Barron Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Cairns Central Shopping Centre
During your visit to Tropical North Waterfront, you can do some window-shopping at Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.
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.
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.
Cairns Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Cairns Convention Centre during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.
Activities
Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour
Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets
Paronella Park and Mamu Tropical Skywalk Ticket Combo
Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Our pick of the best Barron Hotel Deals
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
"Lovely hotel. Super friendly and helpful staff. Great, peaceful location. Good restaurants nearby."
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
"Great place to stay with kids big and small"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
"Room was clean and nice however the bathrooms are extremely small. It was difficult to shower with such a low ceiling and small tub area. Staff was very nice and welcoming and housekeeping took good care of the room. Great views from our room and easy to use curtains to block out light for ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Hilton Cairns
"They don’t provide toothbrush and breakfast doesn’t have avocados 😮💨"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Crystalbrook Flynn
"Perfect no issues"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Barron
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.
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 Yorkeys Knob Beach.
Whitfield
While there might not be top attractions in Whitfield, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Tanks Arts Centre.
Smithfield
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Smithfield. You might want to make time for a stop at Smithfield Shopping Centre or Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station.
Aeroglen
If you're spending some time in Aeroglen, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Skydive The Reef Cairns are top sights worth seeing.
Edge Hill
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Edge Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Tanks Arts Centre or Cairns Botanic Gardens.
