Holloways Beach Travel Guide
Cairns
Visit Holloways Beach
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 Marlin Marina
Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.
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.
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.
Cairns Night Markets
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.
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
Soar above the treetops of the rain forest, gorges and mountains of North Queensland in a glass-enclosed cable car.
Things to do
Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets
Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket
Kuranda: Birdworld Entry Ticket
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Top hotels in Holloways Beach
Cairns Beach Resort
The resort could use some upgrades in the living room furniture and air-conditioning. They also should ensure there’s enough toilet paper in the room before they arrive. We only had a partial roll of toilet paper so we informed them. They said they’d bring it to us the next day and never brought ...
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
We did not avail ourselves of breakfast so unable to comment . Overall our experience was very positive. Family friendly & well organised, great service, great food & friendly helpful staff. We loved our stay & would happily recommend it to others
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Room was spotless. Staff was very friendly and helpful. They even had a plug converter I qas able to borrow during my stay. My set didn't have an Auatralian plug.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
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Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Crystalbrook Flynn
Great service came back to a tidy room fresh towels and made bed
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Hilton Cairns
The room was perfect for our stay. The breakfast was exceptional! The breakfast staff were extremely sufficient, kind, and most acommodating. Hotel close to harbor and sufficient for walking to downtown establishments. Will stay here nexttime in Cairns. Thank you Hotel Hilton.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Holloways Beach
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 Australian Armour and Artillery Museum.
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.
Barron
Barron might not have many top sights, but Australian Armour and Artillery Museum and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Aeroglen
If you're spending some time in Aeroglen, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Skydive The Reef Cairns are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
