Cairns
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Where to stay in Cairns
Palm Cove
Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Palm Cove Beach and Vie Spa Palm Cove.
Cairns Central Business District
Cairns Central Business District is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Marlin Marina, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Tropical North Waterfront.
Trinity Beach
Travelers to Trinity Beach praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Trinity Beach and Kewarra Beach.
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.
Clifton Beach
Travelers come to Clifton Beach for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Clifton Beach and Palm Cove Beach while you're in town.
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.
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Food and beverage service appalling but love the resort overall
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Great location, very close to the Marina. Lovely big room.and comfy bed. Great bathroom, huge bath, well thought out location of plugs for travellers We had a room overlooking the marina which I would highly recommend.
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Everything was great - thanks!
Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
Room was clean, comfortable, spacious and quiet. The location was really great. Really liked this place and would stay again. However, we were only given one very small shampoo for two people for 6 days and while they did give us more when we asked they gave us a hard time about it stating they are ...
Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025
Mantra Trilogy
Friendly reception
Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
Love the place relaxing and secure.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
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 Marlin Marina
Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.
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.
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 Tropical North Waterfront, 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
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns
Other places like Cairns
- Cairns Esplanade
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Cairns Central Shopping Centre
- Palm Cove Beach
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- Esplanade Lagoon
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Cairns Night Markets
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Clifton Beach
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Sugarworld Waterpark
- Crystal Cascades
- Clifton Village Shopping Centre
- Half Moon Bay Golf Course
- Stockland Cairns Shopping Centre
