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Cairns

Popular places to visit

Cairns Esplanade which includes swimming, a luxury hotel or resort and a pool

Cairns Esplanade

Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.

Cairns Esplanade
Palm Cove Beach

Palm Cove Beach

Located in between the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, this palm tree-lined beach is an idyllic spot to take it easy or begin an adventure.

Palm Cove Beach
Esplanade Lagoon which includes a coastal town and a hotel

Esplanade Lagoon

Relax after a day of sightseeing or cool down from the summer heat in this fresh-water lagoon, one of Cairns’ best city attractions.

Esplanade Lagoon
Cairns Marlin Marina

Cairns Marlin Marina

Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.

Cairns Marlin Marina
Cairns Night Markets

Cairns Night Markets

During your visit to Cairns, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Cairns Night Markets. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or seek out the local tours.

Cairns Night Markets
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway showing forests and rainforest

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station

Soar above the treetops of the rain forest, gorges and mountains of North Queensland in a glass-enclosed cable car.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station

Things to do

Great Barrier Reef Snorkel and Dive Cruise

Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

P9,212
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise
Couple snorkeling among abundant coral reefs and marine species at the Green Island Reef in Cairns

Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise

P3,973
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Sunlover Reef Cruises Cairns Great Barrier Reef Experience

Sunlover Reef Cruises Cairns Great Barrier Reef Experience

P10,751
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Sunlover Reef Cruises Cairns Great Barrier Reef Experience
Cairns Kuranda Skyrail and Railway Small group tour

Cairns Kuranda Skyrail and Railway Small group tour

P9,512
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cairns Kuranda Skyrail and Railway Small group tour
Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day

Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day

P3,535
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

P7,635
per traveler
90% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
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Top hotels in Barron

Hilton Cairns
Hilton Cairns
5 out of 5
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P10,577 per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
P10,577
P11,634 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

Hilton Cairns
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4 out of 5
209-217 The Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
The price is P6,265 per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
P6,265
P6,892 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Excellent staff. They were very helpful"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"It was clean, comfortable and spacious. Also the view from our place was beautiful! Love waking up to it. Another plus is that it’s close to so many tourist spots (just a 5 minute walk from the Great Barrier Reef Terminal) and food places."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

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Pacific Hotel Cairns
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
The price is P6,020 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
P6,020
P6,622 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"What a great place to stay. Relaxed, great facilities, beautiful setting. We really enjoyed our stay. It is an older establishment, with some upgrades, and situated a little out of town. I really liked its hokey 80's vibes. The restaurant was great, the food fresh, well priced, and a great selection. ..."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road, Cairns, QLD
The price is P9,080 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
P9,080
P9,988 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"The proper was in a great location, the staff very helpful & accommodating, they made us feel like at home."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Crystalbrook Riley
Crystalbrook Riley
5 out of 5
131-141 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is P13,620 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P13,620
P14,982 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Crystalbrook Heaven!!"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Barron

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Kamerunga

If you're spending some time in Kamerunga, Barron Gorge National Park and Kamerunga Conservation Park are top sights worth seeing.

Kamerunga
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Whitfield

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Whitfield and surrounding area, you can visit Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens.

Whitfield
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Holloways Beach

Beaches, restaurants, and gardens are some highlights of Holloways Beach. Make a stop by Yorkeys Knob Beach or Holloways Beach while you're exploring.

Holloways Beach
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Machans Beach

Though Machans Beach might 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.

Machans Beach
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway which includes rainforest and landscape views

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.

Smithfield
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Aeroglen

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

Aeroglen

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