Visit Buchan Point
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
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets
Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience
Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Rainforestation Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Buchan Point
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.
Ellis Beach
Ellis Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Macalister Range National Park and Wet Tropics of Queensland.
Clifton Beach
Clifton Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Clifton Beach and Palm Cove Beach while in the area.
Kewarra Beach
Unique features of Kewarra Beach include the beaches and golf courses. Make a stop by Kewarra Beach or Kuranda National Park while you're exploring the area.
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.
Trinity Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Trinity Park and surrounding area, you can visit Half Moon Bay Golf Course and Moon River Beach.
- Cairns Esplanade
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Palm Cove Beach
- Cairns Central Shopping Centre
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- Esplanade Lagoon
- Cairns Night Markets
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
- Reef Hotel Casino
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Trinity Beach
- Cairns Performing Arts Centre
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Rainforestation Nature Park
- Kuranda Koala Gardens
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Clifton Beach
- Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
- Kewarra Beach
- Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
- Skyrail Kuranda Terminal
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Crystal Cascades
- Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome
- Barron Gorge National Park
- Half Moon Bay Golf Course
- Clifton Village Shopping Centre
- Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens