Cairns North
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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 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 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.
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
Soar above the treetops of the rain forest, gorges and mountains of North Queensland in a glass-enclosed cable car.
Things to do
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest Day Tour
Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour
Silverswift Dive & Snorkel Cruise
Top hotels in Cairns North
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Good hotel with helpful friendly staff. Shower I. Bathroom was a bit unsafe with scalding risk and the room had a very old and noisy fridge. We enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Hotel Tropiq
Everything was good loved it
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Great stay, perfectly located. Not too close to the esplanade that the noise affects you at night, and not too far that you need a cab. Friendly staff, courteous and helpful with booking attraction tickets.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Cairns Sheridan Hotel
All very good for cheaper price accommodation near the airport. Only difficult situation is that the bathroom showers are situated in a bath tub making it difficult for elderly or impaired visitors.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Cairns Queens Court
The staff was super kind and helpful - they even let us check in early! We loved that they offered coffee packets, a microwave downstairs, laundry ($4 per load), and that it was in an ideal location (25 minute walk from the Lagoon). The showers were a bit mid, though, as water constantly leaked out ...
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Bohemia Resort Cairns
The recent Room I book did not receive any wifi at all. So My sister have to walk to the front to get messages from me or her family
Reviewed on Nov 17, 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 known for its popular shops, and with sights like Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Marlin Marina, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.
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.
Westcourt
You'll enjoy the casinos and shopping in Westcourt. You might want to make time for a stop at DFO Cairns or Cazalys Cairns.
