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

P9,853
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
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
Double Pack-Ancient Rainforest and Waterfalls!

Double Pack-Ancient Rainforest and Waterfalls!

P10,934
per adult
Double Pack-Ancient Rainforest and Waterfalls!
Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour

Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour

P4,065
per traveler
92% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour
Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience

Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience

P5,735
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience
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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 P5,862 per night from 9 May to 10 May
P5,862
P6,448 total
includes taxes & fees
May 9 - May 10
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! (1,002 reviews)
"A short o ernight stay. Easy access well appointed"

Reviewed on Apr 18, 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 P5,447 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
P5,447
P5,991 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Reasonable accomdation with good service staff"

Reviewed on Apr 19, 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 P3,722 per night from 23 Apr to 24 Apr
P3,722
P4,094 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 23 - Apr 24
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)
"Location, ocean view & nice breakfast. Rooms could do with an upgrade, especially the bathroom. Overall well priced hotel & will stay again"

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2025

Acacia Court Hotel
Hotel Tropiq
Hotel Tropiq
3.5 out of 5
179 Sheridan Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is P4,476 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
P4,476
P4,924 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
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 (367 reviews)
"This property might be old but it was spotless."

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2025

Hotel Tropiq
Bohemia Resort Cairns
Bohemia Resort Cairns
3 out of 5
231 Mcleod Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is P3,059 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
P3,059
P3,365 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
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 (1,000 reviews)
"Always a good stay and my kind of cheap. Thank you so much"

Reviewed on Apr 2, 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 P3,947 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
P3,947
P4,342 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
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! (982 reviews)
"Price, friendly staff and pool and all round great place to stay, we stay there every time we are in Cairns, keep up the great work 👍"

Reviewed on Feb 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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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

Cairns North