Center of Contemporary Arts is an ideal place to start out your day in Cairns Central Business District. This community arts facility comes recommended by fellow travelers, but it isn't the only spot to see here. Allow some time for other sights like Esplanade Lagoon, Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens, and Mount Whitfield Conservation Park to really enjoy what the area has to offer.

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Oasis at Palm Cove

Palm Cove

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Great pool for little kids. Super convenient to walk to restaurants and shops.

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Coral Sands Resort

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Great pool, quiet, safe. I enjoyed having the gardens and large apartments. Free wifi very handy.

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The Reef Retreat

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9/10 Wonderful! (483 reviews)

Very clean and well run. Helpful staff, great location with everything you need. Would stay again and recommend to others 5*

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Esplanade Lagoon

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