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

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
"Lovely room and hotel Restaurant now inside hotel and more low key Staff excellent as always"
Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Crystalbrook Flynn
"Amazing stay!"
Reviewed on 7 July 2026

Pacific Hotel Cairns
"Great location. Wonderful staff. Great property. Excellent value. Buffet breakfast is a good value. Literally surrounded by a vast array of dining choices. Including the hotel’s own restaurant. Easy walk to train station."
Reviewed on 7 July 2026

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
"Clean cabin, equipped with kitchen which includes microwave, stove, kettle, fridge, sink and utensils/plates etc. Excellent bathroom and toilet inside cabin. Various tropical pools, water slides and splash park available and children’s play equipment and activities eg movie night and weekly pancake ..."
Reviewed on 2 July 2026

Mantra Trilogy
"Conviently located to boats going to the reef. Everything in the hotel was clean. Also close to shops, markets, and cafes. A great place to stay."
Reviewed on 30 June 2026

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
"It was very good but the cost for the night was high."
Reviewed on 4 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
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Clifton Beach
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Cairns Performing Arts Centre
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- James Cook University
- Crystal Cascades
- Half Moon Bay Golf Course
- Clifton Village Shopping Centre
- Muddy's Playground
- Cairns Golf Club
- Sugarworld Waterpark
- Stockland Cairns Shopping Centre






























