Cairns and Barrier Reef Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Cairns and Barrier Reef
Where to stay in Cairns and Barrier Reef
Palm Cove
Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Palm Cove Beach and Vie Spa Palm Cove, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.
Trinity Beach
Trinity Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Trinity Beach and Kewarra Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.
Yorkeys Knob
Yorkeys Knob is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yorkeys Knob Beach and Half Moon Bay Golf Course.
Clifton Beach
Clifton Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Clifton Beach and Palm Cove Beach while in the area.
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 Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens or Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland while you're in the area.
Hilton Cairns
Very sloppy room service.Its below standard for a 5 star hotel.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
This is the second the Shangri La-Marina in Cairns. It is a lovely hotel with an exceptional pool area. We look forward to our next stay.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Hotel is a bit far from restaurants walking distance
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
Great for kids, clean, basic necessities included. Staff very friendly. Overall a great stay. Only downside was wifi wasn’t great and I didn’t have very good phone reception, might have just been our spot in the park.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
Nice property, across the beach. You can hear the waves at night. Apartment is large and with lots of space. Comfortable beds.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
The Reef Retreat
It was dated
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Check Cairns and Barrier Reef hotel availability
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.
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 Central Shopping Centre
During your visit to Tropical North Waterfront, you can do some window-shopping at Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.
Cairns Marlin Marina
Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.
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.
Cairns Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Cairns Convention Centre during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.
Explore a world of travel with Expedia
- Bungalow Hotels
- Guest Houses in Cairns and Barrier Reef
- Holiday Parks in Cairns and Barrier Reef
- Resorts in Cairns and Barrier Reef
- Beach Resorts & in Cairns and Barrier Reef
- Cheap Hotels in Cairns and Barrier Reef
- Luxury Hotels in Cairns and Barrier Reef
- Aparthotels in Cairns
- Aparthotels in Cairns
- Hotels near Cairns Base Hospital
- Adults Only Resorts & in Cairns Beaches
- Hotels with Views in Cairns Beaches
- Hotels with Breakfast in Cairns Beaches
- Luxury Hotels in Cairns Beaches
- Marina Hotels in Cairns Beaches
- Romantic Hotels in Cairns Beaches
- Scuba Diving Hotels in Cairns Beaches
- Cheap Hotels in Cairns Central Business District
- Green Hotels in Cairns Central Business District
- Hotels with Airport Transfers in Cairns Central Business District
- Luxury Hotels in Cairns Central Business District
- Scuba Diving Hotels in Cairns Central Business District
- Hotels near Cairns Central Shopping Centre
- Hotels near Cairns Convention Centre
- Hotels near Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Hotels near Cairns Esplanade
- Holiday Parks in Cairns
- Hostels in Cairns
- Hostels in Cairns
- Adults Only Resorts & in Cairns
- Beach Resorts & in Cairns
- Boutique Hotels in Cairns
- Cheap Hotels in Cairns
- Family-Friendly Hotels in Cairns
- Hotels Suites in Cairns
- Hotels with Airport Transfers in Cairns
- Hotels with Early Check-in in Cairns
- Hotels with Gym in Cairns
- Lakeside Hotels in Cairns
- Luxury Hotels in Cairns
- Marina Hotels in Cairns
- Romantic Hotels in Cairns
- Scuba Diving Hotels in Cairns
- Inns in Cairns
- Hotels near Cairns Intl.
- Hotels near Cairns Marlin Marina
- Beach Resorts & in Cairns North
- Hotels with Restaurant in Cairns North
- Scuba Diving Hotels in Cairns North
- Cairns North Hotels
- Hotels near Cairns Private Hospital
- Town Houses in Cairns
- Clifton Beach Hotels
- Adults Only Resorts & in Cairns
- All-Inclusive Hotels in Cairns
- Boutique Hotels in Cairns
- Cheap Hotels in Cairns
- Hotels with Airport Transfers in Cairns
- Hotels with Babysitting Services in Cairns
- Hotels with Parking in Cairns
- Scuba Diving Hotels in Cairns
- Cairns Hotels
- Hotels Suites in Edmonton
- Ellis Beach Hotels
- Hotels near Esplanade Lagoon
- B&B in Great Barrier Reef
- Holiday Parks in Great Barrier Reef
- Resorts in Great Barrier Reef
- Luxury Hotels in Great Barrier Reef
- Motels in Great Barrier Reef
- Safari Hotels in Kewarra Beach
- Kuranda Hotels
- Lodges in Kuranda
- Scuba Diving Hotels in Northern Beaches
- Hotels near Palm Cove Beach
- Adults Only Resorts & in Palm Cove
- All-Inclusive Hotels in Palm Cove
- Luxury Hotels in Palm Cove
- Romantic Hotels in Palm Cove
- Palm Cove Hotels
- Hotels with Parking in Parramatta Park
- Hotels near Reef Fleet Terminal
- Trinity Beach Hotels
- Beach Resorts & in Yorkeys Knob
- Boutique Hotels in Yorkeys Knob
- Car hire near Barron
- Car hire near Cairns Central Business District
- Car hire near Cairns Convention Centre
- Rental cars Cairns Intl. airport
- Car hire near Cairns North
- Car hire near Cairns Private Hospital
- Car hire near Cairns Regional Gallery
- Car hire Cairns
- Car hire near Edmonton
- Car hire near Parramatta Park
- Car hire near Cairns
- Cairns Esplanade
- Palm Cove Beach
- Cairns Central Shopping Centre
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Cairns Night Markets
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Clifton Beach
- Rainforestation Nature Park
- Cairns Golf Club
- Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens
- Crystal Cascades
- Cazaly's Stadium
- Muddy's Playground
- Barron Gorge National Park
- Clifton Village Shopping Centre
- St Monica's Cathedral
