Cairns
Travel Guide





Visit Cairns
Where to stay in Cairns

Cairns Central Business District
Cairns Central Business District is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Cairns Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Marlin Marina.

Cairns North
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Cairns North. A stop by Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland or Cairns Mudflats might round out your trip.

Edge Hill
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Edge Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Cairns Botanic Gardens or Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens.

Parramatta Park
Visitors to Parramatta Park enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Barlow Park is worth a stop.

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

Pacific Hotel Cairns
"Clean spacious room. Friendly, helpful staff. Good location."
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Hilton Cairns
"Rooms were clean, staff lovely and helpful particularly when out flight was cancelled and we had to stay an extra night. The Hilton accosted"
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
"Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful gardens and apartment."
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
"We loved the holiday family activities!! Thanks for a great stay! Waterslides were a hit!"
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Mantra Trilogy
"Luke gave fabulous customer service"
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026
Stay near popular Cairns attractions
Things to do

Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest

Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour

Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef

Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise





























