Whitfield Travel Guide

Cairns

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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

Cape Tribulation Daintree River and Bloomfield Track

Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Full Day Tour

฿5,030
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Full Day Tour
Deluxe Reef & Rainforest Scenic Helicopter Flight

Deluxe Reef & Rainforest Scenic Helicopter Flight

฿15,048
per adult
Deluxe Reef & Rainforest Scenic Helicopter Flight
Great Barrier Reef Snorkel and Dive Cruise

Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

฿5,319
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive 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

฿2,294
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Cairns Kuranda Skyrail and Railway Small group tour

Cairns Kuranda Skyrail and Railway Small group tour

฿6,103
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cairns Kuranda Skyrail and Railway Small group tour
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

฿4,409
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
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Top hotels in Whitfield

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
The price is ฿2,558 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿2,558
฿2,814 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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! (1,006 reviews)
"It was good"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is ฿5,150 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
฿5,150
฿5,665 total
5 Sept - 6 Sept
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! (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel is very convenient to all of the shopping, restaurants, and Marina. It is very easy to get to every single thing that you need. There’s also a full-size grocery store with an easy walking distance. The staff at the hotel is extremely friendly and very helpful as well. The only item that ..."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Hilton Cairns
Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley

5 out of 5
131-141 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is ฿5,875 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿5,875
฿6,463 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"L"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Crystalbrook Riley
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
The price is ฿3,399 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
฿3,399
฿3,739 total
19 Sept - 20 Sept
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent hotel!"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey

5 out of 5
163 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is ฿4,450 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
฿4,450
฿4,895 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (827 reviews)
Great stay in cairns
"Hotel was very central. Excellent room and very clean. Staff very helpful."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Crystalbrook Bailey
Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn

5 out of 5
85 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,265 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿5,265
฿5,791 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (935 reviews)
Hotel Great. Service not so much.
"This is a very nice hotel with easy access to downtown. The room and the view were great. Sunsets were brillant. I do have a major complaint. One evening I called to try to order room service from 6:00-7:30 pm. The line was always busy so no dinner that night. I was not able to leave the hotel for ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Crystalbrook Flynn
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Other neighbourhoods around Whitfield

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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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Aeroglen

If you're spending some time in Aeroglen, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Skydive The Reef Cairns are top sights worth seeing.

Aeroglen
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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 Esplanade featuring a luxury hotel or resort, swimming and a pool

Cairns North

Pristine beaches and ample dining options are well-reviewed features of Cairns North. Make a stop by top sights like Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland while you're exploring the area.

Cairns North
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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.

Barron
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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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