Holloways Beach Travel Guide

Cairns

Popular places to visit

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

Cairns Esplanade

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

Cairns Esplanade
Palm Cove Beach

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.

Palm Cove Beach
Cairns Marlin Marina

Cairns Marlin Marina

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

Cairns Marlin Marina
Esplanade Lagoon which includes a hotel and a coastal town

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.

Esplanade Lagoon
Cairns Night Markets

Cairns Night Markets

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
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway featuring rainforest and forest scenes

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station

Soar above the treetops of the rain forest, gorges and mountains of North Queensland in a glass-enclosed cable car.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station

Things to do

Cairns Kuranda Skyrail and Railway Small group tour

Cairns Kuranda Skyrail and Railway Small group tour

£139
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cairns Kuranda Skyrail and Railway Small group tour
train on bridge in cairns

Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour

£100
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

£101
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
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
Seastar Luxury Outer Reef Tour

Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour

£127
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour
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
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Top hotels in Holloways Beach

Cairns Beach Resort

Cairns Beach Resort

3.5 out of 5
129-135 Oleander Street, Holloways Beach, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy a beach locale, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Crystal Cascades ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (331 reviews)
"Location at Hollaways Beach was the best"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

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Cairns Beach Resort
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is £141 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£141
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (1,011 reviews)
"Amazing property, exceeded our expectations. The staff was friendly and well-trained. Eena went far and above out of her way for us. Highly recommend getting a water view balcony - it was gorgeous and well worth the upgrade!"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Hilton Cairns
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
The price is £100 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
£100
27 Aug - 28 Aug
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! (1,012 reviews)
Not Luxury- but good value. Great location
"The hotel is a good value for the money. It isn’t a luxury hotel. It is clean and the beds are great. It is in a great location. The rooms could use some renovation, but overall they are ok. We did notice mold in the heat vent above the shower. One disappointing thing was that the pool and hot tub ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
The price is £70 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£70
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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! (1,009 reviews)
"Beautiful resort and Robert at the reception was so helpful ."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn

5 out of 5
85 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is £143 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
£143
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (913 reviews)
"Location was excellent. Close to the marina for trips to the reef. Plenty of dining options close by."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Crystalbrook Flynn
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

4.5 out of 5
122 Lake St, Cairns, QLD
The price is £145 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
£145
28 Aug - 29 Aug
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 pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (699 reviews)
"Awesome pool, great location, good food and the buffet breakfast is the best I've ever had"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Holloways Beach

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Machans Beach

Though Machans Beach may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Yorkeys Knob Beach and Australian Armour and Artillery Museum.

Machans Beach
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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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Barron

Barron might not have many top sights, but Australian Armour and Artillery Museum and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Barron
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Aeroglen

If you're spending some time in Aeroglen, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Skydive The Reef Cairns are top sights worth seeing.

Aeroglen
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Smithfield

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Smithfield. You might want to make time for a stop at Smithfield Shopping Centre or Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station.

Smithfield
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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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