Title: Cairns Marlin Marina in Cairns Central Business District | Expedia.co.uk [Cairns Marlin Marina Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Marlin-Marina-Hotels.0-l553248634340801489-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Cairns Marlin Marina Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Cairns-Marlin-Marina.d553248634340801489.Car-Hire-Guide)[Cairns Central Business District Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Central-Business-District.d6268031.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Cairns Marlin Marina ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cairns Marlin Marina showing a sunset and a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634340801489/aca6977a-7a1c-40d9-955a-016686b11df5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cairns Marlin Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634340801489/09ffd9bf-2778-40d2-8124-6cf6d6e25764.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cairns Marlin Marina which includes a bay or harbor and street scenes as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634340801489/13c002fd-fa25-46ce-89f1-5d3cd83579b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Cairns Marlin Marina Activities Reviews --- --- #### Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay. The Cairns Marlin Marina is where all your Great Barrier Reef adventures start, with tour boats coming and going throughout the day. Enjoy shopping, entertainment and dining along the waterfront promenade. Unwind at the pier and enjoy the view of the many docked boats in the water. Dine alfresco at a restaurant or pick up some fresh seafood and sit on the dock looking out to the bay. Located below the Shangri-La hotel and overlooking the marina is The Pier Shopping Centre. Shop for designer goods, local brands and arts and crafts. See tropical fish and sharks at the Undersea World Aquarium. If you want to unwind, pamper yourself with beauty services at a day spa. Browse through the art galleries and specialty stores and dine in one of the bars, pubs, restaurants or cafés that line the promenade. From the marina you can parasail, Jet Ski, cruise around Trinity Inlet on a tube ride or tour around Admiralty Island and spot crocodiles. If you are heading to the Great Barrier Reef, Marlin Marina is where all excursions depart from. The marina caters for a wide range of boats, from private cruising vessels and super yachts to commercial charters. If you are coming by private boat, call ahead before your arrival to confirm your booking. Broadband wireless Internet connection, vehicle parking by your vessel and refueling seven days a week are included in the price of a space. The marina is located in the centre of Cairns on the east coast of the Cape York Peninsula. It is a 10-minute drive from the Cairns International Airport and is in easy walking distance to the casino and the popular Cairns Esplanade. There is on-site parking for Marina patrons only, which is included in the price of a rental space. Alternatively, park in The Pier Shopping Centre car park, which is free for the first two hours. ## Plan a trip to see Cairns Marlin Marina Price found within the past 48 hours. 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Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Cairns-Museum-Cairns-Central-Business-District.d553248621532611138.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 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) ![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 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. 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