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.

Pacific Hotel Cairns
"Great place to stay close to restaurants"
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
"Great room and location. I woke up with sun rise above"
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
"The property had everything I required. It was easy to get to the city & highway North or South. Would definitely stay again."
Reviewed on 23 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
"Had a ball thank you"
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026
Stay near popular Cairns attractions
Activities

Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour

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

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

Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest

Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets
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
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Clifton Beach
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Cairns Performing Arts Centre
- Crystal Cascades
- Muddy's Playground
- Sugarworld Waterpark
- Half Moon Bay Golf Course
- James Cook University
- Cazalys Stadium
- St Monica's Cathedral
- Stockland Cairns Shopping Centre
- Clifton Village Shopping Centre































