Stratford 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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Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef & Helicopter Package

฿8,605
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef & Helicopter Package
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Snorkel & Dive the Reef: Sustainable, Scientific & Cultural Tour

฿7,159
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Snorkel & Dive the Reef: Sustainable, Scientific & Cultural 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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Top hotels in Stratford

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
The price is ฿3,196 per night from 11 Jun to 12 Jun
฿3,196
per night
11 Jun - 12 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)
"Found the property to be clean and is was so convenient to have restaurants on site."

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Hilton Cairns
Hilton Cairns
5 out of 5
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is ฿5,527 per night from 8 Jun to 9 Jun
฿5,527
per night
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Comfortable room - no external noise, good blinds to block out the morning sun and comfortable bed. In a great location next to the marina and close to lots of cafes and the casino. Friendly staff. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2024

Hilton Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is ฿4,829 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
฿4,829
per night
28 Jun - 29 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
Still ironing out the bugs
"Property recently renovated and we got a good deal and stayed in a corner suite which was very roomy and comfortable but also frustrating as our corner room was unable to connect to the hotel Internet - a significant disappointment. The hotel also provides a great value buffet breakfast for $20 but ..."

Reviewed on 4 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 ฿5,671 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
฿5,671
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
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! (1,006 reviews)
"It was a very good stay"

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2024

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Crystalbrook Bailey
Crystalbrook Bailey
5 out of 5
163 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is ฿4,477 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
฿4,477
per night
22 Jun - 23 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! (478 reviews)
"This really was luxurious. Such a pleasing aesthetic, functional, spacious, quality & sustainable. Very thing you could want position perfect for the restaurants around the beach area."

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2024

Crystalbrook Bailey
Crystalbrook Flynn
Crystalbrook Flynn
5 out of 5
85 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is ฿4,406 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
฿4,406
per night
29 Jun - 30 Jun
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! (470 reviews)
"Very nice property close to water and all activities"

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2024

Crystalbrook Flynn
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Other neighbourhoods around Stratford

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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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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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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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Holloways Beach

Beaches, restaurants and gardens are just a few things travellers enjoy about Holloways Beach. Check out Yorkeys Knob Beach or Holloways Beach while you're exploring the area.

Holloways Beach
Cairns Esplanade featuring a luxury hotel or resort, swimming and a pool

Cairns North

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

Cairns North
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Manunda

Shopping, gardens and spas are some highlights of Manunda. You might stop by Cairns Esplanade or Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland while you're in the area.

Manunda

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