Title: Kanimbla Travel Guide: Best of Kanimbla, Cairns Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Kanimbla](https://expedia.co.uk/Kanimbla-Cairns-Hotels.0-n6268103-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Cairns](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Cairns.d553248635404168639.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Cairns](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Cairns.d553248635404168639.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Kanimbla Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kanimbla.d6268103.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kanimbla Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kanimbla.d6268103.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Kanimbla Travel Guide ## Cairns ## Visit Kanimbla Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Cairns travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns.dx553248635404168639) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Cairns Esplanade showing a pool, a luxury hotel or resort and swimming](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127785/4d6928c8-cfa7-41e9-ba62-fe6f27b138d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Esplanade-Cairns-North.d6127785.Attraction) ![Palm Cove Beach featuring a beach, tropical scenes and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061139/574cc203-78ff-4692-8a72-d7f7b2caeb98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Palm-Cove-Beach-Palm-Cove.d6061139.Attraction) ![One of best things to do in Cairns is ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway. It's a 90 minute journey that takes you down the mountain to Cairns passing waterfalls, scenic lookouts and over old bridges. Catch the Skyrail up the mountain from Cairns and then catch the train back down. Or, vice versa.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635404168639/326c5b35-009e-425f-a91d-03f0ccba2866.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cairns Central Shopping Centre 4/5(37 reviews) During your visit to Tropical North Waterfront, 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Central-Shopping-Centre-Cairns-Central-Business-District.d6127783.Attraction) ![Cairns Marlin Marina which includes sailing, mountains and a marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634340801489/f40dd38e-4c9a-458d-b599-d7304acca1e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Marlin-Marina-Cairns-Central-Business-District.d553248634340801489.Attraction) ![Esplanade Lagoon which includes a hotel and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160844/23460ff6-d7ca-4925-8661-1a4a85bf78bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Esplanade-Lagoon-Cairns-Central-Business-District.d6160844.Attraction) ![Cairns Night Markets showing markets as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526972740/9e3dc67c-4565-4bdb-9ce2-6cb07e1be7af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cairns Night Markets 4/5(18 reviews) During your trip to Tropical North Waterfront, 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Night-Markets-Cairns-Central-Business-District.d553248621526972740.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Great Barrier Reef Snorkel and Dive Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/730507/9c7f5dd8-7dfa-4f9f-803c-990da2ec98d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise £126 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ocean-freedom-great-barrier-reef-luxury-snorkel-and-dive-cruise.a730507.activity-details) ![passengers aboard amphibious DUKW drive through jungles in Cairns](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/261247/5dd84a4d-bfd7-40ea-bf01-7abdfd1391ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest £16 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/army-duck-tour-of-the-rainforest.a261247.activity-details) ![Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/930546/b22d2fcc-8f6e-4bd5-bc68-fa78756ff068.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns £52 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/fitzroy-island-transfers-and-tours-from-cairns.a930546.activity-details) ![Koala](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/734154/9dfb8f91-1cd4-46d0-9b34-4ebfeb64c308.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets £19 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kuranda-koala-gardens-and-birdworld-admission-tickets.a734154.activity-details) ![Stunning Mossman Gorge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1220003/bf74b7b2-fbb3-4e7a-a565-bc650ea5e34c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest Day Tour £135 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cape-tribulation.a1220003.activity-details) ![Wavedancer Low Isles Cruise on Luxury Sailing Catamaran](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/809215/d28d4f47-82f1-4ec5-a2c0-f21a5261ecf5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wavedancer Low Isles Cruise on Luxury Sailing Catamaran £132 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wavedancer-low-isles-cruise-on-luxury-sailing-catamaran.a809215.activity-details) [See all activities in Cairns](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Cairns.d553248635404168639.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Kanimbla ![Hilton Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1300/1233/5c3e5487_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Cairns 34 Esplanade Cairns QLD £93 31 Jan - 1 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews) Room was clean and reasonably up to date. Staff were courteous. 30 dollars per night parking for guests seems unreasonable. Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026&selected=1233&PinnedHotelID=1233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6268103) ![Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16100/16032/d15de08f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD £113 30 Jan - 31 Jan 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! (1,002 reviews) Had a fabulous view from my balcony; fab housekeeping; breakfast was amazingly, fairly central especially to dive/reef boats. Great stay overall. Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=31%2F01%2F2026&selected=16032&PinnedHotelID=16032&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6268103) ![Crystalbrook Riley](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22630000/22629700/22629613/ec509db7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Crystalbrook Riley 131-141 Esplanade Cairns QLD £103 2 Feb - 3 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews) Overall, enjoyable, but a bit too expensive. Particularly good breakfast buffet - but rather expensive. The breakfast buffet is quite similar but actually slightly better at Crystalbrook Bailey, where it's also significantly cheaper. Room had an okay view but was only a few floors up, so it was more ... Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F02%2F2026&endDate=03%2F02%2F2026&selected=22629613&PinnedHotelID=22629613&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6268103) ![Cairns Colonial Club Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84300/84257/f46c662b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cairns Colonial Club Resort 18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD £64 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this 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 their reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews) Great as usual Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=84257&PinnedHotelID=84257&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6268103) ![Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/528700/528639/2ebe03f1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns 209-217 Abbott Street Cairns North QLD £84 27 Jan - 28 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews) Good place to stay for families, good value. Though like most rydges in need of a renovation. Plenty of space in rooms which was a great bonus, liked that they offered choices of food preprepared for arrival like a fruit platter or cheese board. Though did book a certain price via expedia and the ... Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F01%2F2026&endDate=28%2F01%2F2026&selected=528639&PinnedHotelID=528639&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6268103) ![The Benson Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68630000/68623600/68623541/f7e335a9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Benson Hotel 44-56 Grafton Street Cairns QLD £73 19 Jan - 20 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (499 reviews) Decent stay Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%2F2026&selected=68623541&PinnedHotelID=68623541&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6268103) [See all 1,366 properties in Kanimbla](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F01%2F2026&endDate=17%2F01%2F2026®ionId=6268103) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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You might want to make time for a stop at Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens or Mount Whitfield Conservation Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Edge-Hill.dx6131758) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Manunda Shopping, gardens and spas are some highlights of Manunda. You might stop by Anderson Street Conservation Park or Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Manunda.dx6131531) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Whitfield While there might not be top attractions in Whitfield, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Whitfield.dx6268338) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/60a57ec1854695331492a4d11cc45725.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bungalow The beaches and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Bungalow. Want to see more of the surrounding area? DFO Cairns and Cazalys Cairns are a few top sights nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Bungalow.dx6268014) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8e0c4357d80ab56a78a5596eac48ab7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Parramatta-Park.dx6131533) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Aeroglen If you're spending some time in Aeroglen, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Skydive The Reef Cairns are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Aeroglen.dx6003722) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Kanimbla Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app