Cairns Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Palm Cove Beach which includes tropical scenes, swimming and a sandy beach

Where to stay in Cairns

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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.

Palm Cove
Cairns which includes a city

Cairns Central Business District

4.5/5(69 area reviews)

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

Cairns Central Business District
Trinity Beach showing tropical scenes, a sandy beach and surfing

Trinity Beach

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

Trinity Beach
Cairns Esplanade featuring a luxury hotel or resort, swimming and a pool

Cairns North

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

Cairns North
Clifton Beach which includes mountains, a luxury hotel or resort and golf

Clifton Beach

Clifton Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Clifton Beach and Palm Cove Beach while in the area.

Clifton 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
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
The price is Rp1.281.564 per night from 30 May to 31 May
Rp1.281.564
per night
30 May - 31 May
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (997 reviews)
"Modern comfortable rooms with great dining and pools."

Reviewed on 1 May 2024

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road, Cairns, QLD
The price is Rp2.391.976 per night from 28 May to 29 May
Rp2.391.976
per night
28 May - 29 May
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.309.705 per night from 27 May to 28 May
Rp2.309.705
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Enjoyed staying at the Pacific Cairns. Five minute walk to the where the boats for the Islands depart and the day bus tours. Very central to eating places like the Night Markets. The bar fridge is a decent size and the bed and pillows very comfortable. I would definitely recommend staying here especially ..."

Reviewed on 24 Apr 2024

Pacific Hotel Cairns
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Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
3.5 out of 5
23-51 Anderson Road, Woree, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (650 reviews)
"It’s our third time staying here. Such a great park to stay at whilst on holidays. Clean and friendly. Definitely a place to hang out and relax. Cabins are clean and tidy. My son struggled to sleep in bunks as he is almost 6 foot. Personally I found the beds a bit too hard but that’s no fault of ..."

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2024

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
Cascade Gardens
Cascade Gardens
3.5 out of 5
175 Lake St, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and an airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (466 reviews)
"The cleanliness of the property was a 10 out of 10. The unit we stayed in was a little outdated and there was no view but this did not matter as we were so close to everything. The staff were lovely and I’d definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 9 Apr 2024

Cascade Gardens
Mantra Trilogy
Mantra Trilogy
4 out of 5
101 - 105 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, a children's pool and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,122 reviews)
"As expected"

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2024

Mantra Trilogy
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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

Rp2.225.518
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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