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 Back Shot Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Hilton Cairns
"This beautiful hotel has an amazing location right on the water. It’s close to all amenities you could ask for and also very close to shopping and the central business district (very walkable). ALL the staff were amazing, in doing their respective jobs as well as going above for added requests. The ..."
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
"Great stay"
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
"It is a great holiday park for families. There are many facilities on site to keep the kids busy. Some facilities close in the evening, so keep an eye out on close times to avoid disappointed kids."
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026

Mantra Trilogy
Stay near popular Cairns attractions
Activities

Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest

Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour

Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket

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

Kuranda Riverboat Sightseeing 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
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Clifton Beach
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Cairns Performing Arts Centre
- Cazalys Stadium
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Sugarworld Waterpark
- Crystal Cascades
- Muddy's Playground
- Barron Gorge National Park
- James Cook University
- St Monica's Cathedral
- Stockland Cairns Shopping Centre
- Cairns Golf Club
- Half Moon Bay Golf Course






























