Cairns North Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
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 Marlin Marina
Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.
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 Station
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: Explore & Hike Dunk Island - Full Day Tour
Double Pack-Ancient Rainforest and Waterfalls!
Australian Armour & Artillery Museum with Transfers - Half Day PM
Cairns Kuranda Skyrail and Railway Small group tour
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
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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 Charles Street Parkland or Cairns Performing Arts Centre 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 Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Marlin Marina.
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.
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.
Bungalow
The beaches and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Bungalow. Want to see more of the surrounding area? DFO Cairns and Cazalys Cairns are a few top sights nearby.
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- Cairns Esplanade
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- Cairns Central Shopping Centre
- Palm Cove Beach
- Esplanade Lagoon
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Cairns Night Markets
- Reef Hotel Casino
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Trinity Beach
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Clifton Beach
- Kuranda Koala Gardens
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Kewarra Beach
- Crystal Cascades
- Cairns Performing Arts Centre
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Muddy's Playground
- Fitzroy Island National Park
- Skyrail Kuranda Cableway Station
- Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets
- Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome
- Barron Gorge National Park
- Cairns Private Hospital
- Wooroonooran National Park
- Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens
- Half Moon Bay Golf Course
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