Yorkeys Knob Travel Guide
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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
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
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets
฿6,551
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Yorkeys Knob
Golden Sands Beachfront Apartment Resort
12-14 Deauville Close Yorkeys Knob QLD
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Half Moon Bay Golf Course and Yorkeys Knob Beach ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (65 reviews)
Nice apartment, with a clean swimming pool, next to beach. Very helpful hosts Carl and Mandy. We enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,540 per night from 30 May to 31 May
฿5,540
฿6,094 total
30 May - 31 May
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! (1,001 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 ฿3,388 per night from 17 May to 18 May
฿3,388
฿3,727 total
17 May - 18 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! (1,008 reviews)
The cafe area was a little grubby and the pidgeons were annoying.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St Cairns QLD
The price is ฿5,221 per night from 15 May to 16 May
฿5,221
฿5,743 total
15 May - 16 May
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! (1,005 reviews)
Clean and great location separated by a small road from the esplanade. Staff was nice. Everything was satisfactory. The rooms are dated and worn out.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD
The price is ฿3,787 per night from 29 May to 30 May
฿3,787
฿4,166 total
29 May - 30 May
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! (1,036 reviews)
Was great for a little stay away
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hilton Cairns
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is ฿5,114 per night from 24 May to 25 May
฿5,114
฿5,626 total
24 May - 25 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)
Overall, everything was perfect! However, the television power kept turning off automatically whenever we came back from lunch or dinner, and this happened for two nights in a row. What made us uncomfortable was that the staff seemed impatient about the issue and implied that we had been using too ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
