Barron Travel Guide
Cairns
Popular places to visit

Cairns Esplanade
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 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 Marlin Marina
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.

Palm Cove Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Palm Cove Beach during your travels in Cairns? While in this romantic area, find time to visit its spas.

Esplanade Lagoon
Enjoy an outing to Esplanade Lagoon during your stay in Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

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.
Top hotels in Barron

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Clean spacious room and bathroom.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Hilton Cairns
Room was clean, a little annoying the pool was out of commission. Although alternative was offered.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Great room and amenities
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Lovely staff
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
The room was extremely clean and fresh. The staff were exceptionally helpful and pleasant. The buffet breakfast offered me what I needed with vegan, gluten-free options and the food was thoroughly delightful. I highly recommend this hotel for your Cairns stays.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Crystalbrook Riley
Very clean room, very friendly and helpful staff, everything surpassed our expectations of a resort hotel. This was our first stay in a Crystalbrook hotel. Would book again
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Barron

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.

Machans Beach
Though Machans Beach may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Yorkeys Knob Beach and Australian Armour and Artillery Museum.

Whitfield
While there might not be top attractions in Whitfield, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens.

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

Aeroglen
If you're spending some time in Aeroglen, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Skydive The Reef Cairns are top sights worth seeing.

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.
