Visit Barron Gorge
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.
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.
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.
Cairns Night Markets
During your visit to Cairns, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Cairns Night Markets. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or seek out the local tours.
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
Soar above the treetops of the rain forest, gorges and mountains of North Queensland in a glass-enclosed cable car.
Things to do
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Cairns Kuranda Skyrail and Railway Small group tour
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
From Port Douglas: Kuranda via Scenic Rail or Skyrail Option
Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour
Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour
Barron Gorge Hotel Deals
Hilton Cairns
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025
Crystalbrook Flynn
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Barron Gorge
Kamerunga
If you're spending some time in Kamerunga, Barron Gorge National Park and Kamerunga Conservation Park are top sights worth seeing.
Barron
Though Barron might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Australian Armour and Artillery Museum and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station.
Smithfield
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Smithfield. You might want to make time for a stop at Smithfield Shopping Centre or Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station.
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.
Aeroglen
If you're spending some time in Aeroglen, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Skydive The Reef Cairns are top sights worth seeing.
Holloways Beach
Beaches, restaurants, and gardens are some highlights of Holloways Beach. Make a stop by Yorkeys Knob Beach or Holloways Beach while you're exploring.
- Cairns Esplanade
- Cairns Central Shopping Centre
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- Palm Cove Beach
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Esplanade Lagoon
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Cairns Night Markets
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Clifton Beach
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Crystal Cascades
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets
- Barron Gorge National Park
- Sugarworld Waterpark
- Skyrail Kuranda Cableway Station
- Wooroonooran National Park
- Clifton Village Shopping Centre