Cairns and Barrier Reef Travel Guide
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Palm Cove
Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Palm Cove Beach and Vie Spa Palm Cove, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.
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.
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.
Clifton Beach
Clifton Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Clifton Beach and Palm Cove Beach while in the area.
Barron
Barron might not have many top sights, but Australian Armour and Artillery Museum and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bungalow
The beaches and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Bungalow. Want to see more of the surrounding area? DFO Cairns and Cazalys Cairns are a few top sights nearby.
Hilton Cairns
Courteous staff and excellent amenities
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Good hotel
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
The hotel had every amenity. The staff was courteous and helpful. The room was very clean and well maintained as well as comfortable. The location was very convenient for tours, dining and shopping.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
Very Good
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Drift Palm Cove
The apartment was adequate for our needs, clean, comfortable and with extras like washing machine and dryer, microwave/airfryer/convection plus hotplates. The pool area is lovely and access to everything was an easy walk plus right on the beach. We would definitely go back.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
The room has everything we needed including a washer dryer. The gentleman (Michael) who ran the premises was extremely helpful and explained where all good dining options and sight seeing places were
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
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Popular places to visit
Cairns Esplanade
Soak up the city’s relaxed atmosphere and admire the sunset over the Coral Sea as you wander along this popular walkway.
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 Night Markets
During your trip to Tropical North Waterfront, 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.
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
Enjoy a stunning bird’s eye view of this World Heritage landscape as you glide above the rainforest canopy.
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- Redlynch Central Shopping Centre
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- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Visit Kowrowa
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- Visit Kuranda
- Visit Yarrabah
- Visit Lamb Range
- Visit Gordonvale
- Visit Bentley Park
- Visit Machans Beach
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- Visit Portsmith
- Visit Aeroglen
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- Visit Ellis Beach
- Visit Mona Mona
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- Visit East Trinity
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- Smithfield Shopping Centre
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- James Cook University
- Sugarworld Waterpark
- Muddy's Playground
- Clifton Village Shopping Centre
- Cairns Golf Club
- Barron Gorge National Park
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- Half Moon Bay Golf Course
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