Holloways Beach Travel Guide

Cairns

Popular places to visit

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Cairns Esplanade

4.5/5(57 reviews)

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

Cairns Esplanade
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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
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Palm Cove Beach

4.5/5(39 reviews)

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.

Palm Cove Beach
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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
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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
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Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

4.5/5(67 reviews)

Soar above the treetops of the rain forest, gorges and mountains of North Queensland in a glass-enclosed cable car.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Things to do

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Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

Rp2.586.205
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise
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Sunlover Reef Cruises Cairns Great Barrier Reef Experience

Rp2.916.196
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Sunlover Reef Cruises Cairns Great Barrier Reef Experience
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Small Group Kuranda Tour via Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail

Rp2.015.756
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small Group Kuranda Tour via Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail
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Ocean Free Green Island and Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise

Rp2.854.802
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ocean Free Green Island and Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise
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Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip

Rp1.872.505
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip
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Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Catamaran

Rp2.660.389
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Catamaran
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Top hotels in Holloways Beach

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
The price is Rp1.329.326 per night from 30 May to 31 May
Rp1.329.326
per night
30 May - 31 May
Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews.
7.6/10 Good! (997 reviews)
Family catch up
"This accomodation was cheap. In the location that we needed to catch with family as we all live interstate. I will definitely book here again."

Reviewed on 7 May 2024

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Beach Resort
Cairns Beach Resort
3.5 out of 5
129-135 Oleander Street, Holloways Beach, QLD
The price is Rp2.975.798 per night from 17 May to 18 May
Rp2.975.798
per night
17 May - 18 May
Enjoy a beach locale, daily housekeeping and a garden.
8.8/10 Excellent! (314 reviews)
"I really liked the location to not only the local beach and a little local cafe, but into Cairns or out to the sky rail. There’s so much to do and location was perfect to do it all with"

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2024

Cairns Beach Resort
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road, Cairns, QLD
The price is Rp2.400.216 per night from 27 May to 28 May
Rp2.400.216
per night
27 May - 28 May
Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews.
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Upscale hotel
"This is an upscale hotel. If you are looking for that, with the same clientele, this is the place for you. If you are looking for something that is Australian, this is not it - staff are mostly foreign, catering to foreigners."

Reviewed on 2 May 2024

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is Rp2.026.767 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
Rp2.026.767
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Very nice accommodation, friendly staffs, conveniently located. Nice room. Very clean. Highly recommended."

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Crystalbrook Flynn
Crystalbrook Flynn
5 out of 5
85 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is Rp2.160.108 per night from 27 May to 28 May
Rp2.160.108
per night
27 May - 28 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (458 reviews)
"Cons: The hotel parking was full and the street parking was full, being a Saturday night. We ended up parking a few blocks away. The breakfast was very underwhelming and basic for the price. Pros: The room was very clean and the staff were friendly."

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Crystalbrook Flynn
Crystalbrook Bailey
Crystalbrook Bailey
5 out of 5
163 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is Rp1.876.457 per night from 26 May to 27 May
Rp1.876.457
per night
26 May - 27 May
Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
9/10 Wonderful! (462 reviews)
"All over first class property and service"

Reviewed on 9 May 2024

Crystalbrook Bailey
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Other neighbourhoods around Holloways Beach

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Machans Beach

Though Machans Beach may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cairns Esplanade and Yorkeys Knob Beach.

Machans Beach
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Yorkeys Knob

Yorkeys Knob is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yorkeys Knob Beach and Half Moon Bay Golf Course.

Yorkeys Knob
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Aeroglen

If you're spending some time in Aeroglen, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Skydive The Reef Cairns are top sights worth seeing.

Aeroglen
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway featuring rainforest and landscape views

Smithfield

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Smithfield. You might want to make time for a stop at Skyrail Rainforest Cableway or Smithfield Shopping Centre.

Smithfield
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Trinity Park

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Trinity Park and surrounding area, you can visit Half Moon Bay Golf Course and Moon River Beach.

Trinity Park
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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

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