Stratford Travel Guide
Cairns
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 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.
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 Night Markets
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.
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
Soar above the treetops of the rain forest, gorges and mountains of North Queensland in a glass-enclosed cable car.
Things to do
Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park: ,Culture & Wildlife Tour (R1)
Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Fitzroy Island Day Trip 11am to 5pm Ferry INC Snorkel Equipment
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns
Top hotels in Stratford
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
We did not avail ourselves of breakfast so unable to comment . Overall our experience was very positive. Family friendly & well organised, great service, great food & friendly helpful staff. We loved our stay & would happily recommend it to others
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Good hotel with helpful friendly staff. Shower I. Bathroom was a bit unsafe with scalding risk and the room had a very old and noisy fridge. We enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
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Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Crystalbrook Flynn
This was an incredible place! We felt like absolute royalty staying here. The only reason I haven’t given five stars is because our room had an odd smell. It smelt like there was a water leak somewhere (that mouldy damp smell). We only stayed one night and alerted staff when we left. I’d think that ...
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Hilton Cairns
The room was perfect for our stay. The breakfast was exceptional! The breakfast staff were extremely sufficient, kind, and most acommodating. Hotel close to harbor and sufficient for walking to downtown establishments. Will stay here nexttime in Cairns. Thank you Hotel Hilton.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Crystalbrook Riley
very relax and staffs are friendly. Everything is near by and easy to walk around. Highly recommend to stay here.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Stratford
Whitfield
While there might not be top attractions in Whitfield, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens.
Aeroglen
If you're spending some time in Aeroglen, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Skydive The Reef Cairns are top sights worth seeing.
Barron
Barron might not have many top sights, but Australian Armour and Artillery Museum and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Machans Beach
Though Machans Beach may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Yorkeys Knob Beach and Australian Armour and Artillery Museum.
Holloways Beach
Beaches, restaurants and gardens are just a few things travellers enjoy about Holloways Beach. Check out Yorkeys Knob Beach or Holloways Beach while you're exploring the area.
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