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 Tanks Arts Centre or Cairns Botanic Gardens.

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.

Pacific Hotel Cairns
"Great location and views from high floors"
Reviewed on 29 July 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Crystalbrook Flynn
"We stayed in sea view rooms and WOW what a stunning view. The hotel rooms were spacious, clean, ample and the staff was incredibly helpful. We really enjoyed our stay!"
Reviewed on 26 July 2026

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
"1 bedroom apartment does not sleep 3 as advertised. 3rd person sleeps on a rollaway- barely any room to put it as the apartment is tiny. Room was not ready at 2 pm for check in. Staff not friendly or helpful. Would not stay here again."
Reviewed on 23 July 2026

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
"Everything was great"
Reviewed on 26 July 2026

Mantra Trilogy
"Great location. Fairly average for the price."
Reviewed on 28 July 2026
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
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Clifton Beach
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Cairns Performing Arts Centre
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- James Cook University
- Crystal Cascades
- Muddy's Playground
- Half Moon Bay Golf Course
- Stockland Cairns Shopping Centre
- Paradise Palms Country Club
- Sugarworld Waterpark
- Clifton Village Shopping Centre






























