Title: Visit Barron: Best of Barron, Cairns Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Barron](https://expedia.ca/Barron-Cairns-Hotels.0-n6209836-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Cairns](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Cairns.d553248635404168639.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Cairns](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Cairns.d553248635404168639.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Barron Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Barron.d6209836.Car-Rental-Guide)[Barron Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Barron.d6209836.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Barron ## Cairns ## Visit Barron Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Cairns travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Cairns.dx553248635404168639) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Cairns Esplanade featuring a pool, a luxury hotel or resort and swimming](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127785/4d6928c8-cfa7-41e9-ba62-fe6f27b138d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cairns Esplanade 4.5/5(62 reviews) Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea. [](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Esplanade-Cairns-North.d6127785.Vacation-Attraction) ![Palm Cove Beach featuring a beach, tropical scenes and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061139/574cc203-78ff-4692-8a72-d7f7b2caeb98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Palm Cove Beach 4.5/5(33 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Palm-Cove-Beach-Palm-Cove.d6061139.Vacation-Attraction) ![One of best things to do in Cairns is ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway. It's a 90 minute journey that takes you down the mountain to Cairns passing waterfalls, scenic lookouts and over old bridges. Catch the Skyrail up the mountain from Cairns and then catch the train back down. Or, vice versa.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635404168639/326c5b35-009e-425f-a91d-03f0ccba2866.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cairns Central Shopping Centre 4/5(35 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Central-Shopping-Centre-Cairns.d6127783.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cairns Marlin Marina which includes sailing, mountains and a marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634340801489/f40dd38e-4c9a-458d-b599-d7304acca1e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cairns Marlin Marina 4.5/5(25 reviews) Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay. [](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Marlin-Marina-Cairns-Central-Business-District.d553248634340801489.Vacation-Attraction) ![Esplanade Lagoon which includes a hotel and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160844/23460ff6-d7ca-4925-8661-1a4a85bf78bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Esplanade Lagoon 4.5/5(29 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Esplanade-Lagoon-Cairns-Central-Business-District.d6160844.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cairns Convention Centre, Queensland: Aerial Photo of Iconic Architecture, Urban Landscape, Waterfront, and City Infrastructure in Tropical North Queensland, Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061117/6e2bca82-0c8b-4512-bd5f-afa4b0717cff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cairns Convention Centre 4/5(4 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Convention-Centre-Cairns-Central-Business-District.d6061117.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Great Barrier Reef Snorkel and Dive Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/730507/9c7f5dd8-7dfa-4f9f-803c-990da2ec98d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise CA $244 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/ocean-freedom-great-barrier-reef-luxury-snorkel-and-dive-cruise.a730507.activity-details) ![relaxing at the deck of a ship in Australia](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/426730/0ffdabbf-a06e-4503-8177-bf31dfb56b12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour CA $256 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-outer-great-barrier-reef-cruise-snorkeling-tour.a426730.activity-details) ![Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/809210/bcf9d7af-3723-4dfe-a966-f01769cd106f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise CA $182 per traveller **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/quicksilver-great-barrier-reef-agincourt-reef-cruise.a809210.activity-details) ![Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4231150/655d9bd4-21f4-4c26-b55c-5a7743b2f710.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets CA $267 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/kuranda-scenic-rail-skyrail-including-gold-class-tickets.a4231150.activity-details) ![crocodile leaping at food being dropped by handler in Cairns ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/260645/812b76df-3dbf-44c9-b2be-ee4b3911dca9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hartley's Crocodile Adventures General Admission CA $46 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/hartleys-crocodile-adventures-general-admission.a260645.activity-details) ![Koala](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/734154/9dfb8f91-1cd4-46d0-9b34-4ebfeb64c308.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets CA $38 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/kuranda-koala-gardens-and-birdworld-admission-tickets.a734154.activity-details) [See all activities in Cairns](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Cairns.d553248635404168639.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Barron Hotel Deals ![Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16100/16032/c088688e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD CA $196 CA $216 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews) Accomodation flawless. Everything within walking distance. Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=16032&PinnedHotelID=16032&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6209836) ![Hilton Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1300/1233/7475abd3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Cairns 34 Esplanade Cairns QLD Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay CA $149 CA $164 total Mar 31 - Apr 1 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Ocean harbor views were fantastic Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=1233&PinnedHotelID=1233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6209836) ![DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7600/7566/e33d8543_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns 121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St Cairns QLD CA $134 CA $147 total Mar 22 - Mar 23 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews) I absolutely loved my stay here! The staff were so helpful, my room was super clean and spacious and the location was perfect! 10/10 Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F03%2F2026&endDate=23%2F03%2F2026&selected=7566&PinnedHotelID=7566&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6209836) ![Cairns Colonial Club Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84300/84257/5fdef7e5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cairns Colonial Club Resort 18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD CA $115 CA $127 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews) Full of green ants and cockroaches Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=84257&PinnedHotelID=84257&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6209836) ![Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/528700/528639/a204e967_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns 209-217 Abbott Street Cairns North QLD CA $139 CA $153 total Mar 27 - Mar 28 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews) Stayed here a few times over the years for business and in the past i've always been provided a free upgrade to ocean-view, which wasn't the case this time, but did have a nice view of the mountains. The 12th floor lobby hadn't been vacuumed all week + my toilet seat in room1201 was falling off. ... Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%2F2026&selected=528639&PinnedHotelID=528639&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6209836) ![Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84300/84251/ef12da67_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort 122 Lake St Cairns QLD CA $179 CA $197 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (883 reviews) Great staff, location, food. Expedia has this classified as a three star hitel; WAY BETTER!!! We are staying in three star hotels throughout Australia and this one puts them all to shame. Way to go Novotel Cairns!!!! 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Make a stop by Yorkeys Knob Beach or Holloways Beach while you're exploring. [](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Holloways-Beach.dx180147) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Machans Beach Though Machans Beach might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Crystal Cascades & Lake Morris and Yorkeys Knob Beach. [](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Machans-Beach.dx6131521) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Whitfield If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Whitfield and surrounding area, you can visit Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens. [](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Whitfield.dx6268338) ![Skyrail Rainforest Cableway which includes rainforest and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061143/ea5b8af8-662c-4964-a3f5-1a4f38339618.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Smithfield You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Smithfield. You might want to make time for a stop at Smithfield Shopping Centre or Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station. [](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Smithfield.dx6209824) ![Jack Barnes Bicentennial Mangrove Boardwalk in a coastal area of the Coral Sea in Cairns, Northern Queensland, Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6003722/4a2bc27b-b125-4c62-8719-b87043dcdda2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Aeroglen If you're spending some time in Aeroglen, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Skydive The Reef Cairns are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Aeroglen.dx6003722) ![Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6324192/a088ef1a-c337-4494-b8d8-b0970ef5a6bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Edge Hill You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Edge Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens or Mount Whitfield Conservation Park. [](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Edge-Hill.dx6131758) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Barron ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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