Tropical North Waterfront

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The lagoon in Cairns in awesome!! Free to swim, lounge, nice view of the ocean... cute shops around... o and free wifi! Great way to spend a relaxing day.
The lagoon in Cairns in awesome!! Free to swim, lounge, nice view of the ocean... cute shops around... o and free wifi! Great way to spend a relaxing day.
Book a harbour view apartment with Cairns Luxury Apartments and you'll be able to see your reef boat from your bedroom! You can't get more centrally located than this. www.cairnsluxuryapartments.com.au
Why book a hotel room when you can book an apartment?! You'll save money on eating out, be able to wash your clothes and even the Garden View apartments at CLA have glimpses of the beautiful cairns inlet. www.cairnsluxuryapartments.com.au
The beaches around Cairns might not be the best, but a short boat ride out to sea and you could be relaxing in the crystal clear waters of Michaelmas Cay. Bliss! #waterlust #colorful www.cheskiesgaplife.com
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
The price is €128 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
€128
5 Mar - 6 Mar
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! (1,007 reviews)
Great views with a spacious room . Extremely clean and the staff were fabulous.

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is €120 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
€120
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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! (1,006 reviews)
Hotel was beautiful! Great location. Would have been nice if they we able to store our bags when we went out on the reef for 2 days.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Hilton Cairns
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

4.5 out of 5
122 Lake St Cairns QLD
The price is €117 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
€117
3 Mar - 4 Mar
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! (864 reviews)
Lovely staff

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
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Mantra Trilogy

Mantra Trilogy

4 out of 5
101 - 105 The Esplanade Cairns QLD
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,298 reviews)
Staff was friendly and warm

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Mantra Trilogy
Vision Apartments

Vision Apartments

4.5 out of 5
125-129 The Esplanade Cairns QLD
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (432 reviews)
Spacious apartment, plenty of appliances to be used. All air conditioners are very cold which is good. Easy after hour check-in. However parking space is narrow, not good for big car.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Vision Apartments
Mid City Luxury Suites

Mid City Luxury Suites

3.5 out of 5
6 McLeod Street Cairns QLD
Stay at this aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a casino. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (198 reviews)
It was very handy being central to shops and places nearby in walking distance. Secured parking was good for me especially being in the city

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Mid City Luxury Suites
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Popular places to visit

Cairns Esplanade featuring a pool, a luxury hotel or resort and swimming

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
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
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
Esplanade Lagoon featuring 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

passengers aboard amphibious DUKW drive through jungles in Cairns

Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest

€19
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Couple snorkeling among abundant coral reefs and marine species at the Green Island Reef in Cairns

Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise

€57
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket

Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket

€12
per adult
Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket
colorful butterfly resting on leaf at butterfly sanctuary in Cairns

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary Admission

€15
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Australian Butterfly Sanctuary Admission
The Cairns Museum is two blocks walk from Cairns Esplanade and the Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal - Cnr Lake and Shields Streets, Cairns -

Skip the Line: Cairns Museum Single Admission Ticket

€9
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Skip the Line: Cairns Museum Single Admission Ticket
Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket

Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket

€13
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket
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