Barron Travel Guide

Cairns

Popular places to visit

Cairns Esplanade showing a pool, a luxury hotel or resort and swimming

Cairns Esplanade

4.5/5(57 reviews)

Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.

Cairns Esplanade
Cairns Marlin Marina

Cairns Marlin Marina

4.5/5(25 reviews)

Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.

Cairns Marlin Marina
Palm Cove Beach

Palm Cove Beach

4.5/5(39 reviews)

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.

Palm Cove Beach
Esplanade Lagoon which includes a hotel and a coastal town

Esplanade Lagoon

4.5/5(30 reviews)

Relax after a day of sightseeing or cool down from the summer heat in this fresh-water lagoon, one of Cairns’ best city attractions.

Esplanade Lagoon
Cairns Night Markets

Cairns Night Markets

4/5(18 reviews)

During your trip to Cairns, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Cairns Night Markets. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the local tours.

Cairns Night Markets
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway featuring rainforest and forest scenes

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

4.5/5(67 reviews)

Soar above the treetops of the rain forest, gorges and mountains of North Queensland in a glass-enclosed cable car.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Things to do

Couple snorkeling among abundant coral reefs and marine species at the Green Island Reef in Cairns

Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise

฿2,338
Per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

฿4,413
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour

Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour

฿2,444
Per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour
train on bridge in cairns

Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour

฿4,431
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
relaxing at the deck of a ship in Australia

Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour

฿5,544
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour
Combo image of scenic train ride and Rainforestation

Kuranda Scenic Rail & Rainforestation Tour

฿6,079
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Rainforestation Tour
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Top hotels in Barron

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
The price is ฿2,851 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
฿2,851
฿3,136 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (999 reviews)
"Very good accommodation"

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2024

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road, Cairns, QLD
The price is ฿5,435 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
฿5,435
฿5,978 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"Great place to stay. B"

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2024

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is ฿4,901 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
฿4,901
฿5,392 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Very nice hotel. Would stay there again."

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2024

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Crystalbrook Bailey
Crystalbrook Bailey
5 out of 5
163 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is ฿3,784 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
฿3,784
฿4,162 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (612 reviews)
"Convenient and central to Cairns , very good Accom option ."

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2024

Crystalbrook Bailey
Cairns Plaza Hotel
Cairns Plaza Hotel
3.5 out of 5
145 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,107 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
฿5,107
฿5,617 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Great 1 bedroom suite. Very comfortable separate bedroom. Good TV. Nice view to water. Great location a little away from noisy central area. Bathroom a little small and dated. Otherwise excellent."

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2024

Cairns Plaza Hotel
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
2.5 out of 5
49-61 Little Pease Street, Manoora, QLD
The price is ฿1,437 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
฿1,437
฿1,437 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Stay at this holiday park in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value ...
7.4/10 Good! (950 reviews)
"The cabins could do with an update!"

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2024

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
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Other neighbourhoods around Barron

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Whitfield

While there might not be top attractions in Whitfield, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens.

Whitfield
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Holloways Beach

Beaches, restaurants and gardens are just a few things travellers enjoy about Holloways Beach. Check out Yorkeys Knob Beach or Holloways Beach while you're exploring the area.

Holloways Beach
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Machans Beach

Though Machans Beach may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cairns Esplanade and Yorkeys Knob Beach.

Machans Beach
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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.

Smithfield
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Aeroglen

If you're spending some time in Aeroglen, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Skydive The Reef Cairns are top sights worth seeing.

Aeroglen
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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.

Edge Hill

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