Caravonica Travel Guide
Cairns
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Popular places to visit
Cairns Esplanade
Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.
Cairns Central Shopping Centre
During your visit to Tropical North Waterfront, 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.
Esplanade Lagoon
Relax after a day of sightseeing or cool down from the summer heat in this fresh-water lagoon, one of Cairns’ best city attractions.
Palm Cove Beach
Located in between the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, this palm tree-lined beach is an idyllic spot to take it easy or begin an adventure.
Cairns Marlin Marina
Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.
Cairns Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Cairns Convention Centre during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.
Things to do
Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef
Kuranda: Birdworld Entry Ticket
Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket
Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets
Top hotels in Caravonica
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Rooms were lovely and clean. Staff very helpful. I was caught off guard with having to pay $30 a day for parking, so moved car around free parking on the Esplanade.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Neerds upgrading
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hilton Cairns
Our room wasn’t cleaned properly on the second day of our stay. The rooms are very small and crammed. Water view from the balcony is very nice.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
The room was clean. Staff was friendly and helpful but for how much the room was I expected a blow dryer that was disappointing but luckily the view was fabulous
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
The hotel is quite tired and a little run down. The cleaning wasn't very good, the bathroom floor was a bit sticky and the doors and walls were quite grimy. There's not enough lighting which made reading difficult. The breakfast was very good and varied. The staff were friendly and helpful with any ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
The pool area is great. Did not find it very clean. Front desk staff were super kind and helpful. Comfortable beds. Shutters don’t 100 percent close so kinda bright.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Caravonica
Smithfield
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Smithfield. You might want to make time for a stop at Smithfield Shopping Centre or Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station.
Holloways Beach
Beaches, restaurants and gardens are just a few things travellers enjoy about Holloways Beach. Check out Yorkeys Knob Beach or Holloways Beach while you're exploring the area.
Trinity Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Trinity Park and surrounding area, you can visit Half Moon Bay Golf Course and Moon River Beach.
Whitfield
While there might not be top attractions in Whitfield, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens.
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.
Machans Beach
Though Machans Beach may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Yorkeys Knob Beach and Tanks Arts Centre.
