Mount Sheridan Travel Guide

Cairns

Popular places to visit

Cairns Esplanade showing a pool, a luxury hotel or resort and swimming

Cairns Esplanade

Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.

Cairns Esplanade
Palm Cove Beach

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.

Palm Cove Beach
Cairns Marlin Marina

Cairns Marlin Marina

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

Cairns Marlin Marina
Esplanade Lagoon which includes a hotel and a coastal town

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.

Esplanade Lagoon
Cairns Night Markets

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.

Cairns Night Markets
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway featuring rainforest and forest scenes

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station

Soar above the treetops of the rain forest, gorges and mountains of North Queensland in a glass-enclosed cable car.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station

Things to do

Great Barrier Reef Snorkel and Dive Cruise

Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

฿5,317
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

฿4,401
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Couple snorkeling among abundant coral reefs and marine species at the Green Island Reef in Cairns

Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise

฿2,293
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Dancers performing at the Rainforestation Nature Park in Australia

Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park: ,Culture & Wildlife Tour (R1)

฿2,521
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park: ,Culture & Wildlife Tour (R1)
train on bridge in cairns

Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour

฿4,391
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
Seastar Luxury Outer Reef Tour

Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour

฿5,567
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour
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Top hotels in Mount Sheridan

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
The price is ฿2,429 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿2,429
฿2,672 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,031 reviews)
"😊"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,543 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
฿3,543
฿3,897 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,022 reviews)
Happy at Harbourside
"Perfect for our overnight stay before flying out. Great pool, room spacious with amazing views. Food and beverage service excellent. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn

5 out of 5
85 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is ฿3,342 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
฿3,342
฿3,676 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (978 reviews)
"Clean Room, cold pool."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Crystalbrook Flynn
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is ฿5,370 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
฿5,370
฿5,907 total
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Happy experience
"Excellent buffet in the breakfast Tha front desk attention was nice"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Hilton Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road, Cairns, QLD
The price is ฿5,209 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
฿5,209
฿5,730 total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,018 reviews)
"Great position at the Marina. Plenty of options for food nearby. Close to the park and community pool. Room was a great size and we had a view of the park and bay. Staff were very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Hotel Tropiq

Hotel Tropiq

3.5 out of 5
179 Sheridan Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is ฿3,175 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
฿3,175
฿3,493 total
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
6.8/10 (430 reviews)
"Always staying here when going to town. Clean, big rooms, easy parking near by and walking distance to the water and shops. The friendly staff is always happy to give great recommendations about food and thing to do. Can highly recommend staying here!"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Hotel Tropiq
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Other neighbourhoods around Mount Sheridan

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Bungalow

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

Bungalow
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Westcourt

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

Westcourt
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Parramatta Park

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

Parramatta Park
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Manunda

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

Manunda
Cairns which includes a city

Cairns Central Business District

4.5/5(69 area reviews)

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.

Cairns Central Business District
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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

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