Barron 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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Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour

NZ$235
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour
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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 Barron Hotel Deals

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
The price is NZ$144 per night from 19 Jun to 20 Jun
NZ$144
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! (996 reviews)
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Reviewed on 23 May 2024

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Hilton Cairns
Hilton Cairns
5 out of 5
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is NZ$271 per night from 6 Jun to 7 Jun
NZ$271
per night
6 Jun - 7 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! (1,000 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$278 per night from 8 Jun to 9 Jun
NZ$278
per night
8 Jun - 9 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! (1,001 reviews)
Cairns May25
"Very intuitive and attentive staff. Very friendly. Room and meals were expensive, but great food."

Reviewed on 27 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$213 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
NZ$213
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! (1,003 reviews)
A good Cairns hotel
"A great priced hotel that I would recommend. The hotel room was not very luxurious but for only £106 it was very acceptable."

Reviewed on 28 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! (474 reviews)
You wont be disappointed
"The Crystalbrook Collection is fantastic for traveling for work it's so clean and functional, they have three hotels in Cairns, and thumbs up to them all."

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

Crystalbrook Bailey
Cairns Plaza Hotel
Cairns Plaza Hotel
3.5 out of 5
145 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is NZ$270 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$270
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Modern with good location and bars"

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

Cairns Plaza Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Barron

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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
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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
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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Aeroglen

If you're spending some time in Aeroglen, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Skydive The Reef Cairns are top sights worth seeing.

Aeroglen
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Edge Hill

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Edge Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens or Mount Whitfield Conservation Park.

Edge Hill
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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

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