Cairns Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Cairns
Where to stay in Cairns

Cairns Central Business District
Cairns Central Business District is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Marlin Marina.

Cairns North
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Cairns North. A stop by Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland or Cairns North Beach might round out your trip.

Edge Hill
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Edge Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Tanks Arts Centre or Cairns Botanic Gardens.

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.

Palm Cove
Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Palm Cove Beach and Vie Spa Palm Cove, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.

Pacific Hotel Cairns
"Great location, comfortable room."
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Crystalbrook Flynn
"We stayed in sea view rooms and WOW what a stunning view. The hotel rooms were spacious, clean, ample and the staff was incredibly helpful. We really enjoyed our stay!"
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
"1 bedroom apartment does not sleep 3 as advertised. 3rd person sleeps on a rollaway- barely any room to put it as the apartment is tiny. Room was not ready at 2 pm for check in. Staff not friendly or helpful. Would not stay here again."
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
"Everything was great"
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

Mantra Trilogy
"The hotel was run down, dirty and horrible. Broken tiles and furniture in the room. No housekeeping the entire time I stayed. Really bad smell just outside my room and in the corridoor. Worse than backpackers but really expensive"
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026
Things to do

Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour

Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef

Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets




























