Cairns Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal promenade with a pebbly beach, palm trees, and modern buildings in the background.
A turquoise beach with large rocks and dense green foliage.
A beach with large rocks and clear turquoise water.
An aerial view of a small island surrounded by clear turquoise waters and coral reefs.
A beach lined with tall palm trees, a sandy shore, and a calm sea with distant mountains.

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Cairns
Cairns
Known for Friendly people, Tours and Coral reefs
Tropical Cairns awaits: its coral reefs, marina and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Cairns Esplanade
  • Palm Cove Beach
  • Esplanade Lagoon
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A turquoise beach with large rocks and dense green foliage.
Fitzroy Island
Known for Islands, Dining and Beaches
Explore romantic Fitzroy Island: its island views, beaches, dining and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Nudey Beach
  • Fitzroy Island National Park
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An aerial view of a small island surrounded by clear turquoise waters and coral reefs.
Green Island
Known for Islands, Beaches and Snorkelling
Trip time! Discover the island views, beaches and aquarium in Green Island.

Reasons to visit

  • Green Island National Park
  • Marineland Melanesia
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East Trinity
East Trinity
Venture to sights like Wet Tropics of Queensland and Grey Peaks National Park as you discover East Trinity.
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Portsmith
Portsmith
Known for Shopping, Family-friendly and Beaches
Escape to Portsmith! Enjoy its beaches and sports.
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Aerial view of North Queensland tropics
Bramston Beach
Known for Natural parks
Get away to Bramston Beach! Enjoy the parks and more.
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Stay near popular Cairns attractions

A large public swimming pool with people swimming and playing, surrounded by buildings and mountains in the background.
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Cairns Esplanade

9.2/5 (7,071 reviews)
Soak up the city’s relaxed atmosphere and admire the sunset over the Coral Sea as you wander along this popular walkway.
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