Yorkeys Knob Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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
4.5/5(58 reviews)
Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.
Cairns Central Shopping Centre
4/5(37 reviews)
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
4.5/5(30 reviews)
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
4.5/5(39 reviews)
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
4.5/5(25 reviews)
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
฿4,203
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Kuranda: Birdworld Entry Ticket
฿550
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket
฿550
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise
฿5,959
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour
฿6,299
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Yorkeys Knob
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
The price is ฿5,611 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
฿5,611
฿6,172 total
9 Jun - 10 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Lovely hotel. Super friendly and helpful staff. Great, peaceful location. Good restaurants nearby."
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD
The price is ฿3,494 per night from 24 May to 25 May
฿3,494
฿3,843 total
24 May - 25 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,017 reviews)
"Great place to stay with kids big and small"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St Cairns QLD
The price is ฿4,658 per night from 8 Jun to 9 Jun
฿4,658
฿5,124 total
8 Jun - 9 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"The hotel is centrally located to the esplanade, marina, town. Several good restaurants nearby. The staff was pleasant and attentive. The room was good size but the finishes are dated and finishes needs updating particularly the bathroom which was very small. There was a musty smell in the room which ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Hilton Cairns
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,081 per night from 29 May to 30 May
฿5,081
฿5,590 total
29 May - 30 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"The room was clean and the check-in in and out process easy"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD
The price is ฿4,547 per night from 5 Jun to 6 Jun
฿4,547
฿5,001 total
5 Jun - 6 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,038 reviews)
"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
68/72 Abbott St Cairns QLD
The price is ฿5,399 per night from 25 May to 26 May
฿5,399
฿5,939 total
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Perfect no issues"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
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