Westcourt Travel Guide

Cairns

Popular places to visit

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

Cairns Esplanade

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

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

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

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

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

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

crocodile jumping for food with people watching in cairns

Kuranda & Hartley's Crocodile Adventure

฿5,806
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kuranda & Hartley's Crocodile Adventure
Great Barrier Reef Snorkel and Dive Cruise

Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

฿5,317
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise
Couple snorkeling among abundant coral reefs and marine species at the Green Island Reef in Cairns

Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise

฿2,293
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

฿4,407
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
train on bridge in cairns

Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour

฿4,396
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
From Port Douglas: Kuranda via Scenic Rail or Skyrail Option

From Port Douglas: Kuranda via Scenic Rail or Skyrail Option

฿3,471
per adult
From Port Douglas: Kuranda via Scenic Rail or Skyrail Option
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Top hotels in Westcourt

Motel Nomad Cairns

Motel Nomad Cairns

3.5 out of 5
314 Mulgrave Road, Westcourt, QLD
The price is ฿2,354 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿2,354
฿2,589 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre ...
7/10 Good! (166 reviews)
"The motel staff are fantastic. Some minor issues with answering phone. But most of the time they ring back.. other times not. Understand busy times are crazy in peak periods. But over I would recommend the motel"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2025

Motel Nomad Cairns
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is ฿5,946 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
฿5,946
฿6,541 total
19 Sept - 20 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"The staff was excellent including the front desk and the breakfast staff who made our stay very enjoyable even though it was very busy throughout our stay. The room and property were clean and inviting. Thanks for a great time."

Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025

Hilton Cairns
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,745 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿2,745
฿3,019 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,015 reviews)
"This is a fantastic value property. If you have kids and have a tight budget you will love staying here! Rooms have been renovated & modernised."

Reviewed on 11 Sep 2025

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn

5 out of 5
85 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is ฿5,956 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
฿5,956
฿6,551 total
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (966 reviews)
"Such a beautiful hotel - we loved the open, airy spaces. Perfect location."

Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025

Crystalbrook Flynn
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
The price is ฿3,589 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
฿3,589
฿3,948 total
8 Oct - 9 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! (1,000 reviews)
"Reception staff were excellent..cheerful and friendly.."

Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley

5 out of 5
131-141 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is ฿6,483 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
฿6,483
฿7,132 total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"The property facilities are nice and well maintained, and walking distance to the great barrier reef experiences. The staff were helpful enough. My main complaint was the limited rooming options for double room adults (i.e. only twin beds vs. double or queen)"

Reviewed on 7 Sep 2025

Crystalbrook Riley
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Other neighbourhoods around Westcourt

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Bungalow

The beaches and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Bungalow. Want to see more of the surrounding area? DFO Cairns and Cazalys Cairns are a few top sights nearby.

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

Cairns North

Pristine beaches and ample dining options are well-reviewed features of Cairns North. Make a stop by top sights like Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland while you're exploring the area.

Cairns North
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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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