Cairns North Travel Guide
Visit Cairns North
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 & Hartley's Crocodile Adventure
Cairns Day Return: Explore Dunk Island - Full Day Tour
Australian Armour & Artillery Museum with Transfers - Half Day PM
Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Cairns North
Manunda
Shopping, gardens and spas are some highlights of Manunda. You might stop by Cairns Esplanade or Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland while you're in the area.
Cairns Central Business District
Cairns Central Business District is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Cairns Esplanade and Esplanade Lagoon.
Parramatta Park
Parramatta Park is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Barlow Park and Cazaly's Stadium.
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.
Westcourt
You'll enjoy the casinos and shopping in Westcourt. You might want to make time for a stop at DFO Cairns or Cazalys Cairns.
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- More holiday ideas
- Cairns Esplanade
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Cairns Central Shopping Centre
- Palm Cove Beach
- Esplanade Lagoon
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- Cairns Night Markets
- Reef Hotel Casino
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Trinity Beach
- Sugarworld Waterpark
- Kewarra Beach
- Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
- Rainforestation Nature Park
- Cairns Performing Arts Centre
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome
- Clifton Beach
- Crystal Cascades
- Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets
- Skyrail Kuranda Terminal
- Clifton Village Shopping Centre
- Stockland Cairns Shopping Centre
- Wooroonooran National Park