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
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

Pacific Hotel Cairns
"👍👍"
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
"A great location right next to Cairns Central. Immaculately clean, older style accommodation. Good for short term stays. Office staff wonderful."
Reviewed on 30 July 2026

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

Mantra Trilogy
Activities

Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets

Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour

Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest

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

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt 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
- St Monica's Cathedral
- Clifton Village Shopping Centre
- Stockland Cairns Shopping Centre






























