Cairns
Travel Guide
Visit Cairns
Where to stay in Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Cairns Central Business District is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Cairns Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Marlin Marina, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Tropical North Waterfront.
Cairns North
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Cairns North. A stop by Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland or Cairns Mudflats might round out your trip.
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.
Parramatta Park
Visitors to Parramatta Park enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Barlow Park is worth a stop.
Palm Cove
Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Palm Cove Beach and Vie Spa Palm Cove.
Pacific Hotel Cairns
"Locality and refreshed apartments"
Reviewed on 23 August 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
"This was great hotel, in a fantastic location. We had a balcony room at the front of the building and it had a great view. My only criticism is that breakfast finishes very early for a hotel that is in a holiday location but we did find plenty of options around the city. Over all great hotel in a ..."
Reviewed on 21 August 2026
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
"Amazing views from our Horizon Club Room. Room was clean, spacious and had everything we needed. Breakfast and snacks in the club room were lovely. Unfortunately we were very sick while we were there and spent a lot of time in our room but what a place to feel ill, views from the bed cheered us up ..."
Reviewed on 23 August 2026
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
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Reviewed on 21 August 2026
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
The Reef Retreat
"Location and quiet"
Reviewed on 22 August 2026
