Cairns Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Cairns
Palm Cove
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.
Cairns Central Business District
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.
Trinity Beach
Trinity Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Trinity Beach and Kewarra Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.
Yorkeys Knob
Yorkeys Knob is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yorkeys Knob Beach and Half Moon Bay Golf Course.
Cairns North
Pristine beaches and ample dining options are well-reviewed features of Cairns North. Make a stop by top sights like Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland while you're exploring the area.
Clifton Beach
Clifton Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Clifton Beach and Palm Cove Beach while in the area.
Hilton Cairns
Ritz attended to our concerns promptly. It was wonderful to have a pleasant place to stay. Live music in the Atrium was an enjoyable touch. Thank you again Ritz and team!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Had a fabulous view from my balcony; fab housekeeping; breakfast was amazingly, fairly central especially to dive/reef boats. Great stay overall.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Breakfast was amazing staff very helpful cleaner extremely knowledgeable people every one was amazing
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
Very Good
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Drift Palm Cove
Room itself was not clean. Dust behind the bedside tables, tv unit and on the side of the washing machine. Dust all over the ironing board. Beach towels provided to us with stains. Dryer door kept falling off. Great location and nice pool.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
The room was more than we needed , it was clean , comfy and a perfect location, good pool and a hot tub . All the staff where extremely helpful and pleasant. We would definitely stay here again and recommend to others
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
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.
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.
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.
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 Night Markets
During your trip to Tropical North Waterfront, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Cairns Night Markets. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the local tours.
Clifton Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Clifton Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Cairns. Wander the gardens and seaside in this relaxing area.
Other places like Cairns
- Cairns Esplanade
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- Cairns Central Shopping Centre
- Palm Cove Beach
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Reef Hotel Casino
- Cairns Night Markets
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Clifton Beach
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Cairns Performing Arts Centre
- James Cook University
- Clifton Village Shopping Centre
- St Monica's Cathedral
- Paradise Palms Country Club
- The Cairns Museum
- Vie Spa Palm Cove
