Cairns Central Business District

Cairns

Cairns which includes a city
Cairns Esplanade which includes night scenes
Cairns Esplanade showing a park
Cairns Central Business District which includes heritage architecture
Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome showing a park, interior views and zip lining

Popular places to visit

Cairns Marlin Marina which includes sailing, mountains and a marina

Cairns Marlin Marina

Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.

Cairns Marlin Marina
Esplanade Lagoon featuring a coastal town and a hotel

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.

Esplanade Lagoon
Cairns Night Markets showing markets as well as a small group of people

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.

Cairns Night Markets
The Cairns Museum

The Cairns Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in The Cairns Museum in Cairns. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.

The Cairns Museum

Reef Fleet Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Cairns with a trip to Reef Fleet Terminal. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.

Reef Fleet Terminal

Cairns Central Shopping Centre

During your visit to Cairns, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.

Cairns Central Shopping Centre

Things to do

passengers aboard amphibious DUKW drive through jungles in Cairns

Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest

￥3,182
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

￥20,514
per traveler
92% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
train on bridge in cairns

Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour

￥20,465
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket

Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket

￥1,958
per adult
Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns

Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns

￥10,282
per adult
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns
The Original Celebrity Homes Tour

Hollywood to Beverly Hills Celebrity Homes Tour

￥7,178
per adult
Hollywood to Beverly Hills Celebrity Homes Tour
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Cairns Central Business District Hotel Deals

Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn

5 out of 5
85 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is ￥16,528 per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
￥16,528
￥18,181 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (991 reviews)
"Excellent hotel for a city break. Check-in was quick and efficient. Location is excellent, right in the middle of the city. Room was clean and modern. WiFi worked well. Comfortable beds. Spacious clean bathroom. Friendly staff. Light switches are a bit confusing to work out, but not a big deal. Overall, ..."

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025

Crystalbrook Flynn
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥25,616 per night from Oct 31 to Nov 1
￥25,616
￥28,178 total
Oct 31 - Nov 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"I have stayed at this hotel a few times over the last ten years and every time has been wonderful. This visit was no exception. The hotel reception and other staff were so welcoming and helpful. Rowan the night duty manager was incredibly accommodating and we wanted to thank him personally for going ..."

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey

5 out of 5
163 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is ￥15,682 per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
￥15,682
￥17,250 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (887 reviews)
"This was a great hotel, location was perfect, amenities were great and the staff were always pleasant. Thanks for a wonderful stay!"

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025

Crystalbrook Bailey
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is ￥23,292 per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
￥23,292
￥25,622 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
"Building is older"

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025

Hilton Cairns
Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley

5 out of 5
131-141 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥20,507 per night from Oct 31 to Nov 1
￥20,507
￥22,558 total
Oct 31 - Nov 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
"Location was great ! Pool was stunning , water temp was good for October. We were given an accessible room even though we did not require one. It took the staff a couple of requests to clean the bathroom tiles which were grubby. The quality of the towels were not up to a five srar hotel standard ..."

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

Crystalbrook Riley
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

4 out of 5
Cnr Abbott And Florence Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is ￥12,632 per night from Oct 30 to Oct 31
￥12,632
￥14,067 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"The room had lots of space, which was excellent for relaxing, and the bed was very comfortable. The room fan controls appeared to not be working - either on or off - and it was very loud, which wasn't great. The aircon was old and noisy, but did the trick."

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
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Other neighborhoods around Cairns Central Business District

Our heated pool is covered over. Not only to protect our students from the sun - it's covered with solar panels which power our entire dive centre!

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.

Parramatta Park
Cairns Esplanade which includes a luxury hotel or resort, swimming and a pool

Cairns North

Beaches and abundant dining options are well-reviewed features of Cairns North. Make a stop by top sights like Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland while you're exploring the area.

Cairns North
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Westcourt

You'll enjoy the casinos and shopping in Westcourt. You might want to make time for a stop at DFO Cairns or Cazalys Cairns.

Westcourt
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Manunda

Shopping, gardens, and spas are some highlights of Manunda. You might stop by Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland or Cairns Performing Arts Centre while you're in the area.

Manunda
The lagoon is a great place to watch the sun setting in Cairns. www.cheskiesgaplife.com #colorful

Bungalow

The beaches and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Bungalow. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit DFO Cairns and Cazalys Cairns, a few notable attractions nearby.

Bungalow
Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens

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

Cairns Central Business District