Barron Gorge

Cairns
Photo by Brittany Friddell
Photo by Brittany Friddell

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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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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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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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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Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

€122
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
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Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour

€134
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour
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Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour

€67
Per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour
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Kuranda Scenic Rail & Rainforestation Tour

€167
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Rainforestation Tour
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Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour

€122
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
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Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise

€64
Per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise
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Top hotels in Barron Gorge

Acacia Court Hotel
Acacia Court Hotel
3.5 out of 5
223-227 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
The price is €92 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
€92
per night
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
5.8/10 (999 reviews)
"The building is showing signs of structural damage. Eg cracks in the walls"

Reviewed on 2 Sep 2024

Acacia Court Hotel
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is €174 per night from 23 Sep to 24 Sep
€174
per night
23 Sep - 24 Sep
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Location is very good."

Reviewed on 19 Sep 2024

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Hilton Cairns
Hilton Cairns
5 out of 5
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is €165 per night from 26 Sep to 27 Sep
€165
per night
26 Sep - 27 Sep
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Stayed 4nights. The A/C unit in the room stopped working, and it made excessive noise on the day it got repaired. Anyway, everything was sorted out on the second day promptly. Although I experienced the issue with the A/C unit, I’ll 100% stay Hilton Cairns again if I visit Cairns for any reasons. ..."

Reviewed on 16 Sep 2024

Hilton Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road, Cairns, QLD
The price is €165 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
€165
per night
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"There for relax, enjoying warmth & facilities"

Reviewed on 17 Sep 2024

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Crystalbrook Bailey
Crystalbrook Bailey
5 out of 5
163 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is €156 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
€156
per night
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (566 reviews)
"Excellent location"

Reviewed on 13 Sep 2024

Crystalbrook Bailey
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
The price is €119 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
€119
per night
16 Oct - 17 Oct
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Firstly, the positives: -Price: we got a good price through Expedia for 5 nights. -Location: this is in a good location. Not far from anywhere, even better if you have your own transport, which we did (hire car) If you don't have a hire car, or prefer to be within walking distance of city centres, ..."

Reviewed on 20 Sep 2024

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Barron Gorge

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Barron

Barron might not have many top sights, but Australian Armour and Artillery Museum and Cairns Cable Ski are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Barron
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Smithfield

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Smithfield. You might want to make time for a stop at Skyrail Rainforest Cableway or Smithfield Shopping Centre.

Smithfield
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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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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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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
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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 Cairns Esplanade and Yorkeys Knob Beach.

Machans Beach

Barron Gorge

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