Buchan Point Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Cheskie's Gap Life
Photo by Cheskie's Gap Life

Popular places to visit

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

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 Esplanade
Palm Cove Beach

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

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 showing a hotel and a coastal town

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

Cairns Night Markets

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
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway showing forest scenes and rainforest

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station

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

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station

Activities

Cairns Kuranda Skyrail and Railway Small group tour

Cairns Kuranda Skyrail and Railway Small group tour

NZ$316
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

NZ$229
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
train on bridge in cairns

Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour

NZ$228
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

NZ$180
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

NZ$195
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

NZ$260
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour
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Our pick of the best Buchan Point Hotel Deals

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
The price is NZ$147 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$147
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Three pools and 24/7 reception was very good."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 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 NZ$285 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$285
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,001 reviews)
"I loved the view but prefer the Double tree Hilton up the road for the little touches. Not enough tea and coffee in the room and no facility to warm milk for coffee just little things but considering the expense … otherwise lovely clean comfortable rooms within walking distance to everything"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Hilton Cairns
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
The price is NZ$239 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
NZ$239
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Disappointed as not given seperate shower
"The hotel was in a good position with a excellent veiw However I have mobility problems walk with crutches.i requested a suit as I needed a walk in shower and when I phoned hotel I was adviced to book as had separate shower and bath but on booking in was given a room with a combo bath and shower ..."

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley

5 out of 5
131-141 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is NZ$340 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
NZ$340
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay and only a short walk to the Cairns CBD and Marina area. Property in excellent condition with a great pool area. Staff are very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

Crystalbrook Riley
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

4.5 out of 5
122 Lake St, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$293 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$293
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (714 reviews)
"We thought this was a great hotel, with a lovely pool area. Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great. Good generally was of a very good standard and good value. Hotel was also in a good location and we would stay here again. We had a lovely five night stay with our young children in a ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey

5 out of 5
163 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is NZ$271 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$271
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (815 reviews)
"Very much enjoyed our stay Wish we had longer to laze by the pool"

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

Crystalbrook Bailey
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Other neighbourhoods around Buchan Point

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Palm Cove

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

Palm Cove
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Ellis Beach

Ellis Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Macalister Range National Park and Wet Tropics of Queensland.

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

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.

Clifton 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 Kuranda National Park while you're exploring the area.

Kewarra Beach
Trinity Beach featuring tropical scenes, landscape views 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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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

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