Tropical North Waterfront Travel Guide
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Hilton Cairns
The best breakfast ever
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Clean hotel, great free breakfast and beautiful atrium
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
I booked this room for $795 (A$1,125) and made one short local call, which the front desk said would cost only a few cents. However, I was later charged an extra US$50. When an agent from Expedia contacted the hotel, they were told the call cost 45 cents and the total was $18—an extremely high rate ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Mantra Trilogy
Room was tired and needs a refresh. Bed was uncomfortable. It was noisy through the night with sound of doors opening. Stayed 7 days and no servicing for the whole time.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Mid City Luxury Suites
The location was great - across from a mall to get anything you could want including groceries. It was walking distance to the esplanade pool, ocean pier, night market, etc. The hotel pool was refreshing after a day of activities, and the kitchen with a full sized fridge was wonderful. Having a washer ...
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Jack & Newell Holiday Apartments
We had a truly wonderful stay at this hotel in Cairns and couldn’t be happier with our experience. The location is absolutely perfect—right in the heart of Cairns, yet still peaceful and quiet. Everything you need is within easy walking distance: the beach, restaurants, cafés, and shops are all just ...
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
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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 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.

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 Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Cairns Convention Centre during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.
Activities

Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour

Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets

Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour

Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- Cairns Central Shopping Centre
- Reef Hotel Casino
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Esplanade Lagoon
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Cairns Night Markets
- Cairns Performing Arts Centre
- St Monica's Cathedral
- Cairns Regional Gallery
- Reef Teach
- Cairns Esplanade
- Palm Cove Beach
- Trinity Beach
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Clifton Beach
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Kewarra Beach
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets
- Rainforestation Nature Park
- Kuranda Koala Gardens
- Crystal Cascades
- Sugarworld Waterpark
- Fitzroy Island National Park




