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 Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens or Mount Whitfield Conservation Park.

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 Vie Spa Palm Cove, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.

Pacific Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
"Tea bags not refilled. Bin not emptied. Overall room service wasn’t great. Not confident about how thorough cleaning is. Spacious room with good bench space for luggages and belongings however Bathroom is too small to use comfortably. Very good location. Pool is nice."
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
"Amazing views from our Horizon Club Room. Room was clean, spacious and had everything we needed. Breakfast and snacks in the club room were lovely. Unfortunately we were very sick while we were there and spent a lot of time in our room but what a place to feel ill, views from the bed cheered us up ..."
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
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Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

The Reef Retreat
"Location and quiet"
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026
Activities

Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets

Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour

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
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
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Clifton Beach
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Crystal Cascades
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Cairns Performing Arts Centre
- Sugarworld Waterpark
- Half Moon Bay Golf Course
- Clifton Village Shopping Centre
- Muddy's Playground
- Cazalys Stadium
- Paradise Palms Country Club
- Stockland Cairns Shopping Centre
- James Cook University






























