Ellis Beach Travel Guide
Visit Ellis Beach
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
Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Rainforestation Tour
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
Outer Reef Odyssey - 40 minute Reef Scenic Flight
Cairns: Outer and Coral Cay Snorkel and Dive Cruise
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Other neighbourhoods around Ellis Beach
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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- More holiday ideas
- Cairns Esplanade
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Cairns Central Shopping Centre
- Palm Cove Beach
- Four Mile Beach
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- Esplanade Lagoon
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Cairns Night Markets
- Reef Hotel Casino
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Trinity Beach
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Wildlife Habitat
- Cairns Performing Arts Centre
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
- Rainforestation Nature Park
- Clifton Beach
- Kewarra Beach
- Skyrail Kuranda Terminal
- Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
- Four Mile Beach Park
- Crystal Cascades
- Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome
- Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets