Holloways Beach
Cairns
Visit Holloways Beach
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 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
Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour
Reef Magic - Outer Great Barrier Reef Experience
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest Day Tour
Half Day Fitzroy Island Return Ferry Trip – Departing 8am
Top hotels in Holloways Beach
Cairns Beach Resort
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025
Hilton Cairns
Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025
Crystalbrook Riley
Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Holloways Beach
Machans Beach
Though Machans Beach might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Yorkeys Knob Beach and Australian Armour and Artillery Museum.
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
Though Barron might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Australian Armour and Artillery Museum and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station.
Aeroglen
If you're spending some time in Aeroglen, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Skydive The Reef Cairns are top sights worth seeing.
Whitfield
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Whitfield and surrounding area, you can visit Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens.
Smithfield
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Smithfield. You might want to make time for a stop at Smithfield Shopping Centre or Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station.