Cairns Central Business District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Cairns which includes a city
Cairns Central Business District
Cairns Central Business District
Cairns Central Business District
Cairns Central Business District

Popular places to visit

Cairns Marlin Marina

Cairns Marlin Marina

4.5/5(664 reviews)

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

Cairns Marlin Marina
Esplanade Lagoon showing a hotel and a coastal town

Esplanade Lagoon

4.5/5(888 reviews)

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

4/5(731 reviews)

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

Cairns Night Markets
Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome

Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome

4/5(43 reviews)

Meet the animals who live at Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome during your trip to Cairns. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome
The Cairns Museum

The Cairns Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at The Cairns Museum during your trip to Cairns. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

The Cairns Museum

Reef Fleet Terminal

4.5/5(735 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Cairns with a trip to Reef Fleet Terminal. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

Reef Fleet Terminal

Activities

Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket

Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket

AU$20
per adult
Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket
train on bridge in cairns

Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour

AU$209
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

AU$210
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Kuranda Riverboat Tour

Kuranda: Riverboat Tour

AU$30
per adult
Kuranda: Riverboat Tour
Rainforestation Nature Park & Kuranda Scenic Railway Tour

Rainforestation Nature Park & Kuranda Scenic Railway Tour (R1BT)

AU$185
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Rainforestation Nature Park & Kuranda Scenic Railway Tour (R1BT)
Wavedancer Low Isles Cruise on Luxury Sailing Catamaran

Wavedancer Low Isles Cruise on Luxury Sailing Catamaran

AU$265
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Wavedancer Low Isles Cruise on Luxury Sailing Catamaran
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Our pick of the best Cairns Central Business District Hotel Deals

Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$255 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$255
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,014 reviews)
"Great location for stay"

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Hilton Cairns
Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn

5 out of 5
85 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$315 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$315
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (917 reviews)
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"Pros: stylish rooms. Super convenient location. Good facilities. Friendly staff Cons: checkin a bit chaotic and key information not given. Hotel tricky to navigate (especially if not explained at check-in) and has to wander around to find key facilities. Pool cold and limited access to sun. Pool ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Crystalbrook Flynn
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

4.5 out of 5
122 Lake St, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$261 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$261
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (700 reviews)
"Awesome pool, great location, good food and the buffet breakfast is the best I've ever had"

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$285 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$285
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,018 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey

5 out of 5
163 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$266 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$266
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (799 reviews)
"Lovely hotel. Exactly the quality we expected from this chain. We were only there for one night passing through, but had a lovely stay."

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Crystalbrook Bailey
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$290 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$290
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,008 reviews)
"great location"

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
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Other neighbourhoods around Cairns Central Business District

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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
Cairns Esplanade showing a luxury hotel or resort, swimming and a pool

Cairns North

Pristine beaches and ample dining options are well-reviewed features of Cairns North. Make a stop by top sights like Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland while you're exploring the area.

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
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Bungalow

The beaches and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Bungalow. Want to see more of the surrounding area? DFO Cairns and Cazalys Cairns are a few top sights nearby.

Bungalow
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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

Cairns Central Business District Travel Guide

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