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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

Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour

Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour

P4,003
per traveler
92% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class

Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets

P9,630
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

P7,259
per traveler
90% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour

Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour

P7,970
per traveler
90% of travellers recommend
Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour
Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience

Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience

P5,550
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience
passengers aboard amphibious DUKW drive through jungles in Cairns

Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest

P1,094
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
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Top hotels in Ellis Beach

Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows
Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows
3 out of 5
Captain Cook Highway, Ellis Beach, QLD
The price is P6,914 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
P6,914
P7,606 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 19 - Mar 20
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Palm Cove Beach and Mount ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (66 reviews)
"Unique location"

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2023

Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
4.5 out of 5
122 Lake St, Cairns, QLD
The price is P7,267 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
P7,267
P7,993 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (622 reviews)
"Was very easy to get around from the location"

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2025

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
4.5 out of 5
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St, Cairns, QLD
The price is P5,678 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
P5,678
P6,246 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Everyone was so wonderful, especially Adila and Anne. Thank you for a wonderful stay."

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Hilton Cairns
Hilton Cairns
5 out of 5
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is P7,515 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
P7,515
P8,267 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"While the rooms were nice, they smelled slightly of mildew (which is probably common for the area because of the high humidity)."

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2025

Hilton Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is P6,647 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
P6,647
P7,312 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 24 - Feb 25
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! (1,006 reviews)
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"Had to pay for an upgrade as the room I was given had water running down the wall from the air-conditioning unit"

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2025

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Pullman Cairns International
Pullman Cairns International
5 out of 5
17 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is P7,786 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
P7,786
P8,565 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"The property is very well presented and nice. Breakfast was really nice. The pool needs an urgent upgrade. Our room has an interconnecting door and I could hear every conversation from the people next door, taking very loudly until 3am.. No privacy. This is a deal breaker and I would not stay in ..."

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2025

Pullman Cairns International
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Other neighbourhoods around Ellis Beach

Palm Cove showing a beach, a garden and tropical scenes

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.

Palm Cove
Clifton Beach featuring mountains, a luxury hotel or resort and golf

Clifton Beach

Travelers come to Clifton Beach for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Clifton Beach and Palm Cove Beach while you're in town.

Clifton Beach
Trinity Beach showing landscape views, tropical scenes and a beach

Trinity Beach

Travelers to Trinity Beach praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Trinity Beach and Kewarra Beach.

Trinity Beach
Kewarra Beach. The best of Cairns' northern beaches. Stunning.

Kewarra Beach

Unique features of Kewarra Beach include the beaches and golf courses. Make a stop by Kewarra Beach or Kuranda National Park while you're exploring the area.

Kewarra Beach
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Trinity Park

When in Trinity Park, you can plan a visit to Half Moon Bay Golf Course and Moon River Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Trinity Park
Yorkeys Knob showing tranquil scenes and mountains

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.

Yorkeys Knob

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