It is an area that starts as far south as Orpheus Island and stretches through a region where the rainforest meets the reef that encompasses two World Heritage Areas, the ‘Wet Tropic’ and the Great Barrier Reef, and all the way along Cape York Peninsula, to include the islands north of the peninsula.

The region includes the tropical islands of the Cairns and Great Barrier Reef that caters for a variety of budgets and tastes, providing some accessible and memorable island experiences along the Queensland coastline.

From Bedarra Island, Dunk Island, Double Island, Fitzroy Island, Green Island, Hinchinbrook Island, Lizard Island, Orpheus Island to Poruma Island, there are a considerable range of accommodation options, from 5 star luxury resorts, boutique hotels, eco style chalets, self-contained, family and children friendly accommodation.

The region encompasses a myriad of experiences for the visitor - from world acclaimed Great Barrier Reef and its tropical islands through to the the lush rainforests, waterfalls, national parks and world heritage listed areas to the north, including the Daintree National Park.

Check out our listing of Tropical North Queensland accommodation. In addition to our listed online travel guide information, contact the local tourism visitor centre for your destination for more attractions, tours, local maps and other information.