Cairns Guide
Sightseeing
Terrific place for a walk to see the Cairns highlights. Great all times of the day, also a great location for morning / afternoon walks / runs.
13 locals recommend
Esplanade
EsplanadeTerrific place for a walk to see the Cairns highlights. Great all times of the day, also a great location for morning / afternoon walks / runs.
Free public cool, well maintained and great way to cool down
281 locals recommend
Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
54 EsplanadeFree public cool, well maintained and great way to cool down
Take in the tropical fruits from local growers, open Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
225 locals recommend
Rusty's Market
89 Grafton StTake in the tropical fruits from local growers, open Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
Where you go for social media moments. Placed 30minutes drive away, it is one of the first beach from Cairns where you'll find the turquoise water. Longest jetty you'll find north of Cairns. Great restaurants along the beach.
153 locals recommend
Palm Cove
Where you go for social media moments. Placed 30minutes drive away, it is one of the first beach from Cairns where you'll find the turquoise water. Longest jetty you'll find north of Cairns. Great restaurants along the beach.
Great atmosphere, souvenirs to be bought and a nice night stroll
155 locals recommend
Cairns Night Markets
54-60 Abbott StGreat atmosphere, souvenirs to be bought and a nice night stroll
Scenic Freshwater Pools. Perfect for a leisurely swim and photos.
69 locals recommend
Babinda Boulders
1 Munro StScenic Freshwater Pools. Perfect for a leisurely swim and photos.
City/town information
The drive up is one of the best scenic drives in Australia and at the end you are rewarded with a great small town with shops, beaches and great food places. Fresh seafood off the trawlers on the weekend.
239 locals recommend
Port Douglas
The drive up is one of the best scenic drives in Australia and at the end you are rewarded with a great small town with shops, beaches and great food places. Fresh seafood off the trawlers on the weekend.
Great peaceful beach and a very high chance of seeing a living dinosaur the cassowary.
9 locals recommend
Etty Bay
Great peaceful beach and a very high chance of seeing a living dinosaur the cassowary.