Cairns Central Business District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Cairns Central Business District
Popular places to visit
Cairns Marlin Marina
Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.
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.
Cairns Night Markets
During your trip to Tropical North Waterfront, 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.
The Cairns Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at The Cairns Museum during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.
Reef Fleet Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Tropical North Waterfront with a trip to Reef Fleet Terminal. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.
Cairns Central Shopping Centre
During your visit to Tropical North Waterfront, you can do some window-shopping at Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.
Activities
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise
Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns
Paronella Park and Mamu Tropical Skywalk Ticket Combo
Our pick of the best Cairns Central Business District Hotel Deals
Hilton Cairns
Room was clean and reasonably up to date. Staff were courteous. 30 dollars per night parking for guests seems unreasonable.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Had a fabulous view from my balcony; fab housekeeping; breakfast was amazingly, fairly central especially to dive/reef boats. Great stay overall.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Crystalbrook Riley
Overall, enjoyable, but a bit too expensive. Particularly good breakfast buffet - but rather expensive. The breakfast buffet is quite similar but actually slightly better at Crystalbrook Bailey, where it's also significantly cheaper. Room had an okay view but was only a few floors up, so it was more ...
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
The Benson Hotel
.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Crystalbrook Bailey
Room was beautiful. Lots of storage in both bedroom and bathroom. Great having an ironing board in the room. Pool was clean and quiet. Had the happy hour but a bit disappointed it was only margaritas. Would be nice if wine and beer was available for happy hour. Short walk to restaurants on the Esplanade ...
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
The room Definitely was in rougher condition than we expected. Plus there was an ant infestation apparently that’s a thing all around Cairns though. Great walking distance. The e pool was awesome. Very kid friendly which wasn’t great for our childless selves lol
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Check Cairns Central Business District hotel availability
Other neighbourhoods around Cairns Central Business District
Parramatta Park
Parramatta Park is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Barlow Park and Cazaly's Stadium.
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.
Manunda
Shopping, gardens and spas are some highlights of Manunda. You might stop by Anderson Street Conservation Park or Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland while you're in the area.
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.
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.
Aeroglen
If you're spending some time in Aeroglen, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Skydive The Reef Cairns are top sights worth seeing.
Cairns Central Business District Travel Guide
Explore a world of travel with Expedia
- Apartments in Cairns
- B&B in Cairns
- Cabin Rentals in Cairns
- Capsule Hotels in Cairns
- Caravan Parks in Cairns
- Hotels near Cairns Esplanade
- Farmstay in Cairns
- Holiday Homes in Cairns
- Hostels in Cairns
- Hostels in Cairns
- Alh Group Hotels in Cairns
- Accor Hotels in Cairns
- All Inclusive Hotels in Cairns
- Cheap Hotels in Cairns
- Four Seasons Hotels in Cairns
- Hotels with Pool in Cairns
- Luxury Hotels in Cairns
- Marriott Hotels & Resorts in Cairns
- Romantic Hotels in Cairns
- Cairns Hotels
- Hotels near Cairns Marlin Marina
- Motels in Cairns
- Hotels near Cairns Night Markets
- Serviced Apartments in Cairns
- Villas in Cairns
- All Inclusive Hotels in Cairns
- Cairns Hotels
- Hotels near Esplanade Lagoon
- Hotels near Michaelmas Cay
- Hotels near Reef Fleet Terminal
- Hotels near Reef Hotel Casino
- Visit Bentley Park
- Visit Aeroglen
- Visit Barron
- Visit Bayview Heights
- Visit Cairns Beaches
- Visit Brinsmead
- Visit Bungalow
- Visit Cairns North
- Cairns Central Shopping Centre
- Visit Earlville
- Visit Edge Hill
- Cairns Esplanade
- Visit Freshwater
- Visit Holloways Beach
- Visit Kanimbla
- Visit Machans Beach
- Visit Manoora
- Visit Manunda
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Visit Mooroobool
- Visit Mount Sheridan
- Cairns Night Markets
- Visit Parramatta Park
- Visit Redlynch
- Cairns Regional Gallery
- Visit Stratford
- Visit Westcourt
- Visit White Rock
- Visit Whitfield
- Visit Woree
- Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome
- Cairns Holidays
- Cairns Holidays
- Visit Cairns
- Visit Cairns
- Visit East Trinity
- Esplanade Lagoon
- Visit Glen Boughton
- Visit Portsmith
- All inclusive Holiday Packages Cairns
- Luxury Holiday Packages Cairns
- Alamo Rent A Car Rental Cars in Cairns
- Apex Car Rentals Rental Cars in Cairns
- Avis Rental Cars in Cairns
- Budget Rental Cars in Cairns
- Car hire Cairns
- Car hire near Cairns
- Enterprise Rental Cars in Cairns
- Europcar Rental Cars in Cairns
- Hertz Rental Cars in Cairns
- Mini Car Hire in Cairns
- Ute Car Hire in Cairns
- Premium Car Hire in Cairns
- Suv Car Hire in Cairns
- Sixt Rental Cars in Cairns
- Sports Car Car Hire in Cairns
- Thrifty Car Rental Rental Cars in Cairns
