White Rock Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit White Rock
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
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Cairns Kuranda Skyrail and Railway Small group tour
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
From Port Douglas: Kuranda via Scenic Rail or Skyrail Option
Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour
Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour
Our pick of the best White Rock Hotel Deals
Club Wyndham Cairns Trinity Links Resort
Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025
Hilton Cairns
Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025
Crystalbrook Flynn
Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around White Rock
Bungalow
The beaches and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Bungalow. Want to see more of the surrounding area? DFO Cairns and Cazalys Cairns are a few top sights nearby.
Parramatta Park
Parramatta Park is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cazaly's Stadium and Barlow Park.
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.
Manunda
Shopping, gardens and spas are some highlights of Manunda. You might stop by Anderson Street Conservation Park or Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland while you're in the area.
Cairns North
Pristine beaches and ample dining options are well-reviewed features of Cairns North. Make a stop by top sights like Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland while you're exploring the area.
Edge Hill
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Edge Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens or Mount Whitfield Conservation Park.
- Cairns Esplanade
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- Palm Cove Beach
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Esplanade Lagoon
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Cairns Night Markets
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Clifton Beach
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Crystal Cascades
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Cairns Performing Arts Centre
- Lake Barrine
- Barron Gorge National Park
- Tinaroo Dam
- Sugarworld Waterpark
- Muddy's Playground
- Skyrail Kuranda Cableway Station