Stroll along Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland and admire the flow of people and nature as you pass by. There's nothing quite like a walk along the waterside to kick-start your vacation.

To visit this waterside pathway, head to Cairns North. You'll find lots of other things to see in the area, including Esplanade Lagoon, Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens, and Mount Whitfield Conservation Park.

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Coral Sands Resort

Trinity Beach

$515

per person

Dec 21 - Dec 24

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

8.8/10 Excellent! (770 reviews)

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

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

The Reef House Adults Retreat

Palm Cove

$1,002

per person

Oct 31 - Nov 4

found 1 hour ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

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

$688

per person

Oct 31 - Nov 4

found 1 hour ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

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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Tours & day trips

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Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

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Food, drink & nightlife

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Cairns: Daintree Rainforest Wildlife Experience Cruise

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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Reef Magic Experience & Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Flight

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Attractions

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Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Half-Day Tour

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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 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.

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.

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.