Title: Visit Cairns North: Best of Cairns North, Cairns Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Cairns North](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-North-Cairns-Hotels.0-n6131529-0.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)[Cairns North Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Cairns-North.d6131529.Car-Rental-Guide)[Cairns North Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-North.d6131529.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Cairns North ## Cairns ![The Cairns Lagoon at sunrise in Tropical North Queensland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131529/180ef19c-8f96-4116-a1dd-83cce1df4d64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cairns North](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127785/a1e08ef2-4bf1-4fd1-aa06-b5af6cb0f395.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cairns North](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127785/7cafcfa9-0cee-493c-bad5-381b5eea60b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cairns North](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127785/0ab91ca6-3d62-489a-b6fa-b28c5f65ea78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cairns North](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127785/cb1d1e1b-eb26-414a-beb2-e9b888342ca9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Cairns North Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Cairns travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Cairns.dx553248635404168639) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Cairns Esplanade](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127785/4d6928c8-cfa7-41e9-ba62-fe6f27b138d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cairns Esplanade 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) ![Cairns Marlin 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 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) ![Cairns Central Shopping Centre](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 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) ![Palm Cove Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061139/574cc203-78ff-4692-8a72-d7f7b2caeb98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Palm-Cove-Beach-Palm-Cove.d6061139.Vacation-Attraction) ![Esplanade Lagoon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160844/23460ff6-d7ca-4925-8661-1a4a85bf78bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](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 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 ![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 $258 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-outer-great-barrier-reef-cruise-snorkeling-tour.a426730.activity-details) ![Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/730507/c7e21924-c616-42aa-b7d3-b9a898eb0d5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise CA $246 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) ![Paronella Park and Mamu Tropical Skywalk Ticket Combo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5082348/f1865926-8be9-472f-b561-fc27d92a3aae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Paronella Park and Mamu Tropical Skywalk Ticket Combo CA $80 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/paronella-park-and-mamu-tropical-skywalk-ticket-combo.a5082348.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 $184 per traveller **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/quicksilver-great-barrier-reef-agincourt-reef-cruise.a809210.activity-details) ![Great Barrier Reef with Cultural Guides-Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4796381/28b79257-8f20-43ca-8c7e-5f7326960400.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Great Barrier Reef with Cultural Guides-Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel CA $218 per adult **74%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/great-barrier-reef-with-cultural-guides-dreamtime-dive-snorkel.a4796381.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) [See all activities in Cairns](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Cairns.d553248635404168639.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Cairns North Hotel Deals ![Cairns Harbourside Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24000/23929/8d881048_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cairns Harbourside Hotel 209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD CA $147 CA $162 total Apr 25 - Apr 26 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews) The were two curtain tracks in the first room we stayed at, but only one fabric curtain. This was not a problem on the first night (although it is nice when curtain tracks overlap so there is not a gap where the curtains meet). On the second night, it was a problem as several very bright bursts of ... Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F04%2F2026&endDate=26%2F04%2F2026&selected=23929&PinnedHotelID=23929&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131529) ![Bohemia Resort Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3690000/3688100/3688067/6aca0e72_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bohemia Resort Cairns 231 Mcleod Street Cairns North QLD CA $67 CA $74 total Apr 16 - Apr 17 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland ... 6.4/10 (1,000 reviews) No internet connection, walk way cover with water gatters need cleaning heading towards 60 and above due to the rain over flowing. Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F04%2F2026&endDate=17%2F04%2F2026&selected=3688067&PinnedHotelID=3688067&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131529) ![ Hotel Tropiq](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/210000/201400/201315/b6e6ec85_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Tropiq 179 Sheridan Street Cairns North QLD CA $99 CA $109 total Apr 1 - Apr 2 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 7/10 Good! (522 reviews) Very clean room and comfortable beds. Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=201315&PinnedHotelID=201315&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131529) ![Cairns Sheridan Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/581200/581119/948fbaa0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cairns Sheridan Hotel 295 Sheridan Street Cairns North QLD CA $139 CA $154 total Apr 30 - May 1 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) Clean room nice bed and good showers Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F04%2F2026&endDate=01%2F05%2F2026&selected=581119&PinnedHotelID=581119&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131529) ![Cairns City Palms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15290000/15285800/15285741/60221d25_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cairns City Palms 199 Sheridan Street Cairns North QLD CA $94 CA $104 total Apr 1 - Apr 2 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a business center, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (533 reviews) All facilities offered at City Palms are clean and easily accessible. Staff are very friendly and approachable and happy to give suggestions regarding activities in Cairns. My stay here has been relaxing and very comfortable. I will certainly be back to stay here again and would highly recommend ... Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=15285741&PinnedHotelID=15285741&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131529) ![Cairns Queens Court](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523400/523374/bcd4b3ac_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cairns Queens Court 167-173 Sheridan St Cairns North QLD CA $89 CA $98 total Apr 14 - Apr 15 includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews) My room was not as described, not even a jug to make tea or coffee unlike the description. Shared toilets and showers were disgusting and filthy and definitely not enouh to service the amount of rooms they are supposed to. The girl in reception was really rude when we checked in. This place used ... Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F04%2F2026&endDate=15%2F04%2F2026&selected=523374&PinnedHotelID=523374&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131529) [See all 1,358 properties in Cairns North](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026®ionId=6131529) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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You might stop by Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland or Cairns Performing Arts Centre while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Manunda.dx6131531) ![Cairns Central Business District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634340801489/716fe001-2c59-4ffe-bc83-f653f7609941.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Cairns Central Business District 4.5/5(73 area reviews) Cairns Central Business District is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Marlin Marina, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Tropical North Waterfront. [](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Cairns-Central-Business-District.dx6268031) ![Aerial view above Rhodes with views to Wentworth Point and Concord West with Parramatta River in Sydney NSW Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131533/79df8f24-454f-493d-825d-7992c11af1cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Parramatta Park Parramatta Park is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cazaly's Stadium and Barlow Park. [](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Parramatta-Park.dx6131533) ![Edge Hill](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 Cairns Botanic Gardens or Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens. [](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Edge-Hill.dx6131758) ![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) ![CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - 27 MARCH 2016. The Esplanade in Cairns with](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130283/ab713d0f-9f1b-43e7-8d97-8cb94af6ab9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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