Cairns Central Business District Travel Guide

Cairns

Cairns which includes a city
Cairns Central Business District
Cairns Central Business District
Cairns Central Business District
Cairns Central Business District

Popular places to visit

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
The Cairns Museum

The Cairns Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at The Cairns Museum during your trip to Cairns. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

The Cairns Museum

Reef Fleet Terminal

4/5(52 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Cairns with a trip to Reef Fleet Terminal. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

Reef Fleet Terminal

Cairns Central Shopping Centre

4/5(37 reviews)

During your visit to Cairns, 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.

Cairns Central Shopping Centre

Things to do

Great Barrier Reef Snorkel and Dive Cruise

Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

Rp2.754.992
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Rp2.283.564
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Couple snorkeling among abundant coral reefs and marine species at the Green Island Reef in Cairns

Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Rp1.188.107
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Dancers performing at the Rainforestation Nature Park in Australia

Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park: ,Culture & Wildlife Tour (R1)

Rp1.308.008
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park: ,Culture & Wildlife Tour (R1)
train on bridge in cairns

Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour

Rp2.278.114
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
Seastar Luxury Outer Reef Tour

Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour

Rp2.888.518
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour
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Top hotels in Cairns Central Business District

Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is Rp2.984.932 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
Rp2.984.932
Rp3.283.425 total
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Very comfortable and in a great location with views across the water. Very close to the reef ferry terminal and a short stroll to the main drag. Has a slight air of tropical decay, but everything was clean and the service excellent."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Hilton Cairns
Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn

5 out of 5
85 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is Rp2.437.695 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
Rp2.437.695
Rp2.681.464 total
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (969 reviews)
Would stay again with no hesitation
"Lovely hotel in the heart of Carines Esplanade. Walking distance to all major attractions (night market, lagoon, reef, rusty's and shopping) and transport (central train station for Kuranda train and buses). Very helpful staff (Ricardo and Manuel especially). Hotel was very clean, rooms were too ..."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

Crystalbrook Flynn
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road, Cairns, QLD
The price is Rp2.952.596 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
Rp2.952.596
Rp3.247.856 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
"Great location overlooking the marina"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley

5 out of 5
131-141 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is Rp2.910.309 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
Rp2.910.309
Rp3.201.340 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"Not much information giving to us when we arrived. Everything was well kept and the pool was fabulous. Things we were not informed of were things like umbrella use, bikes for hire, when we asked about transport one of the staff gave us a look like we should know. Being out of country these things ..."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Crystalbrook Riley
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

4 out of 5
Cnr Abbott And Florence Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is Rp1.513.859 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
Rp1.513.859
Rp1.665.245 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 in their ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey

5 out of 5
163 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is Rp2.014.829 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
Rp2.014.829
Rp2.216.312 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (860 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Crystalbrook Bailey
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Other neighbourhoods around 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
Cairns Esplanade featuring a luxury hotel or resort, swimming and a pool

Cairns North

Pristine beaches and ample dining options are well-reviewed features of Cairns North. Make a stop by top sights like Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland while you're exploring the area.

Cairns North
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Westcourt

You'll enjoy the casinos and shopping in Westcourt. You might want to make time for a stop at DFO Cairns or Cazalys Cairns.

Westcourt
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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
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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
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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

Cairns Central Business District Travel Guide