Cairns North Travel Guide
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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 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 Night Markets
During your trip to Cairns, 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.
Top hotels in Cairns North
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025
Cairns Queens Court
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025
Cairns Sheridan Hotel
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025
Acacia Court Hotel
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025
Hotel Tropiq
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Cairns North
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.
Cairns Central Business District
Cairns Central Business District is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Marlin Marina.
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.
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.
Aeroglen
If you're spending some time in Aeroglen, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Skydive The Reef Cairns are top sights worth seeing.
Bungalow
The beaches and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Bungalow. Want to see more of the surrounding area? DFO Cairns and Cazalys Cairns are a few top sights nearby.
- Places of interest
- Hotels in Cairns North by Star Rating
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- Hotels in top Cairns neighborhoods
- Cairns Esplanade
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Cairns Central Shopping Centre
- Palm Cove Beach
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Cairns Night Markets
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Clifton Beach
- Crystal Cascades
- Barron Gorge National Park
- Muddy's Playground
- Wooroonooran National Park
- Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome
- Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens