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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 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.

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.

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.

Cairns Marlin Marina
Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.

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.
Things to do

Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets
Edmonton Hotel Deals

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Rooms were lovely and clean. Staff very helpful. I was caught off guard with having to pay $30 a day for parking, so moved car around free parking on the Esplanade.
Reviewed on May 4, 2026

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Yes great place to stay
Reviewed on May 6, 2026

Hilton Cairns
Our room wasn’t cleaned properly on the second day of our stay. The rooms are very small and crammed. Water view from the balcony is very nice.
Reviewed on May 7, 2026

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
The room was very small, the bathroom was quite slippery, the bedsheets looked clean but smelled bad...one pillow case had dried booger...the admin staff almost seem not to want to engage with the guests...they charged for parking in the carpark, that should've been complimentary at least...not even ...
Reviewed on May 6, 2026

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
The hotel is quite tired and a little run down. The cleaning wasn't very good, the bathroom floor was a bit sticky and the doors and walls were quite grimy. There's not enough lighting which made reading difficult. The breakfast was very good and varied. The staff were friendly and helpful with any ...
Reviewed on May 3, 2026

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
Very outdated rooms . Could do with renovations.
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Edmonton

Bungalow
The beaches and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Bungalow. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit DFO Cairns and Cazalys Cairns, a few notable attractions nearby.

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.

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.

Manunda
Shopping, gardens, and spas are some highlights of Manunda. You might stop by Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland or Tanks Arts Centre while you're in the area.

Cairns Central Business District
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.

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.
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