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Palm Cove showing a beach, a garden and tropical scenes

Palm Cove

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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

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Top hotels in Cairns and Barrier Reef

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 3.539.172 ₫ per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
3.539.172 ₫
3.893.089 ₫ total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
Clean spacious room and bathroom.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 3.371.936 ₫ per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
3.371.936 ₫
3.709.130 ₫ total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
Great welcome on arrival. Very personal. Lovely room Very comfortable. Breakfast was fantastic. Recommended

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Hilton Cairns
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.033.883 ₫ per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
2.033.883 ₫
2.237.271 ₫ total
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
Clean room , friendly staff, great food, comfy beds.

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
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Popular places to visit

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

Cairns Esplanade

4.5/5(57 reviews)

Cairns Esplanade is just one of the places to see in Cairns, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

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

4/5(37 reviews)

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

4.5/5(25 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Tropical North Waterfront with a trip to Cairns Marlin Marina. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

Cairns Marlin Marina

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