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 Cairns 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 Mudflats 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 Cairns Botanic Gardens or Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens.

Parramatta Park
Visitors to Parramatta Park enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Barlow Park is worth a stop.

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

Pacific Hotel Cairns
"Has amazing views unfortunately needs to be upgraded with more in house hot tubs, gym etc"
Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
"We stayed in a king suite that overlooked the marina and esplanade. The view was well worth the extra. We enjoyed our room and the extras that came with it. Access to private lounge that included a large buffet breakfast and 2 hour happy hour every day for both of us was clearly worth the upgrade. ..."
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Crystalbrook Bailey

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
"For me the location was great, just round the corner from the train station and bus station. Easy walk to promenade. Nice modern appartment."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Coral Sands Resort
"What a sensational resort! The location was amazing with the beach just over the road. The bars and restaurants were within a very short walk but we didn’t hear a thing from these locations at night. The pool area and gardens were beautiful. My only concern was with the servicing of the room. We ..."
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
Things to do

Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour

Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef

Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns

Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day




























