What's Cairns like?
There's a lot visitors like about Cairns, especially its beaches and restaurants. Enjoy fun activities like coral reef exploring and snorkeling. Have a relaxing day visiting Cairns Esplanade. While you're here, stop by Cairns Night Markets and Esplanade Lagoon.
Where are the best places to stay in Cairns?
Here are our travelers' top 5 places to stay in Cairns:
Sanctuary Palm Cove, in Cairns
Luxury hotel on beach in Palm Cove- Free parking • Free WiFi • Spa tub • Outdoor pool • Terrace
Pullman Reef Hotel Casino, in Cairns
Waterfront hotel with casino, near Cairns Esplanade- Free WiFi • 5 restaurants • 3 bars • Sauna • Attentive staff
Oasis at Palm Cove, in Cairns
Family-friendly hotel by ocean in Palm Cove- Free parking • Free pool cabanas • Free WiFi • Spa tub • Terrace
Cairns Plaza Hotel, in Cairns
Walking distance from Cairns Esplanade- Free parking • Free WiFi • Outdoor pool • Terrace • Walkable location
201 Lake Street Apartments, in Cairns
City-center hotel within walking distance of Cairns Esplanade- Free parking • Free WiFi • Outdoor pool • Garden
What is there to see around Cairns?
- Cairns Esplanade (0.7 mi/1.2 km from the city center)
- Reef Fleet Terminal (0.3 mi/0.5 km from the city center)
- Cairns Marlin Marina (0.4 mi/0.6 km from the city center)
- St Monica's Cathedral (0.4 mi/0.7 km from the city center)
- Cairns Convention Centre (0.5 mi/0.7 km from the city center)
What is there to do around Cairns?
- Cairns Night Markets (0.1 mi/0.2 km from the city center)
- Esplanade Lagoon (0.2 mi/0.4 km from the city center)
- Reef Hotel Casino (0.2 mi/0.4 km from the city center)
- Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome (0.3 mi/0.4 km from the city center)
- Cairns Performing Arts Centre (0.3 mi/0.5 km from the city center)
Other Popular Cairns Attractions
- Cairns Central Shopping Centre
- Muddy's Playground
- Barlow Park
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens