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Cairns Central Business District
Cairns Central Business District is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Cairns Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Marlin Marina, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Tropical North Waterfront.
Cairns North
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Cairns North. A stop by Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland or Cairns Mudflats might round out your trip.
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.
Parramatta Park
Visitors to Parramatta Park enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Barlow Park is worth a stop.
Palm Cove
Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Palm Cove Beach and Vie Spa Palm Cove.
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street Cairns QLD
The price is CA $183 per night from Oct 8 to Oct 9
CA $183
CA $205 total
Oct 8 - Oct 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,018 reviews)
"We were given a room for the less able, so huge. Excellent except for the lack of any stand for suitcases."
Reviewed on Sep 9, 2026
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $262 per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
CA $262
CA $288 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
Crystalbrook Bailey
163 Abbott Street Cairns QLD
The price is CA $224 per night from Sep 18 to Sep 19
CA $224
CA $247 total
Sep 18 - Sep 19
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
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.
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
3-11 Water Street Cairns QLD
Stay at this aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,655 reviews)
"For me the location was great, just round the corner from the train station and bus station. Easy walk to promenade. Nice modern appartment."
Reviewed on Sep 9, 2026
Trinity Collective
10-14 Navigation Drive Trinity Beach QLD
Stay at this aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Palm Cove Beach and Earl Hill Conservation Park ...
10/10 Exceptional! (171 reviews)
"Really well designed, very clean, everything was easy, check-in, parking, location, just really well set up. We loved the amenities too, for people on the road for a while, a washing machine and dryer is incredibly handy, good TV and very comfy bed"
Reviewed on Sep 2, 2026
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
23-51 Anderson Road Woree QLD
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
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.
Things to do
Ocean Freedom: Great Barrier Reef Stylish Snorkel, Dive Reef Tour
CA $257
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour
CA $272
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
CA $193
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
CA $158
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Kuranda: Birdworld Entry Ticket
CA $24
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
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