Ellis Beach Travel Guide

Cairns

Popular places to visit

Cairns Esplanade showing a pool, a luxury hotel or resort and swimming

Cairns Esplanade

4.5/5(57 reviews)

Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.

Cairns Esplanade
Cairns Marlin Marina

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
Palm Cove Beach

Palm Cove Beach

4.5/5(39 reviews)

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.

Palm Cove Beach
Esplanade Lagoon which includes a hotel and a coastal town

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
Cairns Night Markets

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
Clifton Beach showing a garden and tropical scenes

Clifton Beach

4/5(7 reviews)

This quiet beach north of Cairns offers long stretches of white sand and clear water.

Clifton Beach

Things to do

Cairns Kuranda Skyrail and Railway Small group tour

Cairns Kuranda Skyrail and Railway Small group tour

£125
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cairns Kuranda Skyrail and Railway Small group tour
Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour

Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour

£55
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class

Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets

£132
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets
Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour

Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour

£114
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour
Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience

Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience

£86
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience
From Port Douglas: Kuranda via Scenic Rail or Skyrail Option

From Port Douglas: Kuranda via Scenic Rail or Skyrail Option

£79
per adult
From Port Douglas: Kuranda via Scenic Rail or Skyrail Option
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Top hotels in Ellis Beach

Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows
Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows
3 out of 5
Captain Cook Highway, Ellis Beach, QLD
The price is £99 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
£99
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Palm Cove Beach and Mount ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (73 reviews)
"Listening to the waves was very therapeutic with my cabin being right on the beach."

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2025

Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows
Hilton Cairns
Hilton Cairns
5 out of 5
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is £152 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
£152
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
Great service, wonderful location
"Staff were excellent and hotel is located in a prime position near the marina. Buffet breakfast catered for all the dietary options included GF. Executive lounge staff were incredible and looked after all our requests."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Hilton Cairns
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
The price is £96 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
£96
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Good clean rooms. Near the beach"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is £135 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
£135
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Quick check in/check out, room was great, shower was beautiful."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
The price is £74 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£74
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Good property little out of way good walk to center"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road, Cairns, QLD
The price is £143 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£143
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The location is AWESOME. That is the #1 thing about this hotel. You are steps from the tour and fishing boat. Can walk to dozens of restaurants. Grocery store is 3 blocks away. Gift/Souvenir shopping. You never need a car if you stay here. Can walk or Uber to anything in Cairns. The only reason I ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
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Other neighbourhoods around Ellis Beach

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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.

Palm Cove
Clifton Beach which includes mountains, a luxury hotel or resort and golf

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.

Clifton Beach
Trinity Beach showing tropical scenes, a sandy beach and surfing

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.

Trinity Beach
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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.

Kewarra Beach
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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.

Trinity Park
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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.

Yorkeys Knob

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