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.

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

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

Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour

Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef

Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns

Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets

Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Top hotels in Cairns North

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Everything is good about the hotel but the location is not very convenient. It takes about 30 minutes walk to the reef boat ports and 20 minutes to the downtown.
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Great location clean tidy room and helpful staff
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Cairns Queens Court
It was alright, considering the hotel room was basically for sleepover. Location was ideal. Overall, 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Bohemia Resort Cairns
Staff was good amenities decent too
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Cairns Sheridan Hotel
A very nice place, well kept, clean rooms, very cordial and efficient staff. In particular Mr Sebastian and Ms Ane at the front desk were very efficient and of immense help in making our stay so pleasant. Even the lady in housekeeping did an excellent job of cleaning the room. Thanks so much
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Hotel Tropiq
Room was moldy, staff not helpful when asked to fix issues, rooms has insect investation, and mattresses where knackered, overall was not good and wont stay there again
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
