Cairns North Travel Guide
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Visit Cairns North
Stay near popular Cairns North attractions
Things to do

Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef

Kuranda: Birdworld Entry Ticket

Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Top hotels in Cairns North

The Oceanfront Cairns
"Our first room was totally unacceptable. Dirty, curtain hanging off rail nothing like the photos. Not one to normally complain but the staff were most helpful and courteous and moved us to another room."
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
"Spacious room with beautiful view. Walking distance to Cairns CBD. Very friendly staffs."
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Hotel Tropiq

Cairns Sheridan Hotel
"We had two rooms on 5th floor. Very clean, large comfortable rooms, with balconies. Walk to Esplanade (not close, but not real far). Restaurant on-site had good food, with very good desserts :) Plenty of parking that was covered. Pool is small and at edge of sidewalk/ road, wouldn't choose hotel ..."
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
"Had no issues at all a decent property"
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Bay Village Tropical Retreat
"Long way to upper rooms. Not trollies to help, swimming pool is a joke,"
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Cairns North

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.

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.

Trinity Beach
Trinity Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Trinity Beach and Kewarra Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.

Clifton Beach
Clifton Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Clifton Beach and Palm Cove Beach while in the area.

Yorkeys Knob
Yorkeys Knob is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yorkeys Knob Beach and Half Moon Bay Golf Course.






















