Cairns and Barrier Reef Travel Guide
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Palm Cove
Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Palm Cove Beach and Vie Spa Palm Cove, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.
Trinity Beach
Trinity Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Trinity Beach and Kewarra Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.
Clifton Beach
Clifton Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Clifton Village Shopping Centre and Clifton Beach while in the area.
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.
Parramatta Park
Parramatta Park is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cazaly's Stadium and Barlow Park.
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.
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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 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.
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Soar above the treetops of the rain forest, gorges and mountains of North Queensland in a glass-enclosed cable car.
- Cairns Esplanade
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Cairns Central Shopping Centre
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- Palm Cove Beach
- Reef Hotel Casino
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Esplanade Lagoon
- Cairns Night Markets
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
- Trinity Beach
- Sugarworld Waterpark
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Kewarra Beach
- Cairns Performing Arts Centre
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Crystal Cascades
- Clifton Beach
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Clifton Village Shopping Centre
- Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome
- Rainforestation Nature Park
- Stockland Cairns Shopping Centre
- Cairns Golf Club
- Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens
- Half Moon Bay Golf Course
- Paradise Palms Country Club