Snorkeling with green turtles on the Great Barrier Reef, and cruising beside crocodiles on Yellow Water Billabong. Dining on bush tucker in the shadow of Uluru, and sipping sugar-cane juice at a Cairns market. Listening to Kuku Yalanji storytellers in the Daintree Rainforest, and exploring Arnhem Land’s rock art with a Bininj guide.
On a trip combining the Northern Territory and Queensland, you don’t have to compromise. The region brings together some of Australia's most distinctive experiences, from sun-scorched landscapes and wildlife-rich rainforests to white-sand coastlines and Aboriginal cultural traditions shaped over millennia.
Our specialists know this part of the world well. They’ve lived here, worked here, and been to its furthest reaches, beyond the headline sites, so they can create a trip for you that reveals a deeper side of Australia. Plus, with Airnorth's routes linking Cairns, and Alice Springs, it's now easier to combine these far-reaching states into one seamless trip.
Our ideas for exploring Queensland & the Northern Territory
We can point you toward tried-and-tested routes around the two states, but we’ll also add suggestions like cruises and Outback train journeys to the mix.
Where to stay in Queensland & the Northern Territory
Our specialists have selected stays that showcase Australian hospitality at its best, including bijou B&Bs, safari-style luxury tents, and forward-thinking ecolodges.
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Longitude 131°
Opulent, stylish, and occupying an unsurpassed position in one of the most spiritually significant places in Australia, the marvellous Longitude 131° luxury lodge has 15 elevated safari-inspired tents.
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qualia
qualia offers exquisite accommodation in an idyllic location on the secluded northern tip of Hamilton Island, in The Whitsundays.
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Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon
Designed with the utmost sensitivity to the environment, Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon is a single storey construction that blends in quietly with the surrounding area while providing a range of quality accommodation.
What to do in Queensland & the Northern Territory
We’ll pepper your trip with experiences you wouldn’t find anywhere but Australia, from expert-led rock-art tours to encounters with the country’s one-of-a-kind wildlife.
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Daintree Rainforest — Aboriginal art & culture full day tour
This one day tour with your guide will visit Mossman Gorge and Shannonvale Valley, and include an art and painting class, stories and ceremonies by locals, and boardwalks through the rainforest.
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Reef & rainforest helicopter flight
This scenic helicopter flight encompasses two of the highlights the Tropical North Queensland region has to offer, the reef and rainforest.
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Sounds of silence dinner at Uluru
In front of you is the fabled Uluru; behind you are the domes of Kata Tjuta and, possibly the most spectacular sunset you have ever seen. Here you enjoy sparkling wine and a selection of delectable canapés whilst a local didgeridoo player explains and performs this traditional aboriginal instrument.
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West MacDonnell Ranges tour
Explore the West MacDonnell National Park from Alice Springs, visiting scenic gorges, waterholes, and Indigenous sites, with stops including Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, Ochre Pits, Ormiston Gorge, and Ellery Creek before returning in the evening.
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