Cairns North Travel Guide

Cairns

The Cairns Lagoon at sunrise in Tropical North Queensland
The Cairns Lagoon at sunrise in Tropical North Queensland
Cairns Esplanade which includes night scenes
Cairns Esplanade featuring a park as well as a couple
Cairns Esplanade which includes a sandy beach, swimming and a pool

Popular places to visit

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

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 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
Palm Cove Beach featuring a beach, tropical scenes and general coastal views

Palm Cove Beach

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

Palm Cove Beach
Cairns Marlin Marina which includes sailing, mountains and a marina

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.

Cairns Marlin Marina
Esplanade Lagoon which includes a hotel and a coastal town

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.

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

Top hotels in Cairns North

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

4 out of 5
209-217 Abbott Street Cairns North QLD
The price is 2.767.460 ₫ per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
2.767.460 ₫
3.044.278 ₫ total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
Amazing air con! So needed this every day. Bliss! Clean room, great size and fab view. Good breakfast. Great staff.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD
The price is 2.448.195 ₫ per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
2.448.195 ₫
2.693.015 ₫ total
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Ok

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Hotel Tropiq

Hotel Tropiq

3.5 out of 5
179 Sheridan Street Cairns North QLD
The price is 1.821.363 ₫ per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
1.821.363 ₫
2.003.499 ₫ total
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (505 reviews)
The room are just what you need for 3 days in Cairns not flashy but just what we needed for our stay,the staffs are awesome,location is superb,you can do your washing too.

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Hotel Tropiq
Bohemia Resort Cairns

Bohemia Resort Cairns

3 out of 5
231 Mcleod Street Cairns North QLD
The price is 1.105.105 ₫ per night from 14 Feb to 15 Feb
1.105.105 ₫
1.215.688 ₫ total
14 Feb - 15 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland ...
6.2/10 (999 reviews)
Nice apartment really loved the hospitality

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Bohemia Resort Cairns
Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

4 out of 5
295 Sheridan Street Cairns North QLD
The price is 2.882.839 ₫ per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
2.882.839 ₫
3.171.123 ₫ total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Great hotel for business. Clean room and nice staff.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Cairns Sheridan Hotel
Cairns City Palms

Cairns City Palms

4 out of 5
199 Sheridan Street Cairns North QLD
Fully refundable
The price is 2.069.731 ₫ per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
2.069.731 ₫
2.276.704 ₫ total
11 Feb - 12 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a business centre and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (512 reviews)
Lovely cool pool. Clean room. Friendly service

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Cairns City Palms
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Other neighbourhoods around Cairns North

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Manunda

Shopping, gardens and spas are some highlights of Manunda. You might stop by Anderson Street Conservation Park or Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland while you're in the area.

Manunda
Cairns which includes a city

Cairns Central Business District

4.5/5(69 area reviews)

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

Cairns Central Business District
Aerial view above Rhodes with views to Wentworth Point and Concord West with Parramatta River in Sydney NSW Australia

Parramatta Park

Parramatta Park is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Barlow Park and Cazaly's Stadium.

Parramatta Park
Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens

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
Jack Barnes Bicentennial Mangrove Boardwalk in a coastal area of the Coral Sea in Cairns, Northern Queensland, Australia

Aeroglen

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

Aeroglen
CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - 27 MARCH 2016. The Esplanade in Cairns with

Westcourt

You'll enjoy the casinos and shopping in Westcourt. You might want to make time for a stop at DFO Cairns or Cazalys Cairns.

Westcourt

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