Tropical North Waterfront Travel Guide
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Pacific Hotel Cairns
Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

Mantra Esplanade
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

The Abbott Boutique Hotel
Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Mantra Trilogy
Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Coral Sands Resort
Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025
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

Cairns Kuranda Skyrail and Railway Small group tour

Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour

From Port Douglas: Kuranda via Scenic Rail or Skyrail Option

Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour

Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience
- Cairns Esplanade
- Cairns Central Shopping Centre
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- Palm Cove Beach
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Esplanade Lagoon
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Cairns Night Markets
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Reef Hotel Casino
- Trinity Beach
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Clifton Beach
- Kuranda Koala Gardens
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Kewarra Beach
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Crystal Cascades
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Cairns Performing Arts Centre
- Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets
- Fitzroy Island National Park
- Barron Gorge National Park
- Sugarworld Waterpark
- Muddy's Playground
- Skyrail Kuranda Cableway Station
- Cairns Private Hospital
- Wooroonooran National Park
- Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome
- Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens