Ellis Beach Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Ellis Beach
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 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.
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
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns
Our pick of the best Ellis Beach Hotel Deals
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
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Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
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Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Crystalbrook Flynn
The booking was easy, the reception staff were friendly & helpful. The room exceeded my expectation & a great location in the heart of Cairns
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Perfect. Would chose this hotel again.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Crystalbrook Bailey
All good!
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Hilton Cairns
Everything exceeded our expectations.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ellis Beach
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Ellis Beach Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- What kind of hotels are in Ellis Beach?
- Hotels Near Cairns, Queensland
- More holiday ideas
- Cairns Esplanade
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Palm Cove Beach
- Four Mile Beach
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- Esplanade Lagoon
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Cairns Night Markets
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Clifton Beach
- Four Mile Beach Park
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Wildlife Habitat
- Cairns Performing Arts Centre
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Crystal Cascades
- James Cook University
- Skyrail Kuranda Cableway Station
- Cairns Golf Club
- Clifton Village Shopping Centre
- Barron Gorge National Park
