Cairns Central Business District Travel Guide

Cairns
Cairns Central Business District

Popular places to visit

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Cairns Marlin Marina

4.5/5(25 reviews)

Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.

Cairns Marlin Marina
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Esplanade Lagoon

4.5/5(30 reviews)

Relax after a day of sightseeing or cool down from the summer heat in this fresh-water lagoon, one of Cairns’ best city attractions.

Esplanade Lagoon
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Cairns Night Markets

4/5(18 reviews)

During your trip to Cairns, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Cairns Night Markets. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the local tours.

Cairns Night Markets
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Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome

4/5(1 review)

Meet the animals who live at Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome during your trip to Cairns. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome
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The Cairns Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at The Cairns Museum during your trip to Cairns. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

The Cairns Museum
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Cairns Central Shopping Centre

4/5(37 reviews)

During your visit to Cairns, you can do some window-shopping at Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

Cairns Central Shopping Centre

Things to do

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Small Group Kuranda Tour via Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail

฿4,594
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Small Group Kuranda Tour via Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail
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Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour

฿5,095
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour
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Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef & Helicopter Package

฿8,605
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef & Helicopter Package
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Snorkel & Dive the Reef: Sustainable, Scientific & Cultural Tour

฿7,159
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Snorkel & Dive the Reef: Sustainable, Scientific & Cultural Tour
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3 Day 2 Night Liveaboard Trip - Diver

฿25,418
Per adult
3 Day 2 Night Liveaboard Trip - Diver
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Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise

฿2,449
Per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise
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Top hotels in Cairns Central Business District

Crystalbrook Bailey
Crystalbrook Bailey
5 out of 5
163 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is ฿4,963 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
฿4,963
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (481 reviews)
"Beautiful comfy bed, friendly staff and nice modern hotel"

Reviewed on 10 Jun 2024

Crystalbrook Bailey
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is ฿5,276 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
฿5,276
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The pool and rooms are super clean and people very friendly and helpful. The hotel is a bit dated but really didn’t matter to us. Location walkable to everything! They have washers and dryers available for guests at a reasonable cost which made our trip even better/easier! Would stay again."

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2024

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road, Cairns, QLD
The price is ฿5,559 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿5,559
per night
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Our stay was lovely, all the staff were really friendly and it’s in a super convenient location next to the reef terminal!"

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2024

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Crystalbrook Flynn
Crystalbrook Flynn
5 out of 5
85 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is ฿5,471 per night from 27 Jun to 28 Jun
฿5,471
per night
27 Jun - 28 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (475 reviews)
"Great hotel!"

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024

Crystalbrook Flynn
Cairns Plaza Hotel
Cairns Plaza Hotel
3.5 out of 5
145 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is ฿5,492 per night from 27 Jun to 28 Jun
฿5,492
per night
27 Jun - 28 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Perfect spot. Close to everything. Comfy bed. Room was a good size."

Reviewed on 10 Jun 2024

Cairns Plaza Hotel
Mantra Esplanade
Mantra Esplanade
4 out of 5
53-57 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is ฿5,118 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
฿5,118
per night
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Generally very good. Great location and helpful staff. The property is about twenty years old however, and in some places it shows. A couple of cracked tiles and carpet perhaps needed replacing, but lots of positives. Only real complaint was that the spa didn’t have a heater, which I sort of expect ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2024

Mantra Esplanade
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Other neighbourhoods around Cairns Central Business District

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Parramatta Park

Parramatta Park is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Barlow Park and Cazaly's Stadium.

Parramatta Park
Cairns Esplanade featuring a luxury hotel or resort, swimming and a pool

Cairns North

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Cairns North. A stop by Cairns Esplanade or Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland might round out your trip.

Cairns North
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Westcourt

You'll enjoy the casinos and shopping in Westcourt. You might want to make time for a stop at Cazalys Cairns or DFO Cairns.

Westcourt
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Manunda

Shopping, gardens and spas are some highlights of Manunda. You might stop by Cairns Esplanade or Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland while you're in the area.

Manunda
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Bungalow

The beaches and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Bungalow. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Cazalys Cairns and DFO Cairns are a few top sights nearby.

Bungalow
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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.

Edge Hill

Cairns Central Business District Travel Guide