Holloways Beach Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Holloways 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.
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.
Cairns Marlin Marina
Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.
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
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns
Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise
Our pick of the best Holloways Beach Hotel Deals
Cairns Beach Resort
The resort could use some upgrades in the living room furniture and air-conditioning. They also should ensure there’s enough toilet paper in the room before they arrive. We only had a partial roll of toilet paper so we informed them. They said they’d bring it to us the next day and never brought ...
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Reception staff, they were very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 6 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 Riley
Room was very good
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Holloways Beach
Machans Beach
Though Machans Beach may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Yorkeys Knob Beach and Australian Armour and Artillery Museum.
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.
Barron
Barron might not have many top sights, but Australian Armour and Artillery Museum and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Aeroglen
If you're spending some time in Aeroglen, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Skydive The Reef Cairns are top sights worth seeing.
Whitfield
While there might not be top attractions in Whitfield, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens.
Smithfield
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Smithfield. You might want to make time for a stop at Smithfield Shopping Centre or Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station.
Holloways Beach Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- What kind of hotels are in Holloways Beach?
- Hotels Near Cairns, Queensland
- More holiday ideas
- Cairns Esplanade
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- Palm Cove Beach
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Esplanade Lagoon
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Cairns Night Markets
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Clifton Beach
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Cairns Performing Arts Centre
- Crystal Cascades
- Sugarworld Waterpark
- Barron Gorge National Park
- Skyrail Kuranda Cableway Station
- Clifton Village Shopping Centre
