Tropical North Waterfront
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Visit Tropical North Waterfront

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Nice hotel and staff were great. Hotel just needed a little bit of an update.
Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025

Crystalbrook Flynn
Great service came back to a tidy room fresh towels and made bed
Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025

Hilton Cairns
Very friendly staff, very good location, at bit noise from the city at night, but what can you expect with this location. Breakfast was great. Selfparking with low clearance of 185cm was a bit of a challenge, but we managed. Next time I choose valet, when I come in a SUV
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025

Mantra Trilogy
Specious, clean room with a view! The staff is what stood out above everything else- exceptional! Whenever I needed anything, i just rang them reception & done. Only time they couldn't help me was when I requested a late checkout- they already met their max. Although, in there defense, I requested ...
Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025

BreakFree Royal Harbour
Nice and tidy great room great location
Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025

Vision Apartments
Beautiful spacious unit with everything you need Reception staff so kind and friendly Well positioned units on the esplanade within walking distance to town and boat trips.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
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






