Ellis Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A covered patio with a table and chairs overlooking a turquoise sea and palm trees.

Activities

Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets

Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets

NZ$52
per adult
Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets
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Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour

NZ$178
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour
passengers aboard amphibious DUKW drive through jungles in Cairns

Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest

NZ$41
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket

Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket

NZ$29
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

NZ$235
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park Ticket

Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park Ticket (BNP)

NZ$85
per adult
Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park Ticket (BNP)
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Our pick of the best Ellis Beach Hotel Deals

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
The price is NZ$410 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$410
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Perfect location"

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn

5 out of 5
68/72 Abbott St Cairns QLD
The price is NZ$380 per night from 14 July to 15 July
NZ$380
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice location, Staff and Quality staff"

Reviewed on 26 June 2026

Crystalbrook Flynn
Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street Cairns QLD
The price is NZ$319 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$319
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,004 reviews)
"Room was clean and well kept"

Reviewed on 27 June 2026

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD
The price is NZ$328 per night from 3 July to 4 July
NZ$328
3 July - 4 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,047 reviews)
"The stay was good! Big thanks to all the staff."

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD
The price is NZ$231 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$231
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"Excellent as always"

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

4 out of 5
Cnr Abbott And Florence Street Cairns QLD
The price is NZ$174 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$174
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"So awful getting disgusting food (I genuinly thought I was gonna get food poisoning, gave me more backpacker hostel vibes than a nice hotel I will give credit for the pools it’s lowkey very cool"

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
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Our guide on where to stay in Ellis Beach

Find the best Ellis Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Ellis Beach
Learn more about Ellis Beach
A beach lined with tall palm trees and a clear blue sky.

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.

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Cairns Central Business District

Cairns Central Business District is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Marlin Marina.

A coastal town with a beach, houses, and a hill with trees.

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.

A sunset over a calm pool with palm trees and a gazebo.

Cairns North

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Cairns North. A stop by Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland or Cairns North Beach might round out your trip.

A sandy beach with waves, mountains in the background, and a person walking with a child.

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.

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