Whitfield Travel 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.
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
Chillagoe Caves and Outback Day Trip from Cairns
Deluxe Reef & Rainforest Scenic Helicopter Flight
Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Full Day Tour
Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour
Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour
Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Whitfield
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.
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 North
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Cairns North. A stop by Cairns Esplanade or Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland might round out your trip.
Machans Beach
Though Machans Beach may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cairns Esplanade and Yorkeys Knob Beach.
Redlynch
You'll enjoy the parks and shopping in Redlynch. You might want to make time for a stop at Crystal Cascades or Barron Gorge National Park.
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- More holiday ideas
- Mount Whitfield Conservation Park
- Cairns Esplanade
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Palm Cove Beach
- Cairns Central Shopping Centre
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- Esplanade Lagoon
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Cairns Night Markets
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
- Reef Hotel Casino
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Trinity Beach
- Cairns Performing Arts Centre
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Rainforestation Nature Park
- Clifton Beach
- Kuranda Koala Gardens
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
- Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
- Kewarra Beach
- Skyrail Kuranda Terminal
- Sugarworld Waterpark
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Crystal Cascades
- Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome
- Clifton Village Shopping Centre
- Stockland Cairns Shopping Centre
- Barron Gorge National Park