Cairns North Travel Guide

Cairns

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Popular places to visit

Cairns Esplanade showing a pool, a luxury hotel or resort and swimming

Cairns Esplanade

4.5/5(57 reviews)

Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.

Cairns Esplanade
Palm Cove Beach

Palm Cove Beach

4.5/5(39 reviews)

Located in between the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, this palm tree-lined beach is an idyllic spot to take it easy or begin an adventure.

Palm Cove Beach
Cairns Marlin Marina

Cairns Marlin Marina

4.5/5(25 reviews)

Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.

Cairns Marlin Marina
Esplanade Lagoon which includes a hotel and a coastal town

Esplanade Lagoon

4.5/5(30 reviews)

Relax after a day of sightseeing or cool down from the summer heat in this fresh-water lagoon, one of Cairns’ best city attractions.

Esplanade Lagoon
Cairns Night Markets

Cairns Night Markets

4/5(18 reviews)

During your trip to Cairns, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Cairns Night Markets. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the local tours.

Cairns Night Markets
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway featuring rainforest and forest scenes

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station

4.5/5(67 reviews)

Soar above the treetops of the rain forest, gorges and mountains of North Queensland in a glass-enclosed cable car.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station

Things to do

Stunning Mossman Gorge

Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest Day Tour

Rp2.895.760
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest Day Tour
crocodile jumping for food with people watching in cairns

Kuranda & Hartley's Crocodile Adventure

Rp2.951.910
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kuranda & Hartley's Crocodile Adventure
QuickCoast passing Purtaboi Island enroute to Dunk Island and Brammo Bay

Cairns: Explore & Hike Dunk Island - Full Day Tour

Rp1.700.557
per adult
Cairns: Explore & Hike Dunk Island - Full Day Tour
Double Pack-Ancient Rainforest and Waterfalls!

Double Pack-Ancient Rainforest and Waterfalls!

Rp3.433.200
per adult
Double Pack-Ancient Rainforest and Waterfalls!
Australian Armour & Artillery Museum with Transfers

Australian Armour & Artillery Museum with Transfers - Half Day PM

Rp1.112.314
per adult
Australian Armour & Artillery Museum with Transfers - Half Day PM
Great Barrier Reef Snorkel and Dive Cruise

Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

Rp2.703.244
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise
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Top hotels in Cairns North

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
The price is Rp1.996.333 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
Rp1.996.333
Rp2.195.966 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
Not Luxury- but good value. Great location
"The hotel is a good value for the money. It isn’t a luxury hotel. It is clean and the beds are great. It is in a great location. The rooms could use some renovation, but overall they are ok. We did notice mold in the heat vent above the shower. One disappointing thing was that the pool and hot tub ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

4 out of 5
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is Rp2.542.054 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
Rp2.542.054
Rp2.796.259 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Good location"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Cairns Queens Court

Cairns Queens Court

3.5 out of 5
167-173 Sheridan St, Cairns North, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice pool. Friendly staff. Great shower"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

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Cairns Queens Court
Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

4 out of 5
295 Sheridan Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is Rp2.367.193 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
Rp2.367.193
Rp2.603.912 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Hotel was clean close to town and airport. Good sized room. Only complaint was the meal we had at the hotel restaurant, go somewhere else to eat."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Cairns Sheridan Hotel
Acacia Court Hotel

Acacia Court Hotel

3.5 out of 5
223-227 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
5.8/10 (1,003 reviews)
"Lovely location at quiet end of Esplanade, great facilities and veiw. Staff were friendly and we are made to feel very welcome. Building is dates but under renovations so will be improving. If I could improve one thing, it would be the dining, dinner options did not interest me and buffet breakfast ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

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Acacia Court Hotel
Hotel Tropiq

Hotel Tropiq

3.5 out of 5
179 Sheridan Street, Cairns North, QLD
Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (403 reviews)
"Efficient check-in and check out. After hours check-in was well communicated and efficient. Easy early morning checkout process."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

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Hotel Tropiq
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Other neighbourhoods around Cairns North

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Manunda

Shopping, gardens and spas are some highlights of Manunda. You might stop by Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland or Cairns Performing Arts Centre while you're in the area.

Manunda
Cairns which includes a city

Cairns Central Business District

4.5/5(69 area reviews)

Cairns Central Business District is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Marlin Marina.

Cairns Central Business District
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Parramatta Park

Parramatta Park is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cazaly's Stadium and Barlow Park.

Parramatta Park
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Edge Hill

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Edge Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens or Mount Whitfield Conservation Park.

Edge Hill
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Aeroglen

If you're spending some time in Aeroglen, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Skydive The Reef Cairns are top sights worth seeing.

Aeroglen
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Bungalow

The beaches and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Bungalow. Want to see more of the surrounding area? DFO Cairns and Cazalys Cairns are a few top sights nearby.

Bungalow

Cairns North Travel Guide