You'll soon learn why this Cairns Central Business District arts and culture attraction is popular with travelers. If you're looking for more to explore, Esplanade Lagoon, Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens, and Mount Whitfield Conservation Park are in the area too. They won't take you very long to reach from Cairns Performing Arts Centre.

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Coral Sands Resort

Trinity Beach

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$641

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Dec 21 - Dec 26

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Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)

8.8/10 Excellent! (770 reviews)

Lovely spacious apartment, with beautiful outlook over resort pool. Room was well eqipped. Close to beach and grocer, as well as local restaurants.

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025

The Reef House Adults Retreat

Palm Cove

$988

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Dec 21 - Dec 26

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Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)

9/10 Wonderful! (702 reviews)

Very convenient, quiet. Excellent staff and service. Top draw. Will be back.

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

Sanctuary Palm Cove

Palm Cove

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$677

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Dec 21 - Dec 26

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Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)

9.8/10 Exceptional! (310 reviews)

Great location with lovely pool. Staff were so friendly and helpful with good recommendations. Would definitely stay again ☺️

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2025

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Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

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Cairns: Daintree Rainforest Wildlife Experience Cruise

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Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day

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Reef Magic Experience & Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Flight

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Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Half-Day Tour

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Popular places to visit

The Cairns Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in The Cairns Museum in Cairns. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.

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.

Cairns Esplanade

4.5/5(253 reviews)

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

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 Aquarium

4.5/5(42 reviews)

Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at Cairns Aquarium during your visit to Cairns. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.

Jute Theatre

5/5(1 review)

You can make plans for a show at Jute Theatre on your trip to Cairns. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.