways to view the amazing coral and marine ...

Cape Tribulation & Daintree Rainforest
Approx 9 hours if picked up from Port Douglas / Approx 12 hours if picked up from Cairns
Departs: Port Douglas

A leader in the field of ecotourism the Centre provides an excellent introduction to the wonders of ...

Wavedancer Island Sailing
7-10 hours
Departs: Cairns

A memorable sailing experience; view coral from a glass bottom boat and snorkel amongst colourful ...

Rainforest Wildlife Tour
8-11 hours
Departs: Cairns

About 80% of Australia’s wildlife is nocturnal and the Atherton Tablelands is a great place to spot ...

Silversonic Snorkel Adventure
7-10 hours
Departs: Cairns

This high-speed catamaran whisks to three separate Outer Reef sites, meaning less travel time and ...

Kuranda, Scenic Rail & Skyrail
8-10 hours
Departs: Cairns, Palm Cove & Port Douglas

This scenic rail journey cuts through dramatic gorges en route to Kuranda ...


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