Holloways Beach Travel Guide

Cairns

Popular places to visit

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

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

Things to do

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Small Group Kuranda Tour via Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail

฿4,594
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Small Group Kuranda Tour via Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail
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Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour

฿5,095
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour
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3 Day 2 Night Liveaboard Trip - Diver

฿25,418
Per adult
3 Day 2 Night Liveaboard Trip - Diver
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Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour

฿2,559
Per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour
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Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise

฿2,449
Per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise
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Kuranda Skyrail & Scenic Rail Tour from Palm Cove or Trinity Beach

฿4,967
Per adult
Kuranda Skyrail & Scenic Rail Tour from Palm Cove or Trinity Beach
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Top hotels in Holloways Beach

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
The price is ฿3,065 per night from 20 Jun to 21 Jun
฿3,065
per night
20 Jun - 21 Jun
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (999 reviews)
"Check -in staff were helpful,food etc convenient.Disappointed hot water was not available for morning shower,access to room via stairs no lifts."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2024

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Beach Resort
Cairns Beach Resort
3.5 out of 5
129-135 Oleander Street, Holloways Beach, QLD
The price is ฿6,794 per night from 19 Jun to 20 Jun
฿6,794
per night
19 Jun - 20 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy a beach locale, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Marlin ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (314 reviews)
"I really liked the location to not only the local beach and a little local cafe, but into Cairns or out to the sky rail. There’s so much to do and location was perfect to do it all with"

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2024

Cairns Beach Resort
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is ฿5,276 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
฿5,276
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (965 reviews)
"The room was great and located centrally to dining options."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2024

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road, Cairns, QLD
The price is ฿5,559 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿5,559
per night
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Our stay was lovely, all the staff were really friendly and it’s in a super convenient location next to the reef terminal!"

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2024

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Crystalbrook Bailey
Crystalbrook Bailey
5 out of 5
163 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is ฿5,162 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
฿5,162
per night
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Stay at this 5-star 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (485 reviews)
"Great room facing the city and water views. Nice size room with great ensuite. Friendly staff"

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2024

Crystalbrook Bailey
Crystalbrook Flynn
Crystalbrook Flynn
5 out of 5
85 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is ฿5,471 per night from 11 Jul to 12 Jul
฿5,471
per night
11 Jul - 12 Jul
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (477 reviews)
"Great hotel!"

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024

Crystalbrook Flynn
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Other neighbourhoods around Holloways Beach

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Machans Beach

Though Machans Beach may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Crystal Cascades & Lake Morris and Cairns Esplanade.

Machans Beach
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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.

Yorkeys Knob
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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
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway featuring rainforest and landscape views

Smithfield

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Smithfield. You might want to make time for a stop at Skyrail Rainforest Cableway or Smithfield Shopping Centre.

Smithfield
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Trinity Park

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Trinity Park and surrounding area, you can visit Half Moon Bay Golf Course and Moon River Beach.

Trinity 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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