Cairns Central Business District
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Popular places to visit

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 visit to Cairns, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Cairns Night Markets. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or seek out the local tours.

Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome
Visit the native and exotic animals who live at Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome during your trip to Cairns. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.

The Cairns Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in The Cairns Museum in Cairns. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.
Cairns Central Shopping Centre
During your visit to Cairns, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.
Things to do

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Cairns Kuranda Skyrail and Railway Small group tour

Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience

Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets

Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour

From Port Douglas: Kuranda via Scenic Rail or Skyrail Option
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Other neighbourhoods around Cairns Central Business District

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 North
Beaches and abundant dining options are well-reviewed features of Cairns North. Make a stop by top sights like Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland while you're exploring the area.

Manunda
Shopping, gardens, and spas are some highlights of Manunda. You might stop by Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland or Cairns Performing Arts Centre while you're in the area.

Bungalow
The beaches and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Bungalow. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit DFO Cairns and Cazalys Cairns, a few notable attractions nearby.

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.