Cairns

Travel Guide

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway which includes rainforest and landscape views
Palm Cove Beach showing swimming, a beach and tropical scenes
Cairns showing signage and street scenes
Cairns featuring general coastal views, tranquil scenes and a bay or harbor
Cairns featuring forest scenes, a cascade and a river or creek

Where to stay in Cairns

Palm Cove showing a beach, a garden and tropical scenes

Palm Cove

Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Palm Cove Beach and Kuranda National Park.

Palm Cove
Cairns which includes a city

Cairns Central Business District

4.5/5(264 area reviews)

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 Cairns.

Cairns Central Business District
Trinity Beach showing landscape views, tropical scenes and a beach

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.

Trinity Beach
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
Clifton Beach featuring mountains, a luxury hotel or resort and golf

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.

Clifton Beach
Yorkeys Knob showing tranquil scenes and mountains

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.

Yorkeys Knob
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
The price is ￥11,674 per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
￥11,674
￥12,841 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Three pools and 24/7 reception was very good."

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥25,249 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
￥25,249
￥27,774 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

Hilton Cairns
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
The price is ￥18,963 per night from Sep 8 to Sep 9
￥18,963
￥20,859 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"This was a very nice property. We enjoyed it a lot. I was sorfy the restaurant was not open for dinner, but the breakfast buffet was very nice"

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
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Mantra Trilogy

Mantra Trilogy

4 out of 5
101 - 105 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,260 reviews)
A great location
"Great location, room very comfortable and clean."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025

Mantra Trilogy
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

4 out of 5
3-11 Water Street, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,554 reviews)
"Noisy at night when guests use the pool. To be expected."

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

5 out of 5
31-35 Vasey Esplanade, Trinity Beach, QLD
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,329 reviews)
"the beach view ws great"

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

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

Cairns Esplanade

Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.

Cairns Esplanade
Palm Cove Beach featuring a beach, tropical scenes and general coastal views

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.

Palm Cove Beach
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
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway showing forests and rainforest

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station

Soar above the treetops of the rain forest, gorges and mountains of North Queensland in a glass-enclosed cable car.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station

Things to do

Cairns Kuranda Skyrail and Railway Small group tour

Cairns Kuranda Skyrail and Railway Small group tour

￥28,122
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cairns Kuranda Skyrail and Railway Small group tour
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

￥20,316
per traveler
92% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
train on bridge in cairns

Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour

￥20,267
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
From Port Douglas: Kuranda via Scenic Rail or Skyrail Option

From Port Douglas: Kuranda via Scenic Rail or Skyrail Option

￥16,001
per adult
From Port Douglas: Kuranda via Scenic Rail or Skyrail Option
Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience

Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience

￥17,358
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience
Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour

Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour

￥23,080
per traveler
90% of travellers recommend
Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour
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