Yorkeys Knob Travel Guide
Cairns





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Yorkeys Knob Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Yorkeys Knob Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Cairns.

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.
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

Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour
Top hotels in Yorkeys Knob

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
"Lovely hotel. Super friendly and helpful staff. Great, peaceful location. Good restaurants nearby."
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
"Great place to stay with kids big and small"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
"Greta front desk staff, greeted and provided free water bottles and cookies. Even helped load my luggage into the trolley to help."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026

Hilton Cairns
"The room was clean and the check-in in and out process easy"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
"Everything is good about the hotel but the location is not very convenient. It takes about 30 minutes walk to the reef boat ports and 20 minutes to the downtown."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Crystalbrook Flynn
"Perfect no issues"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026

