Cairns Central Business District Travel Guide
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Things to do

Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour

Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour

Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest

Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets

Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
Top hotels in Cairns Central Business District

Pacific Hotel Cairns
"Efficient check-in but apparently need to request carpark access when making reservation as car spaces are limited. However, recommend on-street parking around the corner in The Esplanade. Even better you can use the Parking App to create a parking session from your room in the morning!! Recommend ..."
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
"Tea bags not refilled. Bin not emptied. Overall room service wasn’t great. Not confident about how thorough cleaning is. Spacious room with good bench space for luggages and belongings however Bathroom is too small to use comfortably. Very good location. Pool is nice."
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
"Amazing views from our Horizon Club Room. Room was clean, spacious and had everything we needed. Breakfast and snacks in the club room were lovely. Unfortunately we were very sick while we were there and spent a lot of time in our room but what a place to feel ill, views from the bed cheered us up ..."
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Crystalbrook Bailey
"Wonderful place to stay"
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Hilton Cairns

Crystalbrook Flynn
"Clean room, however the TV placement on the wall was not right. It was on the side of the bed not in front of it."
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026
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Where to stay in Cairns Central Business District

Palm Cove
Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Palm Cove Beach and Vie Spa Palm Cove, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.

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.

Cairns North
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Cairns North. A stop by Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland or Cairns Mudflats might round out your trip.

Clifton Beach
Clifton Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Clifton Beach and Palm Cove Beach while in the area.

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.

























