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) ![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 Esplanade which includes night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127785/a1e08ef2-4bf1-4fd1-aa06-b5af6cb0f395.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cairns Esplanade featuring a park as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127785/7cafcfa9-0cee-493c-bad5-381b5eea60b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cairns Esplanade which includes a sandy beach, swimming and a pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127785/0ab91ca6-3d62-489a-b6fa-b28c5f65ea78.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 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 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) ![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 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 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) ![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 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 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 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 ![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 $175 per traveller **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/quicksilver-great-barrier-reef-agincourt-reef-cruise.a809210.activity-details) ![passengers aboard amphibious DUKW drive through jungles in Cairns](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/261247/5dd84a4d-bfd7-40ea-bf01-7abdfd1391ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest CA $30 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/army-duck-tour-of-the-rainforest.a261247.activity-details) ![Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/930546/b22d2fcc-8f6e-4bd5-bc68-fa78756ff068.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns CA $97 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/fitzroy-island-transfers-and-tours-from-cairns.a930546.activity-details) ![Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48808872/85bd16dd-e3b3-44a7-801c-3069aa02ef8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket CA $19 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/cairns-koalas-and-creatures-entry-ticket.a48808872.activity-details) ![Kuranda: Birdworld Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4734160/88404ac7-8d6d-4652-94b7-5ec70e20fbaa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kuranda: Birdworld Entry Ticket CA $22 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/kuranda-birdworld-entry-ticket.a4734160.activity-details) ![train on bridge in cairns ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/343308/e2f721bd-cd25-4e56-a05b-884d0b45322d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour CA $194 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-kuranda-skyrail-rail-tour.a343308.activity-details) [See all activities in Cairns](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Cairns.d553248635404168639.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Cairns North Hotel Deals ![Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/528700/528639/2ebe03f1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns 209-217 Abbott Street Cairns North QLD CA $147 CA $161 total Feb 15 - Feb 16 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! (1,001 reviews) Was a night place to stay at staff were nice also had cheap drinks and had happy hour nice out door area with and pool also did room service and was cheap Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=528639&PinnedHotelID=528639&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131529) ![Cairns Harbourside Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24000/23929/615d0f29_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cairns Harbourside Hotel 209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD CA $136 CA $150 total Feb 24 - Feb 25 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! (1,007 reviews) Nice room but wasn’t initially given room booked. View was non existent. Servicing of room great but restaurant very poor. Wouldn’t allow any changes and after speaking to manager he promised to sort and come back to me. He never did! Wouldn’t mind it the bar tender said they probably wouldn’t like ... Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=23929&PinnedHotelID=23929&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131529) ![ Hotel Tropiq](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/210000/201400/201315/1c39bfe0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Tropiq 179 Sheridan Street Cairns North QLD CA $98 CA $108 total Feb 8 - Feb 9 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! (508 reviews) Front desk gentleman was awesome. He gave us great advice and was exceptional to deal with. The room was pretty standard and clean. I would definitely stay again. Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=201315&PinnedHotelID=201315&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 $59 CA $65 total Mar 4 - Mar 5 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 ... 6.2/10 (1,000 reviews) very good and the pool was nice. Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F03%2F2026&endDate=05%2F03%2F2026&selected=3688067&PinnedHotelID=3688067&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 $144 CA $160 total Feb 23 - Feb 24 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 ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (999 reviews) Great hotel for business. Clean room and nice staff. Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=581119&PinnedHotelID=581119&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131529) ![Cairns City Palms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15290000/15285800/15285741/81df89c4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cairns City Palms 199 Sheridan Street Cairns North QLD CA $110 CA $121 total Feb 12 - Feb 13 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 ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (514 reviews) Clean room and amenities,value for money. Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=15285741&PinnedHotelID=15285741&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131529) [See all 1,360 properties in Cairns North](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%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. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Cairns North hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6131529&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[Feb 7 - Feb 8](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6131529&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6131529&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[Feb 8 - Feb 9](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6131529&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6131529&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6131529&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Cairns North ![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) ### Manunda Shopping, gardens, and spas are some highlights of Manunda. You might stop by Anderson Street Conservation Park or Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Manunda.dx6131531) ![Cairns featuring a city](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(72 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 Barlow Park and Cazaly's Stadium. [](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Parramatta-Park.dx6131533) ![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) ![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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