Cairns North Travel Guide
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Visit Cairns North
Stay near popular Cairns North attractions
Things to do

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

Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour

Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour

Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Ocean Freedom: Great Barrier Reef Stylish Snorkel, Dive Reef Tour
Top hotels in Cairns North

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
"A comfortable hotel overall but getting old dripping taps in the bathrooms + fridge not cleaned on our arrival. Beds pulled up at service but not smoothed or tucked. Did not have the breakfast as finished at 0930 we like to sleep in on holidays . Quite noisy with air traffic from both the hospital ..."
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

The Oceanfront Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
"Quite clean and spacious. I disliked the bed having wheels. You couldn’t sit up on the bed and lean on the wall. The beds kept rolling away."
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Cairns Sheridan Hotel
"There are crack heads in the street that you hear all night long"
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Cairns Queens Court
"Friendly team. Good value for the price."
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Bohemia Resort Cairns
"The bathroom needs an upgrade."
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Cairns North

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

Cairns Central Business District
Cairns Central Business District is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Cairns Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Marlin Marina.

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.

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.




















