Kanimbla
Cairns
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.
Cairns Central Shopping Centre
During your visit to Tropical North Waterfront, 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.
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 Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening at Cairns Convention Centre during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.
Things to do
Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Kanimbla Hotel Deals
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Property Is very dated and dirty
Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026
Hilton Cairns
Mountain view was impressive we were fortune to watch a cruise ship dock a few meters from our hotel
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
yes
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Room was clean. Nice room nice staff nice pool
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Property along the Esplanade but almost 2 miles from the Marina and shopping. Fitness facility is OFFSITE and a 10 minute walk. Rooms are very basic, although good size. Tubs (showers) are very difficult to get in and out and the faucets dripped constantly
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
I LOVED this hotel. Such a fun vibe. Staff were polite, it was family friendly (even tho I was travelling as a couple), they had pool that were well lit and everyone was enjoying into the evening, heaps of places to relax on the property, activities, they even had baskets of Easter eggs for Easter ...
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Kanimbla
Redlynch
You'll enjoy the parks and shopping in Redlynch. You might want to make time for a stop at Crystal Cascades or Barron Gorge National Park.
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.
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.
Whitfield
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Whitfield and surrounding area, you can visit Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Cairns Botanic Gardens.
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.
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.
