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.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
"Great location, staff lovely and room was cleaned everyday. Hotel is a little neglected, needs a renovation"
Reviewed on 20 July 2026

Crystalbrook Flynn
"Comfortable and spacious rooms. Helpful staff. Good location. Would recommend. Small gripe - the pool was cold."
Reviewed on 22 July 2026

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
"Kids love it"
Reviewed on 16 July 2026

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
"Very close to Cairns Central Shopping Complex, easy walk to Esplanade. Great location, beautiful fluffy towels and comfortable."
Reviewed on 17 July 2026

The Reef Retreat
"We didnt like the stairs to our room.Walking up 2 flights of stairs,no lifts.If we had of known we wouldve got a ground floor room.."
Reviewed on 21 July 2026
Activities

Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets

Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest

Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour

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
- Palm Cove Beach
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- 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
- Clifton Village Shopping Centre
- Paradise Palms Country Club
- Sugarworld Waterpark






























