Cairns North

Cairns

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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
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
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 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

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

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Things to do

crocodile jumping for food with people watching in cairns

Kuranda & Hartley's Crocodile Adventure

P9,424
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kuranda & Hartley's Crocodile Adventure
Stunning Mossman Gorge

Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest Day Tour

P9,738
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest Day Tour
Double Pack-Ancient Rainforest and Waterfalls!

Double Pack-Ancient Rainforest and Waterfalls!

P10,934
per adult
Double Pack-Ancient Rainforest and Waterfalls!
Australian Armour & Artillery Museum with Transfers

Australian Armour & Artillery Museum with Transfers - Half Day PM

P3,597
per adult
Australian Armour & Artillery Museum with Transfers - Half Day PM
Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour

Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour

P3,947
per traveler
92% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

P7,535
per traveler
90% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
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Top hotels in Cairns North

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4 out of 5
209-217 The Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
The price is P4,971 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
P4,971
P5,469 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
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! (1,010 reviews)
"The staff of the hotel were very friendly. The room was quite large with a beautiful ocean view."

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2025

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
4 out of 5
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is P5,511 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
P5,511
P6,062 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Comfortable stay
"The stay was comfortable. The room was clean. The view from the room wss breathtaking. The oceanview room helped us to have a scenic view."

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2025

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Acacia Court Hotel
Acacia Court Hotel
3.5 out of 5
223-227 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
The price is P3,197 per night from 2 May to 3 May
P3,197
P3,517 total
includes taxes & fees
May 2 - May 3
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
5.8/10 (999 reviews)
"Property is clean and maintained. Fire system works well(Tested twice). For a 3 star hotel on the esplanade is very good value for money. And as I flew out the I could see the Acacia court hotel is the closest to the airport, due to the little short cut at the end of the esplanade."

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2025

Acacia Court Hotel
Hotel Tropiq
Hotel Tropiq
3.5 out of 5
179 Sheridan Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is P3,849 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
P3,849
P4,234 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.8/10 (356 reviews)
"The gardens The pool The parking The staff"

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2025

Hotel Tropiq
Bohemia Resort Cairns
Bohemia Resort Cairns
3 out of 5
231 Mcleod Street, Cairns North, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P3,022 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
P3,022
P3,324 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre are ...
6.4/10 (999 reviews)
"Very clean"

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2025

Bohemia Resort Cairns
Cairns Queens Court
Cairns Queens Court
3.5 out of 5
167-173 Sheridan St, Cairns North, QLD
The price is P3,899 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
P3,899
P4,289 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 4 - Apr 5
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (999 reviews)
Top place to stay at in Cairns
"Very friendly staff welcomed with a smile and hoped we had a safe trip to our accomodation. Would recommend this as a very friendly and very good place to stay even if only for overnight or a few days."

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2025

Cairns Queens Court
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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 Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland or Cairns Performing Arts Centre while you're in the area.

Manunda
Cairns which includes a city

Cairns Central Business District

5/5(1 area review)

Cairns Central Business District is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Marlin Marina, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.

Cairns Central Business District
Our heated pool is covered over. Not only to protect our students from the sun - it's covered with solar panels which power our entire dive centre!

Parramatta Park

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

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
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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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Westcourt

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

Westcourt

Cairns North