Whitfield
Cairns
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 Marlin Marina
Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.
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.
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.
Cairns Night Markets
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.
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
Soar above the treetops of the rain forest, gorges and mountains of North Queensland in a glass-enclosed cable car.
Things to do
Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Half Day Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Tour
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience
Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets
Whitfield Hotel Deals
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Room clean, courteous & helpful staff
Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025
Hilton Cairns
Very friendly staff, very good location, at bit noise from the city at night, but what can you expect with this location. Breakfast was great. Selfparking with low clearance of 185cm was a bit of a challenge, but we managed. Next time I choose valet, when I come in a SUV
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
I chose this property as part of an Expedia flight-hotel bundle. It’s kind of half way in between the airport and the heart of downtown Cairns. Meaning there’s not much to walk to nearby it. Except for a fabulous Thai restaurant across the street. I probably shouldn’t put the name here as this isn’t ...
Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Nice hotel and staff were great. Hotel just needed a little bit of an update.
Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025
Crystalbrook Flynn
Good
Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025
Crystalbrook Riley
Wonderful stay ( for the second time!) Quick and friendly check in with an unexpected upgrade! Spacious and clean room with tub and balcony with ocean view. Great pool to laze around , had a cocktail and bite of lunch. Bliss!
Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Whitfield
Edge Hill
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Edge Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Cairns Botanic Gardens or Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens.
Aeroglen
If you're spending some time in Aeroglen, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Skydive The Reef Cairns are top sights worth seeing.
Manunda
Shopping, gardens, and spas are some highlights of Manunda. You might stop by Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland or Cairns Performing Arts Centre while you're in the area.
Cairns North
Beaches and abundant dining options are well-reviewed features of Cairns North. Make a stop by top sights like Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland while you're exploring the area.
Barron
Though Barron might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Australian Armour and Artillery Museum and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station.
Westcourt
You'll enjoy the casinos and shopping in Westcourt. You might want to make time for a stop at DFO Cairns or Cazalys Cairns.
