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 Cairns 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 Mudflats 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 Kuranda National Park, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
"Our stay at the Double Tree Hilton was great. Rooms were clean well presented. Central location to enjoy Cairns City and breakfast was great"
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Pacific Hotel Cairns
"Staff were very friendly polite and helpful. Room was great, including super comfy bed. Great location very close to where boats to barrier reef / Fitzroy island etc. leave from."
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
"Very noisy especially early morning when room cleaning staff started (around 7am). Rooms had shuttered windows (not glass) so no way to keep noise out"
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
"Great and convenient cabin for large families as you have everything you need to cook with and the park is amazing to keep the kids entertained."
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Mantra Trilogy
Activities

Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets

Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour

Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour

Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest

Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Other places like Cairns
- Cairns Esplanade
- Palm Cove Beach
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Cairns Night Markets
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Clifton Beach
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Cairns Performing Arts Centre
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Crystal Cascades
- Half Moon Bay Golf Course
- James Cook University
- Muddy's Playground
- Clifton Village Shopping Centre
- St Monica's Cathedral
- Cazaly's Stadium






























