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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Cairns North
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
The hotel seemed to be a high-end hotel which had fallen on harder times. In one room, neither of the bedside lights on one side worked. The handyman tried several different bulbs, but said the problem needed an electrician. (No idea if one was ever called - the lights were not fixed while we were ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
The room was clean. Staff was friendly and helpful but for how much the room was I expected a blow dryer that was disappointing but luckily the view was fabulous
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Cairns Queens Court
We've stayed here a number of times since 2020. There appears to have been changes in ownership in recent times as some things are different. We always stay in the premium side (see their main pic) which is separated from the other side which has the cheaper accommodation. There is keyed entry into ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hotel Tropiq
Staff were great and very helpful thankyou. Accommodation is older property but if you just need to sleep then this is perfect and close to everything. Pool was great as well after long days at football to relax
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Bohemia Resort Cairns
The place it old and run down, I saw bugs in the hallway
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Cairns Sheridan Hotel
Clean rooms, very friendly staff, and close to the airport.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
