Stratford Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Stratford
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.
Clifton Beach
This quiet beach north of Cairns offers long stretches of white sand and clear water.
Activities
Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour
Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Cairns Kuranda Skyrail and Railway Small group tour
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Stratford
Whitfield
While there might not be top attractions in Whitfield, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens.
Aeroglen
If you're spending some time in Aeroglen, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Skydive The Reef Cairns are top sights worth seeing.
Barron
Barron might not have many top sights, but Australian Armour and Artillery Museum and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Machans Beach
Though Machans Beach may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Yorkeys Knob Beach and Australian Armour and Artillery Museum.
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.
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- More holiday ideas
- Cairns Esplanade
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Cairns Central Shopping Centre
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- Palm Cove Beach
- Esplanade Lagoon
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Reef Hotel Casino
- Cairns Night Markets
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Clifton Beach
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Trinity Beach
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Kewarra Beach
- Kuranda Koala Gardens
- Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
- Cairns Performing Arts Centre
- Cairns Private Hospital
- Crystal Cascades
- Fitzroy Island National Park
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Muddy's Playground
- Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets
- Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome
- Skyrail Kuranda Cableway Station
- St Monica's Cathedral
- Barron Gorge National Park
- Cairns Golf Club
- Wooroonooran National Park