Holloways Beach Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Cairns Esplanade
Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.
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.
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 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.
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
Soar above the treetops of the rain forest, gorges and mountains of North Queensland in a glass-enclosed cable car.
Activities
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park Ticket (BNP)
Our pick of the best Holloways Beach Hotel Deals
Cairns Beach Resort
Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025
Hilton Cairns
Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025
Crystalbrook Riley
Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Holloways Beach
Machans Beach
Though Machans Beach may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Yorkeys Knob Beach and Australian Armour and Artillery Museum.
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.
Barron
Barron might not have many top sights, but Australian Armour and Artillery Museum and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Aeroglen
If you're spending some time in Aeroglen, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Skydive The Reef Cairns are top sights worth seeing.
Whitfield
While there might not be top attractions in Whitfield, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens.
Smithfield
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Smithfield. You might want to make time for a stop at Smithfield Shopping Centre or Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station.
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- More holiday ideas
- Cairns Esplanade
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- Cairns Central Shopping Centre
- Palm Cove Beach
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Esplanade Lagoon
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Cairns Night Markets
- Reef Hotel Casino
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Trinity Beach
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Clifton Beach
- Kuranda Koala Gardens
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Kewarra Beach
- Sugarworld Waterpark
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Cairns Performing Arts Centre
- Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets
- Fitzroy Island National Park
- Crystal Cascades
- Barron Gorge National Park
- Muddy's Playground
- Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
- Cairns Private Hospital
- Skyrail Kuranda Cableway Station
- Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome
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