Yorkeys Knob 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.
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
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Cairns Kuranda Skyrail and Railway Small group tour
Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour
Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets
From Port Douglas: Kuranda via Scenic Rail or Skyrail Option
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Other neighbourhoods around Yorkeys Knob
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.
Smithfield
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Smithfield. You might want to make time for a stop at Smithfield Shopping Centre or Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station.
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.
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.
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.
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- More holiday ideas
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Half Moon Bay Golf Course
- Kite Rite Australia
- 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
- 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
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