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 Cairns Botanic Gardens or Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens.

Parramatta Park
Visitors to Parramatta Park enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Barlow Park is worth a stop.

Palm Cove
Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Palm Cove Beach and Back Shot Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
"Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful gardens and apartment."
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Coral Sands Resort
Stay near popular Cairns attractions
Activities

Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour

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

Ocean Freedom: Great Barrier Reef Stylish Snorkel, Dive Reef Tour

Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest

Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets
Other places like Cairns
- Cairns Esplanade
- Palm Cove Beach
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Cairns Night Markets
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Clifton Beach
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Cairns Performing Arts Centre
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Muddy's Playground
- Crystal Cascades
- Sugarworld Waterpark
- Half Moon Bay Golf Course
- Stockland Cairns Shopping Centre
- James Cook University
- Cazalys Stadium
- Clifton Village Shopping Centre
- St Monica's Cathedral
- Cairns Golf Club































