Tropical North Waterfront
Travel Guide





Visit Tropical North Waterfront

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Rooms were lovely and clean. Staff very helpful. I was caught off guard with having to pay $30 a day for parking, so moved car around free parking on the Esplanade.
Reviewed on May 4, 2026

Hilton Cairns
Our room wasn’t cleaned properly on the second day of our stay. The rooms are very small and crammed. Water view from the balcony is very nice.
Reviewed on May 7, 2026

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
The pool area is great. Did not find it very clean. Front desk staff were super kind and helpful. Comfortable beds. Shutters don’t 100 percent close so kinda bright.
Reviewed on May 8, 2026

Mantra Trilogy

Escape On Lake
The accommodation was excellent,modern,spacious and clean with great kitchen facilities,thanks to the friendly professional staff for a quiet peaceful stay,much appreciated.
Reviewed on Apr 22, 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 Jan 18, 2026
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.

Cairns Central Shopping Centre
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.

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.

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.

Cairns Convention Centre
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.
Things to do

Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

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

Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Half Day Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Tour

Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- Esplanade Lagoon
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Cairns Night Markets
- Cairns Regional Gallery
- Reef Teach
- The Cultural Place
- Bulmba-ja Arts Centre
- Cairns Esplanade
- Palm Cove Beach
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Clifton Beach
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Kuranda Koala Gardens
- Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets
- Fitzroy Island National Park


