Cairns Central Business District Travel Guide

Cairns
Cairns Central Business District

Popular places to visit

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Cairns Marlin Marina

4.5/5(25 reviews)

Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.

Cairns Marlin Marina
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Esplanade Lagoon

4.5/5(30 reviews)

Relax after a day of sightseeing or cool down from the summer heat in this fresh-water lagoon, one of Cairns’ best city attractions.

Esplanade Lagoon
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Cairns Night Markets

4/5(18 reviews)

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.

Cairns Night Markets
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Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome

4/5(1 review)

Meet the animals who live at Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome during your trip to Cairns. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome
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The Cairns Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at The Cairns Museum during your trip to Cairns. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

The Cairns Museum
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Cairns Central Shopping Centre

4/5(37 reviews)

During your visit to Cairns, you can do some window-shopping at Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

Cairns Central Shopping Centre

Things to do

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Small Group Kuranda Tour via Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail

£103
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Small Group Kuranda Tour via Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail
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Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour

£114
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour
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Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef & Helicopter Package

£193
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef & Helicopter Package
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Cape Tribulation & Daintree Wilderness Tour with River Cruise (TCT)

£125
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Cape Tribulation & Daintree Wilderness Tour with River Cruise (TCT)
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3 Day 2 Night Liveaboard Trip - Diver

£571
Per adult
3 Day 2 Night Liveaboard Trip - Diver
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Full-Day Great Barrier Reef Sailing Trip from Cairns

£130
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Great Barrier Reef Sailing Trip from Cairns
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Top hotels in Cairns Central Business District

Crystalbrook Flynn
Crystalbrook Flynn
5 out of 5
85 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is £105 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
£105
per night
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (469 reviews)
"We stayed in Crystalbrook Flynn for 3 nights in 2 rooms - a urban room at the back of the motel & two of us in a sea suite. It was clean, comfortable & had some good amenities in the room. Handy to be walking distance from wonderful restaurants & the tourist departure points for the activities we ..."

Reviewed on 31 May 2024

Crystalbrook Flynn
Hilton Cairns
Hilton Cairns
5 out of 5
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is £130 per night from 7 Jun to 8 Jun
£130
per night
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2024

Hilton Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is £114 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
£114
per night
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
Still ironing out the bugs
"Property recently renovated and we got a good deal and stayed in a corner suite which was very roomy and comfortable but also frustrating as our corner room was unable to connect to the hotel Internet - a significant disappointment. The hotel also provides a great value buffet breakfast for $20 but ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2024

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road, Cairns, QLD
The price is £134 per night from 12 Jun to 13 Jun
£134
per night
12 Jun - 13 Jun
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"It was a very good stay"

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2024

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Crystalbrook Bailey
Crystalbrook Bailey
5 out of 5
163 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is £106 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
£106
per night
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (478 reviews)
"This really was luxurious. Such a pleasing aesthetic, functional, spacious, quality & sustainable. Very thing you could want position perfect for the restaurants around the beach area."

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2024

Crystalbrook Bailey
Mantra Esplanade
Mantra Esplanade
4 out of 5
53-57 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is £133 per night from 26 Jun to 27 Jun
£133
per night
26 Jun - 27 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Generally very good. Great location and helpful staff. The property is about twenty years old however, and in some places it shows. A couple of cracked tiles and carpet perhaps needed replacing, but lots of positives. Only real complaint was that the spa didn’t have a heater, which I sort of expect ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2024

Mantra Esplanade
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Other neighbourhoods around Cairns Central Business District

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Parramatta Park

Parramatta Park is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Barlow Park and Cazaly's Stadium.

Parramatta Park
Cairns Esplanade featuring a luxury hotel or resort, swimming and a pool

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.

Cairns North
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Westcourt

You'll enjoy the casinos and shopping in Westcourt. You might want to make time for a stop at Cazalys Cairns or DFO Cairns.

Westcourt
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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.

Manunda
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Bungalow

The beaches and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Bungalow. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Barlow Park and DFO Cairns are a few top sights nearby.

Bungalow
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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.

Edge Hill

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