Cairns North Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

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

Cairns Central Shopping Centre
During your visit to Tropical North Waterfront, you can do some window-shopping at Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

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

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

Palm Cove Beach
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.

Cairns Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Cairns Convention Centre during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.
Things to do

Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets

Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns

Fitzroy Island Day Trip 11am to 5pm Ferry INC Snorkel Equipment

Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour
Top hotels in Cairns North

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Very tired but clean room. The view was excellent and the size of the room was good. Breakfast was quite basic but tasty. I approached a staff member during breakfast for a couple of extra serviettes and her response was " well you could have gotten them from over there" as she pointed to the desk ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
We didnt have breakfast,
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Hotel Tropiq
Comfortable room,helpful staff
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Bohemia Resort Cairns
Dirty
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

Cairns Queens Court
Said they had breakfast online, there was no breakfast. Has ants and cockroaches everywhere. Not sure why it has such high ratings. I wouldn’t come again.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Cairns Sheridan Hotel
Clean rooms, very friendly staff, and close to the airport.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
