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 Adventures - Full Day or Half Day

Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns

Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets
Top hotels in Cairns North

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cockroach in room
Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Great place friendly staff!
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Cairns Queens Court
facilities
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Hotel Tropiq
Staff were great and very helpful thankyou. Accommodation is older property but if you just need to sleep then this is perfect and close to everything. Pool was great as well after long days at football to relax
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Bohemia Resort Cairns
The place it old and run down, I saw bugs in the hallway
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

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