Yorkeys Knob Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Yorkeys Knob
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 Yorkeys Knob Hotel Deals
Golden Sands Beachfront Apartment Resort
Great apt close to cairns
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Excellent accommodation for the price. The rooms are very spacious, clean and comfortable. Amenities are great with multiple swimming pools. Plenty of parking.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Good hotel with helpful friendly staff. Shower I. Bathroom was a bit unsafe with scalding risk and the room had a very old and noisy fridge. We enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
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Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Crystalbrook Flynn
This was an incredible place! We felt like absolute royalty staying here. The only reason I haven’t given five stars is because our room had an odd smell. It smelt like there was a water leak somewhere (that mouldy damp smell). We only stayed one night and alerted staff when we left. I’d think that ...
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Hilton Cairns
Fantastic stay , great staff
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Yorkeys Knob
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 Trinity Beach.
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
Beaches, restaurants and gardens are just a few things travellers enjoy about Holloways Beach. Check out Yorkeys Knob Beach or Holloways Beach 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.
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.
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 Travel Guide
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Half Moon Bay Golf Course
- Cairns Esplanade
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Palm Cove Beach
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- Esplanade Lagoon
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Cairns Night Markets
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Clifton Beach
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Cairns Performing Arts Centre
- Sugarworld Waterpark
- Crystal Cascades
- Cairns Golf Club
- James Cook University
- Barron Gorge National Park
- Skyrail Kuranda Cableway Station
