What's Cairns like?
There's a lot visitors like about Cairns, especially its beaches and restaurants. Enjoy fun activities like coral reef exploring and snorkelling. Have a relaxing day visiting Cairns Esplanade. While you're here, stop by Cairns Night Markets and Esplanade Lagoon.
Where are the best places to stay in Cairns?
Here are our travellers' top 5 places to stay in Cairns:
Sanctuary Palm Cove, in Cairns
Upmarket hotel on beach in Palm Cove- Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • a hot tub • Outdoor pool • Terrace
Pullman Reef Hotel Casino, in Cairns
Waterfront hotel with casino, near Cairns Esplanade- Free Wi-Fi • 5 restaurants • 3 bars • Sauna • Attentive staff
Oasis at Palm Cove, in Cairns
Family-friendly hotel by ocean in Palm Cove- Free parking • Free pool cabanas • Free Wi-Fi • a hot tub • Terrace
Cairns Plaza Hotel, in Cairns
Walking distance from Cairns Esplanade- Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Outdoor pool • Terrace • Walkable location
201 Lake Street Apartments, in Cairns
City centre hotel within walking distance of Cairns Esplanade- Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Outdoor pool • Garden
What is there to see near Cairns?:
- Cairns Esplanade (0.7 mi/1.2 km from the city centre)
- Reef Fleet Terminal (0.3 mi/0.5 km from the city centre)
- Cairns Marlin Marina (0.4 mi/0.6 km from the city centre)
- Cairns Convention Centre (0.5 mi/0.7 km from the city centre)
- Muddy's Playground (0.5 mi/0.8 km from the city centre)
What is there to do near Cairns?:
- Cairns Night Markets (0.1 mi/0.2 km from the city centre)
- Esplanade Lagoon (0.2 mi/0.4 km from the city centre)
- Reef Hotel Casino (0.2 mi/0.4 km from the city centre)
- Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome (0.3 mi/0.4 km from the city centre)
- Cairns Performing Arts Centre (0.3 mi/0.5 km from the city centre)
Other popular Cairns attractions
- Cairns Central Shopping Centre
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Cazalys Cairns
- Stockland Cairns Shopping Centre
- Crystal Cascades