Holloways Beach
Cairns
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Popular places to visit
Cairns Esplanade
Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.
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.
Cairns Marlin Marina
Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.
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.
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.
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
Soar above the treetops of the rain forest, gorges and mountains of North Queensland in a glass-enclosed cable car.
Things to do
Cairns Kuranda Skyrail and Railway Small group tour
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
From Port Douglas: Kuranda via Scenic Rail or Skyrail Option
Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour
Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour
Top hotels in Holloways Beach
Cairns Beach Resort
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025
Hilton Cairns
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025
Crystalbrook Riley
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Holloways Beach
Machans Beach
Though Machans Beach may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Yorkeys Knob Beach and Australian Armour and Artillery Museum.
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.
Barron
Barron might not have many top sights, but Australian Armour and Artillery Museum and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Aeroglen
If you're spending some time in Aeroglen, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Skydive The Reef Cairns are top sights worth seeing.
Smithfield
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Smithfield. You might want to make time for a stop at Smithfield Shopping Centre or Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station.
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.