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.
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.
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.
Barron
Barron might not have many top sights, but Australian Armour and Artillery Museum and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Rooms were amazing,clean,spacious and comfortable.Staff were friendly and extremely helpful.Highly recommend
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Lovely hotel in an excellent location Staff are very friendly and welcoming and the breakfast is adequate although a bit monotonous with the same menu everyday -discontinued the porridge after 2 days which my elderly father had for breakfast but otherwise would highly recommend it.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Nice place to stay , good location if you need a boat out to the reef, easy walk to shops and places to eat.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
Lovely clean unit, with amenities closa by
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
Love the place relaxing and secure.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Mantra Trilogy
Friendly reception
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
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 Marlin Marina
Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.
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.
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 Night Markets
During your trip to Tropical North Waterfront, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Cairns Night Markets. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the local tours.
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
Soar above the treetops of the rain forest, gorges and mountains of North Queensland in a glass-enclosed cable car.
- Cairns Esplanade
- Cairns Central Shopping Centre
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Palm Cove Beach
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Cairns Night Markets
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Clifton Beach
- Rainforestation Nature Park
- Cairns Golf Club
- Muddy's Playground
- Crystal Cascades
- Barron Gorge National Park
- Clifton Village Shopping Centre
- Paradise Palms Country Club
- Cazaly's Stadium
- Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens
