Cairns and Barrier Reef
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Where to stay in Cairns and Barrier Reef
Palm Cove
Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Palm Cove Beach and Vie Spa Palm Cove.
Trinity Beach
Travelers to Trinity Beach praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Trinity Beach and Kewarra 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.
Clifton Beach
Travelers come to Clifton Beach for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Clifton Beach and Palm Cove Beach while you're in town.
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.
Manunda
Shopping, gardens, and spas are some highlights of Manunda. You might stop by Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens or Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland while you're in the area.
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Loved the club lounge access and the room with marina views and huge balcony was great!!
Reviewed on 2026/4/15
Hilton Cairns
Very nice hotel, on the waterfront. Good breakfast, easy to walk to the marina.
Reviewed on 2026/4/15
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Needs to update the images on the website rooms and building is outdated
Reviewed on 2026/4/11
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
The apartment has no elevator. We stayed at 3rd floor and was hard to carry heavy luggage to it. The AC is not cool at all. I don't recommend the 3rd floor living especially during the hot summer due to AC inefficiency.
Reviewed on 2026/3/5
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
Great for kids, clean, basic necessities included. Staff very friendly. Overall a great stay. Only downside was wifi wasn’t great and I didn’t have very good phone reception, might have just been our spot in the park.
Reviewed on 2026/4/16
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
Nice property, across the beach. You can hear the waves at night. Apartment is large and with lots of space. Comfortable beds.
Reviewed on 2026/4/11
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 Central Shopping Centre
During your visit to Tropical North Waterfront, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.
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.
Cairns Marlin Marina
Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.
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 Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening at Cairns Convention Centre during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.
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