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Cairns

Popular places to visit

Cairns Esplanade which includes a luxury hotel or resort, swimming and a pool

Cairns Esplanade

Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.

Cairns Esplanade
One of best things to do in Cairns is ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway. It's a 90 minute journey that takes you down the mountain to Cairns passing waterfalls, scenic lookouts and over old bridges. Catch the Skyrail up the mountain from Cairns and then catch the train back down. Or, vice versa.

Cairns Central Shopping Centre

During your visit to Tropical North Waterfront, you can do some window-shopping at Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

Cairns Central Shopping Centre
Palm Cove Beach featuring a beach, tropical scenes and general coastal views

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 which includes sailing, mountains and a 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 showing a coastal town and a hotel

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 Convention Centre, Queensland: Aerial Photo of Iconic Architecture, Urban Landscape, Waterfront, and City Infrastructure in Tropical North Queensland, Australia

Cairns Convention Centre

Learn about the events happening in Cairns Convention Centre during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

Cairns Convention Centre

Things to do

Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day

Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day

HK$505
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

HK$983
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
passengers aboard amphibious DUKW drive through jungles in Cairns

Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest

HK$169
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns

Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns

HK$547
per adult
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns
Wildlife Park

Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park Ticket (BNP)

HK$365
per adult
Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park Ticket (BNP)
Helicopter on a dock in view of yacht

Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef & Helicopter Package

HK$2,058
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef & Helicopter Package
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Top hotels in Whitfield

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
The price is HK$1,120 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
HK$1,120
HK$1,231 total
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
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 helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Loved every minute of our stay.

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD
The price is HK$606 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
HK$606
HK$667 total
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Clean room , friendly staff, great food, comfy beds.

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is HK$989 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
HK$989
HK$1,088 total
3 Feb - 4 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Room was clean and staff were great, the building it self was rundown and could do with some repairs and paint

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Hilton Cairns
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

4.5 out of 5
122 Lake St Cairns QLD
The price is HK$974 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
HK$974
HK$1,072 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (854 reviews)
Staff were great. Perfect location! everything we needed for a last minute getaway

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley

5 out of 5
131-141 Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is HK$1,229 per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
HK$1,229
HK$1,351 total
6 Feb - 7 Feb
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! (1,001 reviews)
Clean room. Great pool.

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Crystalbrook Riley
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

4 out of 5
209-217 Abbott Street Cairns North QLD
The price is HK$833 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
HK$833
HK$917 total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
Amazing air con! So needed this every day. Bliss! Clean room, great size and fab view. Good breakfast. Great staff.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
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Other neighbourhoods around Whitfield

Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens

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
Jack Barnes Bicentennial Mangrove Boardwalk in a coastal area of the Coral Sea in Cairns, Northern Queensland, Australia

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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Manunda

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

Manunda
The Cairns Lagoon at sunrise in Tropical North Queensland

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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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.

Barron
CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - 27 MARCH 2016. The Esplanade in Cairns with

Westcourt

You'll enjoy the casinos and shopping in Westcourt. You might want to make time for a stop at DFO Cairns or Cazalys Cairns.

Westcourt

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