Title: Manunda Travel Guide: Best of Manunda, Cairns Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Manunda](https://expedia.co.uk/Manunda-Cairns-Hotels.0-n6131531-0.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)[Manunda Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Manunda.d6131531.Car-Hire-Guide)[Manunda Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Manunda.d6131531.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Manunda Travel Guide ## Cairns ## Visit Manunda 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 Convention Centre, Queensland: Aerial Photo of Iconic Architecture, Urban Landscape, Waterfront, and City Infrastructure in Tropical North Queensland, Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061117/6e2bca82-0c8b-4512-bd5f-afa4b0717cff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cairns Convention Centre 3/5(1 review) Learn about the events happening in Cairns Convention Centre during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Convention-Centre-Cairns-Central-Business-District.d6061117.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 £132 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 £17 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/army-duck-tour-of-the-rainforest.a261247.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 £20 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kuranda-koala-gardens-and-birdworld-admission-tickets.a734154.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 £55 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/fitzroy-island-transfers-and-tours-from-cairns.a930546.activity-details) ![Pure Snorkelling has 15 exclusive snorkel locations of off Cairns across 8 different reefs! The most of any snorkel boat in the region. ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49554426/edc50c30-5586-4ab4-8ec3-0fd487a90e65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half Day Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Tour £104 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-great-barrier-reef-snorkeling-tour.a49554426.activity-details) ![Cairns Aquarium General Admission and Turtle Hospital Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46972183/4abd5f45-a0c1-4841-9b1d-ae9f1ebd9b56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cairns Aquarium General Admission and Turtle Hospital Tour £41 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cairns-aquarium-general-admission-and-turtle-hospital-tour.a46972183.activity-details) [See all activities in Cairns](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Cairns.d553248635404168639.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Manunda ![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 £70 14 Mar - 15 Mar 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! (1,003 reviews) The pools and 2 restaurants made it a very convenient stay. It’s close to grocery stores so we could get some snacks. The resort dated, but clean and comfortable! The fire alarm went off in our room at 7am the morning we were leaving, so that got us out of there early. I’m sure a battery change would ... Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026&selected=84257&PinnedHotelID=84257&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131531) ![Palm Royale Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/490000/480800/480773/a32b06eb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Palm Royale Cairns 7-11 Chester Court Manunda QLD £65 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) O hotel tem um excelente custo benefício. Ele fica um pouco afastado da orla da praia, do ferry, e do "movimento" mas pelo preço, compensa. A piscina é enorme e bem gostosa. O quarto é bem confortável, grande e chuveiro bom. A mulher que fez o nosso check-in não foi muito atenciosa. Inclusive até ... Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=480773&PinnedHotelID=480773&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131531) ![NRMA Cairns Holiday Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3890000/3883700/3883695/e7c397f7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### NRMA Cairns Holiday Park 12-30 Little Street Manunda QLD £43 30 Mar - 31 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this campsite in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (174 reviews) Booked room with wi-fi and toilet in room. WiFi was terrible. Had to go outside to use it. Had to go to outside toilet and shower that had to be shared with others. Wasn’t comfortable with that in middle of the night. Ordered a taxi at front desk for taxi to airport. It didn’t show but we manage ... Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=3883695&PinnedHotelID=3883695&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131531) ![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 £99 13 Mar - 14 Mar 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! (1,006 reviews) Nice service Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=14%2F03%2F2026&selected=1233&PinnedHotelID=1233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131531) ![DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7600/7566/9a3464c6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns 121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St Cairns QLD £81 15 Mar - 16 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) The room does not have a toaster, microwave or a sink. They do not even provide drinking water in a jug. They wanted me to bring my food down to reception/lobby and they will not allow me to use their microwave but heat my food without washing hands. Absolutely unacceptable to me as a doctor. Use ... Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=7566&PinnedHotelID=7566&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131531) ![Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16100/16032/c088688e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD £118 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews) Very good location and the horizon lounge a must Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=16032&PinnedHotelID=16032&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131531) [See all 1,339 properties in Manunda](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=07%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6131531) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 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The Esplanade in Cairns with](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130283/ab713d0f-9f1b-43e7-8d97-8cb94af6ab9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Westcourt You'll enjoy the casinos and shopping in Westcourt. You might want to make time for a stop at DFO Cairns or Cazalys Cairns. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Westcourt.dx6130283) ![Aerial view above Rhodes with views to Wentworth Point and Concord West with Parramatta River in Sydney NSW Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131533/79df8f24-454f-493d-825d-7992c11af1cc.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 Cazaly's Stadium and Barlow Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Parramatta-Park.dx6131533) ![The Cairns Lagoon at sunrise in Tropical North Queensland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131529/180ef19c-8f96-4116-a1dd-83cce1df4d64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Cairns North Pristine beaches and ample dining options are well-reviewed features of Cairns North. Make a stop by top sights like Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Cairns-North.dx6131529) ![Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6324192/a088ef1a-c337-4494-b8d8-b0970ef5a6bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Edge Hill You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Edge Hill. 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) ![Bungalows in a resort in Cairns in Queensland Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6268014/5da3fe2e-702d-4c48-93ac-c6c674bf6d03.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 Barlow Park are a few top sights nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Bungalow.dx6268014) ![Cairns which includes a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634340801489/716fe001-2c59-4ffe-bc83-f653f7609941.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Cairns Central Business District 4.5/5(69 area reviews) Cairns Central Business District is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Marlin Marina. 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