Cairns North Travel Guide
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Visit Cairns North
Stay near popular Cairns North attractions
Things to do

Kuranda: Birdworld Entry Ticket

Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef

Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour
Top hotels in Cairns North

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
"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

The Oceanfront Cairns
"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 Absolute robbery to pay for something so outdated and run down.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

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
"On the first day we weren’t even provided with hand wash! Only one little bar of soap, not even the usual toothpaste or the complimentary amenities that hotels provided for guests - only a few tissues left in the tissue box, one toilet paper roll for a 5 day stay, we opted to have the cleaner only ..."
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Bohemia Resort Cairns
"Clean room & comfortable bed."
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Cairns Sheridan Hotel
"The hotel is outdated and it was not very clean. We went to the dinning room to have breakfast. We didn't want to have the buffet because we didn't need that much food and frankly, the food did not look great. However, the chef said that he would only make breakfast items for those who make a room ..."
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Cairns Queens Court
"Good place, front desk person was. Very helpful. Good restaurants close by. I would stay here again."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Cairns North

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.

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.

Yorkeys Knob
Yorkeys Knob is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yorkeys Knob Beach and Half Moon Bay Golf Course.























