Cairns Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Cairns
Our guide on where to stay in Cairns

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.

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.

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 Tanks Arts Centre.

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.

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.

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
"Loved the Shangrila, only stayed one night before flight but would definitely come back and stay longer. Bed really comfy, great size room and bathroom. Great pool too."
Reviewed on 23 June 2026

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
"Microwa"
Reviewed on 21 June 2026

Pacific Hotel Cairns
"The staff were very helpful with accommodating my arrival on an early flight. A lovely big and light room!"
Reviewed on 24 June 2026

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
"excellent!"
Reviewed on 22 June 2026

Mantra Trilogy
"For a few extra dollars I can something much nicer and quieter"
Reviewed on 23 June 2026

Coral Sands Resort
"Clean room . Lovely pool."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Activities

Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets

Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour

Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest

Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour
Other places like Cairns
- Cairns Esplanade
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- Palm Cove Beach
- Esplanade Lagoon
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Cairns Night Markets
- Clifton Beach
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Crystal Cascades
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Cairns Performing Arts Centre
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Half Moon Bay Golf Course
- James Cook University
- Sugarworld Waterpark
- Muddy's Playground
- Clifton Village Shopping Centre
- Cairns Golf Club





























