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 Kuranda National Park, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.

Pacific Hotel Cairns
"Nice and clean and facilities were worth the money"
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
"Very central and room was of a high standard and well maintained"
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
"Great for families! Wish the pool bar was open dueing our visit!"
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

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

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Trinity Collective
"It was easy to find Trinity Collective, the check in process was quick and the room was very well appointed and really clean."
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026
Stay near popular Cairns attractions
Activities

Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour

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

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

Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest

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






























