Cairns North Travel Guide

Cairns

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Popular places to visit

Cairns Esplanade showing a pool, a luxury hotel or resort and swimming

Cairns Esplanade

4.5/5(57 reviews)

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

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.

Palm Cove Beach
Cairns Marlin Marina

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.

Cairns Marlin Marina
Esplanade Lagoon which includes a hotel and a coastal town

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.

Esplanade Lagoon
Cairns Night Markets

Cairns Night Markets

4/5(18 reviews)

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

4.5/5(67 reviews)

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

Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket

Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket

฿420
per adult
Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket
Couple snorkeling among abundant coral reefs and marine species at the Green Island Reef in Cairns

Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise

฿2,290
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise
passengers aboard amphibious DUKW drive through jungles in Cairns

Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest

฿683
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Kuranda: Birdworld Entry Ticket

Kuranda: Birdworld Entry Ticket

฿504
per adult
Kuranda: Birdworld Entry Ticket
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

฿4,401
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
colorful butterfly resting on leaf at butterfly sanctuary in Cairns

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary Admission

฿525
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Australian Butterfly Sanctuary Admission
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Top hotels in Cairns North

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
The price is ฿3,595 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
฿3,595
฿3,955 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
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! (1,002 reviews)
"The room was clean and big. Nice facilities."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Hotel Tropiq

Hotel Tropiq

3.5 out of 5
179 Sheridan Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is ฿3,068 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿3,068
฿3,375 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
6.8/10 (433 reviews)
"Inexpensive, Great Pool, Clean, FANTASTIC Staff"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Hotel Tropiq
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

4 out of 5
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,125 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
฿4,125
฿4,538 total
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,021 reviews)
"We had a fantastic stay at this property! The room was exceptionally clean and well-maintained, which made a big difference in our comfort level. The staff were friendly, professional, and always ready to help with anything we needed. One of the highlights was the stunning ocean view from my room—it ..."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Cairns Queens Court

Cairns Queens Court

3.5 out of 5
167-173 Sheridan St, Cairns North, QLD
The price is ฿2,140 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿2,140
฿2,355 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Excellent service, clean room, friendly staff, pool"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Cairns Queens Court
Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

4 out of 5
295 Sheridan Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is ฿3,590 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
฿3,590
฿3,949 total
24 Oct - 25 Oct
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 and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Lovely staff, very helpful."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Cairns Sheridan Hotel
Bohemia Resort Cairns

Bohemia Resort Cairns

3 out of 5
231 Mcleod Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is ฿1,538 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
฿1,538
฿1,691 total
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre are ...
6.2/10 (1,007 reviews)
"It was a good experience."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Bohemia Resort Cairns
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Other neighbourhoods around Cairns North

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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 which includes a city

Cairns Central Business District

4.5/5(69 area reviews)

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

Cairns Central Business District
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Parramatta Park

Parramatta Park is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cazaly's Stadium and Barlow Park.

Parramatta Park
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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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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

Cairns North Travel Guide