This cruise liner port is situated in Cairns Central Business District, a destination that has lots going for it! Esplanade Lagoon, Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens, and Mount Whitfield Conservation Park are other good sightseeing choices nearby when you've finished up at Reef Fleet Terminal.
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The Reef House Adults Retreat
Palm Cove
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Feb 1 - Feb 4
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Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)
9/10 Wonderful! (704 reviews)
Very convenient, quiet. Excellent staff and service. Top draw. Will be back.
Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025
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Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 41 reviews
Free cancellation available
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Cairns: Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge & Daintree Day Tour
Activity duration is 12 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
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Reef Magic Experience & Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Flight
Activity duration is 8 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
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Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket
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Cairns City Half Day Tour
Activity duration is 4 hours
Free cancellation available
Reviews of Reef Fleet Terminal
4.4
Top Destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Make sure they order a taxi for you and that you have plenty of time to get there!
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
It’s okay but unfortunately only giant tours I didn’t find any small group tours.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Well organized, everything is in this terminal, all excursions start from there.
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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.
Esplanade Lagoon
4.5/5(104 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.
Cairns Night Markets
4/5(148 reviews)
After a long day enjoying the beaches, reef and rainforest in and around Cairns, have a nap and then spend a relaxing evening shopping and dining.
The Cairns Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in The Cairns Museum in Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.
Reef Hotel Casino
4/5(21 reviews)
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Reef Hotel Casino during your travels in Tropical North Waterfront? Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.
Cairns Regional Gallery
4.5/5(3 reviews)
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Cairns Regional Gallery during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.
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Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
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34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
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The Benson Hotel
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Pullman Cairns International
17 Abbott Street Cairns QLD
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD
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