Cairns

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Cairns
Palm Cove Beach featuring swimming, tropical scenes and a beach
Cairns which includes street scenes and signage
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Where to stay in Cairns

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Palm Cove

Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Palm Cove Beach and Kuranda National Park, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.

Palm Cove
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
Trinity Beach showing tropical scenes, a sandy beach and surfing

Trinity Beach

Trinity Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Trinity Beach and Kewarra Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.

Trinity Beach
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
Clifton Beach which includes mountains, a luxury hotel or resort and golf

Clifton Beach

Clifton Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Clifton Beach and Palm Cove Beach while in the area.

Clifton Beach
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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
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
The price is HK$579 per night from 6 May to 7 May
HK$579
HK$647 total
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, spacious rooms"

Reviewed on 22 Apr 2025

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4 out of 5
209-217 The Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
The price is HK$732 per night from 9 May to 10 May
HK$732
HK$806 total
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Every staff member that we came in contact with were very welcoming, attentive and cheery. They couldn't do enough for us. The bar manager was amazing and made great selections for my daughter who is vegan. Everyone was just so welcoming and couldn't do enough for us. The downside was the cleanliness ..."

Reviewed on 22 Apr 2025

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
4 out of 5
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is HK$785 per night from 9 May to 10 May
HK$785
HK$863 total
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Really dated room, the staff were lovely, food was great, facilities aged and a little run down. I'm guessing the humidity plays a big part in the ageing process."

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2025

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
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Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
4 out of 5
3-11 Water Street, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,533 reviews)
Perfect as always
"Perfect! This is my 3rd year staying here. Rooms are clean and well stocked with kitchen equipment. Shower is great very good water pressure WiFi has improved from previous years Staff are polite and friendly Was allowed to check out a hour later than stated. I will be back"

Reviewed on 22 Apr 2025

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
Mantra Trilogy
Mantra Trilogy
4 out of 5
101 - 105 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,213 reviews)
"Loved the room, excellent location"

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2025

Mantra Trilogy
Coral Sands Resort
Coral Sands Resort
4.5 out of 5
Cnr Trinity Beach Rd & Vasey Esplanade, Trinity Beach, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (725 reviews)
"Overall pleasant"

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2025

Coral Sands Resort
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Popular places to visit

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

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
Cairns Marlin Marina

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
Palm Cove Beach

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
Esplanade Lagoon showing a coastal town and a hotel

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
Cairns Night Markets

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
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway featuring forests and rainforest

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station

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 Station

Things to do

Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day

Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day

HK$516
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day
Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience

Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience

HK$790
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

HK$1,024
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour

Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour

HK$1,171
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class

Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets

HK$1,358
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets
Seastar Luxury Outer Reef Tour

Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour

HK$1,230
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour
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Cairns and Northern Beaches featuring signage

Kuranda

Photo by Mike from Cairns

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