Visit Buchan Point
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 Marlin Marina
Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.
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.
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.
Activities
Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns
Our pick of the best Buchan Point Hotel Deals
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Rooms were amazing,clean,spacious and comfortable.Staff were friendly and extremely helpful.Highly recommend
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Friendly staff on reception and in the bar. The room was spacious with a comfy bed and good air conditioning.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Nice place to stay , good location if you need a boat out to the reef, easy walk to shops and places to eat.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Hilton Cairns
Staff were amazing. We called room service for toilet paper At night came quickly. We also called for conditioner at night it also came quick. Room was spacious clean and serviced daily. View was amazing of cairns harbour and the reef boats.. Breakfast was excellent. Room service for food wasnt the ...
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Crystalbrook Riley
Heather was outstanding.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Crystalbrook Flynn
Great hotel!
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Buchan Point
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Buchan Point Travel Guide
- Cairns Esplanade
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Palm Cove Beach
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- Esplanade Lagoon
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Cairns Night Markets
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Clifton Beach
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Cairns Performing Arts Centre
- Cairns Golf Club
- James Cook University
- Muddy's Playground
- Crystal Cascades
- Skyrail Kuranda Cableway Station
- Barron Gorge National Park
- Clifton Village Shopping Centre
- Half Moon Bay Golf Course
