Yorkeys Knob Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

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Cairns Esplanade

4.5/5(1,351 reviews)

Soak up the city’s relaxed atmosphere and admire the sunset over the Coral Sea as you wander along this popular walkway.

Cairns Esplanade
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Cairns Marlin Marina

4.5/5(664 reviews)

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

Cairns Marlin Marina
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Palm Cove Beach

4.5/5(1,059 reviews)

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
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Esplanade Lagoon

4.5/5(888 reviews)

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
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Cairns Night Markets

4/5(731 reviews)

During your trip to Cairns, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Cairns Night Markets. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the local tours.

Cairns Night Markets
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Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

4.5/5(821 reviews)

Enjoy a stunning bird’s eye view of this World Heritage landscape as you glide above the rainforest canopy.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Activities

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Small Group Kuranda Tour via Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail

NZ$211
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Small Group Kuranda Tour via Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail
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Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

NZ$214
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
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Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef & Helicopter Package

NZ$396
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef & Helicopter Package
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Our pick of the best Yorkeys Knob Hotel Deals

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
The price is NZ$143 per night from 19 Jun to 20 Jun
NZ$143
per night
19 Jun - 20 Jun
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (998 reviews)
"Lovely property, with multoiple pools, etc. a couple of restaurants onsite ,open early. Rooms large & had everything I needed. They even loaned me a power adapter. Vending machines for 2am munchies. Only downside was smoking area was terrible - no shade, infrequently picked-up (glasses, dishes, etc). ..."

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Golden Sands Beachfront Apartment Resort
Golden Sands Beachfront Apartment Resort
4 out of 5
12-14 Deauville Close, Yorkeys Knob Beach, Yorkeys Knob, QLD
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Palm Cove Beach and Kite Rite Australia ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
"Would thoroughly recommend this accommodation. Very helpful and professional staff, willing to help when required. Lovely apartment that was well equipped and spacious. Great pool and surroundings"

Reviewed on 6 Apr. 2024

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Golden Sands Beachfront Apartment Resort
Hilton Cairns
Hilton Cairns
5 out of 5
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is NZ$249 per night from 27 Jun to 28 Jun
NZ$249
per night
27 Jun - 28 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Love Cairns
"We thoroughly enjoyed our four night stay in the Hilton. The staff were very friendly, particularly Lily from Peru. It's a beautiful setting and very convenient for everything in Cairns."

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Hilton Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road, Cairns, QLD
The price is NZ$253 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
NZ$253
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
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 pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Great location; nice large pool."

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is NZ$207 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
NZ$207
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Nice, simple, quiet hotel with friendly staff
"Nice, simple, quiet hotel with friendly staff. It is just at the edge of downtown Cairns so you are still within walking distance of everything but it is much quieter."

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Crystalbrook Bailey
Crystalbrook Bailey
5 out of 5
163 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is NZ$210 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$210
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (471 reviews)
"The staff and location was amazing. They went above and beyond to make our stay wonderful. I highly recommend"

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

Crystalbrook Bailey
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Other neighbourhoods around Yorkeys Knob

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Trinity Park

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Trinity Park and surrounding area, you can visit Half Moon Bay Golf Course and Moon River Beach.

Trinity Park
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway featuring rainforest and landscape views

Smithfield

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Smithfield. You might want to make time for a stop at Skyrail Rainforest Cableway or Smithfield Shopping Centre.

Smithfield
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Holloways Beach

Beaches, restaurants and gardens are just a few things travellers enjoy about Holloways Beach. Check out Yorkeys Knob Beach or Holloways Beach while you're exploring the area.

Holloways Beach
Trinity Beach showing tropical scenes, a sandy beach and surfing

Trinity Beach

Trinity Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Trinity Beach and Kewarra Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.

Trinity Beach
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Kewarra Beach

Unique features of Kewarra Beach include the beaches and golf courses. Make a stop by Kewarra Beach or Smithfield Conservation Park while you're exploring the area.

Kewarra Beach
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Machans Beach

Though Machans Beach may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Crystal Cascades & Lake Morris and Cairns Esplanade.

Machans Beach

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