Barron Gorge Travel Guide

Cairns

A lush valley with a river, surrounded by dense forest and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

Things to do


Top hotels in Barron Gorge

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street Cairns QLD
The price is ฿5,090 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
฿5,090
฿5,599 total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
The price is ฿6,036 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
฿6,036
฿6,640 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
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! (1,020 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay, and the staff were friendly and helpful. Location is perfect with access to the ferry terminal."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey

5 out of 5
163 Abbott Street Cairns QLD
The price is ฿5,742 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
฿5,742
฿6,316 total
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 reviews. ...
Crystalbrook Bailey
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD
The price is ฿4,404 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
฿4,404
฿4,845 total
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-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! (1,101 reviews)
"A lovely hotel with extremely attentive staff. Beautiful location overlooking the promenade and beach. Great to have a pool to enjoy alongside our trips. We enjoyed the breakfast buffet and delicious cocktails."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is ฿6,252 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿6,252
฿6,877 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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)
"Staff was very nice Amy and Fabio Wer espectacular With us !!!"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Hilton Cairns
The Oceanfront Cairns

The Oceanfront Cairns

3 out of 5
223-227 The Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is ฿3,653 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
฿3,653
฿4,019 total
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Marlin Marina are located ...
5.8/10 (75 reviews)
"Looks NOTHING like the pictures. Absolute robbery to pay for something so outdated and run down. Elevator stink of urine, tv didn’t work, hair and dried dirt all up the walls of the shower, absolutely disgusting"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

The Oceanfront Cairns
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Where to stay in Barron Gorge

Find the best Barron Gorge areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Palm Cove

Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Palm Cove Beach and Vie Spa Palm Cove, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.

Cairns Central Business District

Cairns Central Business District is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Cairns Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Marlin Marina.

Trinity Beach

Trinity Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Trinity Beach and Kewarra Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.

Cairns North

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Cairns North. A stop by Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland or Cairns Mudflats might round out your trip.

Clifton Beach

Clifton Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Clifton Beach and Palm Cove Beach while in the area.



Barron Gorge Travel Guide