Visit Barron Gorge
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.
Activities
Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
Small Group Kuranda Tour via Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Rainforestation Tour
Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Barron Gorge
Barron
Barron might not have many top sights, but Australian Armour and Artillery Museum and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Redlynch
You'll enjoy the parks and shopping in Redlynch. You might want to make time for a stop at Crystal Cascades or Redlynch Central Shopping Centre.
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.
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.
Aeroglen
If you're spending some time in Aeroglen, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Skydive The Reef Cairns are top sights worth seeing.
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.
- Cairns Esplanade
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Cairns Central Shopping Centre
- Palm Cove Beach
- Esplanade Lagoon
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- Cairns Night Markets
- Reef Hotel Casino
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Trinity Beach
- Sugarworld Waterpark
- Kewarra Beach
- Rainforestation Nature Park
- Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Cairns Performing Arts Centre
- Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome
- Clifton Beach
- Crystal Cascades
- Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
- Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets
- Skyrail Kuranda Terminal
- Clifton Village Shopping Centre
- Stockland Cairns Shopping Centre
- Wooroonooran National Park