Cairns North

Cairns

The Cairns Lagoon at sunrise in Tropical North Queensland
Cairns North
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Cairns North

Popular places to visit

Cairns Esplanade

Cairns Esplanade

4.5/5(257 reviews)

Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.

Cairns Esplanade
Cairns Central Shopping Centre

Cairns Central Shopping Centre

4/5(178 reviews)

During your visit to Tropical North Waterfront, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.

Cairns Central Shopping Centre
Esplanade Lagoon

Esplanade Lagoon

4.5/5(106 reviews)

Relax after a day of sightseeing or cool down from the summer heat in this fresh-water lagoon, one of Cairns’ best city attractions.

Esplanade Lagoon
Palm Cove Beach

Palm Cove Beach

4.5/5(142 reviews)

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.

Palm Cove Beach
Cairns Marlin Marina

Cairns Marlin Marina

4.5/5(109 reviews)

Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.

Cairns Marlin Marina
Cairns Convention Centre, Queensland: Aerial Photo of Iconic Architecture, Urban Landscape, Waterfront, and City Infrastructure in Tropical North Queensland, Australia

Cairns Convention Centre

4.5/5(22 reviews)

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

Cairns Convention Centre

Things to do

Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

$187
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise
Half-Day Green Island, Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise

$85
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise
relaxing at the deck of a ship in Australia

Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour

$197
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour
Pure Snorkelling has 15 exclusive snorkel locations of off Cairns across 8 different reefs! The most of any snorkel boat in the region.

Half Day Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Tour

$150
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half Day Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Tour
Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket

Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket

$14
per adult
Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class

Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets

$205
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets
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Cairns North Hotel Deals

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

4 out of 5
209-217 Abbott Street Cairns North QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$123 nightly
The price is $135 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$135 total
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
The room was very small, the bathroom was quite slippery, the bedsheets looked clean but smelled bad...one pillow case had dried booger...the admin staff almost seem not to want to engage with the guests...they charged for parking in the carpark, that should've been complimentary at least...not even ...

Reviewed on May 6, 2026

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD
$113 nightly
The price is $124 total per night from May 24 to May 25
$124 total
May 24 - May 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,036 reviews)
The hotel is quite tired and a little run down. The cleaning wasn't very good, the bathroom floor was a bit sticky and the doors and walls were quite grimy. There's not enough lighting which made reading difficult. The breakfast was very good and varied. The staff were friendly and helpful with any ...

Reviewed on May 3, 2026

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Queens Court

Cairns Queens Court

3.5 out of 5
167-173 Sheridan St Cairns North QLD
$70 nightly
The price is $78 total per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
$78 total
Jun 8 - Jun 9
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
We've stayed here a number of times since 2020. There appears to have been changes in ownership in recent times as some things are different. We always stay in the premium side (see their main pic) which is separated from the other side which has the cheaper accommodation. There is keyed entry into ...

Reviewed on May 4, 2026

Cairns Queens Court
Bohemia Resort Cairns

Bohemia Resort Cairns

3 out of 5
231 Mcleod Street Cairns North QLD
$50 nightly
The price is $55 total per night from May 18 to May 19
$55 total
May 18 - May 19
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal are located nearby.
6.4/10 (1,006 reviews)
The place it old and run down, I saw bugs in the hallway

Reviewed on May 5, 2026

Bohemia Resort Cairns
Hotel Tropiq

Hotel Tropiq

3.5 out of 5
179 Sheridan Street Cairns North QLD
$84 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from May 13 to May 14
$93 total
May 13 - May 14
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7/10 Good! (535 reviews)
Staff were great and very helpful thankyou. Accommodation is older property but if you just need to sleep then this is perfect and close to everything. Pool was great as well after long days at football to relax

Reviewed on May 5, 2026

Hotel Tropiq
Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

4 out of 5
295 Sheridan Street Cairns North QLD
$107 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$118 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Clean rooms, very friendly staff, and close to the airport.

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

Cairns Sheridan Hotel
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