Yorkeys Knob Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Yorkeys Knob
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 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.
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 Marlin Marina
Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.
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.
Activities
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise
Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets
Kuranda: Birdworld Entry Ticket
Wavedancer Low Isles Cruise on Luxury Sailing Catamaran
Our pick of the best Yorkeys Knob Hotel Deals
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Great room and great property with excellent staff!
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Hilton Cairns
Room was good. There was a used room service tray outside our room though. Check-in experience was terrible. Waited inline to check in took forever. People behind us were cutting the line and getting served by check in staff, when we followed one we were told that there was a queue. We informed her ...
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Check in was very friendly and helpful, which as it was late and I was tired was important
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
The first room not quite clean, but staff changed a new room. Good service
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Amazing air con! So needed this every day. Bliss! Clean room, great size and fab view. Good breakfast. Great staff.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Spacious clean rooms ,excellent breakfast except fresh fruits were served very big size so you have to use butter knife to cut into smaller pieces 😀 Has guest laundry. Within easy walking distance to Reef Terminal and Central City Mall/ station.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Yorkeys Knob
Trinity Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Trinity Park and surrounding area, you can visit Half Moon Bay Golf Course and Moon River Beach.
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.
Holloways Beach
Beaches, restaurants and gardens are just a few things travellers enjoy about Holloways Beach. Check out Yorkeys Knob Beach or Holloways Beach while you're exploring the area.
Trinity Beach
Trinity Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Trinity Beach and Kewarra Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.
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.
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 Travel Guide
Explore a world of travel with Expedia
- Hotels near Cable Ski Cairns
- Cairns Hotels
- Hotels near Cattana Wetlands
- Hotels near Half Moon Bay Golf Course
- Beach Hotels in Holloways Beach
- Boutique Hotels in Holloways Beach
- Casino Hotels in Holloways Beach
- Cheap Hotels in Holloways Beach
- Family Hotels in Holloways Beach
- Independent Hotels in Holloways Beach
- Ski Hotels in Holloways Beach
- Holloways Beach Hotels
- Hotels near Kite Rite Australia
- Alh Group Hotels in Smithfield
- All Inclusive Hotels in Smithfield
- Cheap Hotels in Smithfield
- Historic Hotels in Smithfield
- Hotels with Pool in Smithfield
- Independent Hotels in Smithfield
- Luxury Hotels in Smithfield
- Mantra Hotels in Smithfield
- Pet Friendly Hotels in Smithfield
- Smithfield Hotels
- Alh Group Hotels in Trinity Beach
- Accor Hotels in Trinity Beach
- All Inclusive Hotels in Trinity Beach
- Cheap Hotels in Trinity Beach
- Family Hotels in Trinity Beach
- Hotels with Pool in Trinity Beach
- Lgbt Welcoming Hotels in Trinity Beach
- Luxury Hotels in Trinity Beach
- Mantra Hotels in Trinity Beach
- Pet Friendly Hotels in Trinity Beach
- Trinity Beach Hotels
- Beach Hotels in Trinity Park
- Cheap Hotels in Trinity Park
- Hilton Hotels in Trinity Park
- Lgbt Welcoming Hotels in Trinity Park
- Mantra Hotels in Trinity Park
- Stella Hospitality Group Hotels in Trinity Park
- Trinity Park Hotels
- Hotels near Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Cable Ski Cairns
- Visit Aeroglen
- Visit Barron
- Visit Brinsmead
- Visit Cairns Central Business District
- Visit Cairns North
- Visit Caravonica
- Visit Clifton Beach
- Visit Edge Hill
- Visit Ellis Beach
- Visit Freshwater
- Visit Holloways Beach
- Visit Kamerunga
- Visit Kanimbla
- Visit Kewarra Beach
- Visit Machans Beach
- Visit Manoora
- Visit Manunda
- Visit Palm Cove
- Visit Parramatta Park
- Visit Redlynch
- Visit Smithfield
- Visit Stratford
- Visit Trinity Beach
- Visit Trinity Park
- Visit Westcourt
- Visit Whitfield
- Cairns Holidays
- Visit Cairns
- Cattana Wetlands
- Half Moon Bay Golf Course
- Kite Rite Australia
- Visit Kuranda
- Visit Northern Beaches
- Palm Cove Holidays
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Smithfield Holidays
- Visit Speewah
- Trinity Beach Holidays
- Trinity Park Holidays
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Car hire near Holloways Beach
- Car hire near Smithfield
- Car hire near Trinity Beach
- Car hire near Trinity Park
- Car hire near Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Compact Car Hire in Smithfield
- Hertz Rental Cars in Holloways Beach
- Ute Car Hire in Trinity Park
- Thrifty Car Rental Rental Cars in Smithfield
- Thrifty Car Rental Rental Cars in Trinity Beach
