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.
Cairns Central Shopping Centre
During your visit to Tropical North Waterfront, 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.
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 Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening at Cairns Convention Centre during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.
Things to do
Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets
Silverswift Dive & Snorkel Cruise
Port Douglas: Shaolin Seafood Lunch Sail, with Fresh Prawns
Wavedancer Low Isles Cruise on Luxury Sailing Catamaran
Top hotels in Holloways Beach
Cairns Beach Resort
Nice location, clean comfortable room, friendly staff
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
The room was extremely clean and fresh. The staff were exceptionally helpful and pleasant. The buffet breakfast offered me what I needed with vegan, gluten-free options and the food was thoroughly delightful. I highly recommend this hotel for your Cairns stays.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Clean and spacious
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
The room was very clean. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. We loved the pool area too
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026
Hilton Cairns
Clean room, helpful staff
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Very nicely run
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
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.
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.
Trinity Park
When in Trinity Park, you can plan a visit to Half Moon Bay Golf Course and Moon River Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
