How to holiday in tropical North Queensland depending on your budget
With unspoiled beaches, the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics of Queensland Rainforest and balmy temperatures all year round, Tropical North Queensland remains one of the most popular spots to holiday in Australia.
In fact, it was voted number one in our recent 9Travel Aussie Travel Trends Index.And however much you want to spend on a holiday there, there's an option for you.
Here are our picks of the best options in each of the most popular spots.
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Oaks Port Douglas is a good mid-range option. Supplied
Port Douglas
Save on a luxurious holiday in Port Douglas.
Head to Silkari Lagoons, a series of sparkling blue pools peppered with modern hotel rooms.
Options include swim-out rooms, spa rooms and private plunge pool rooms.
Spend and get fun for the family at Oaks Port Douglas, which has everything you need right in the grounds of the resort.
Kids can make a splash in the large lagoon pool or dedicated children's pool, while mum and dad can sip on cocktails at the swim-up bar.
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Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas is at the affordable end in Port Douglas. Supplied
Splurge on five star luxury at the Sheraton Grand Mirage Port Douglas, nestled in 147 hectares of tropical gardens and two hectares of sparkling lagoon pools.
If your love language is food, the Sheraton is sure to tantalise your taste buds, with seven on-site bars and restaurants.
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Sheraton Port Douglas is a luxury choice. Supplied
Palm Cove
Save at a great spot only metres from the beach.
NRMA Palm Cove Holiday Park is the perfect, affordable destination for a relaxing Tropical North Queensland holiday.
The park offers a range of accommodation including powered and unpowered sites for caravanning and camping.
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NRMA Park Palm Cove is right by the beach for a bargain price. Supplied
Spend by booking Mantra Amphora Resort on the spectacular waterfront of Palm Cove's palm-fringed beach.
Accommodation ranges from hotel rooms to self-contained one, two and three bedroom apartments.
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Mantra Palm Cove has a spectacular setting. Supplied
Splurge by visiting The Reef House & Spa is an award-winning boutique sanctuary offering spacious rooms and suites mere metres from the pristine white sands of Palm Cove Beach.
This boutique hotel and spa is popular with adults and couples.
The Reef House, Palm Cove has luxury interiors. Supplied
Mission Beach
Save on a family trip to Kurrimine Beach Holiday Parkan award-winning, family owned and operated park located at the southern end of Kurrimine Beach, a quiet fishing village untouched by major development.
The holiday park has accommodation to fit all budgets including beach sacks, cabins, villas and caravan and camping sites.
Kurrimine Beach Holiday Park has cute cabins. Supplied
Spend at Castaways Mission Beachthe ultimate beachfront escape in the tropics.
Idyllically bound by the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage Wet Tropics Rainforest, the resort is the perfect destination for couples, families or groups of friends.
Castaways Resort and Spa Mission Beach is a top choice. Supplied
Splurge by staying at The Elandra Mission Beacha stunning boutique resort hidden among six hectares of private tropical rainforest.
There are 20 boutique designer resort rooms, each meticulously crafted to provide a haven of comfort and style.
Elandra Mission Beach is right in the rainforest. Supplied
Cairns
Save with a stay at BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut Resort, where you'll find exceptional value in a vibrant, family-friendly setting.
Enjoy spacious accommodations, fun-filled activities for all ages, and the perfect base to explore the region — all without breaking the bank.
Cairns Big4 is affordable and very popular with families. Supplied
Cairns Novotel is a great base in Cairns. Supplied
Spend a bit more for a taste of luxury at Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort.
This stylish retreat offers a blend of modern comfort and tropical elegance, complete with a stunning lagoon pool, exquisite dining options, and easy access to Cairns' attractions.
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Cairns Crystalbrook is a five-star resort. Supplied
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Splurge at Crystalbrook Riley, a five-star haven that offers unmatched luxury with its chic design, world-class service and breathtaking views of the Coral Sea.
Pamper yourself with indulgent spa treatments, gourmet dining experiences, and private beach access.
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