Cairns
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Palm Cove
Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Palm Cove Beach and Kuranda National Park.

Cairns Central Business District
Cairns Central Business District is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Marlin Marina, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.

Trinity Beach
Travelers to Trinity Beach praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Trinity Beach and Kewarra Beach.

Cairns North
Beaches and abundant 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.

Clifton Beach
Travelers come to Clifton Beach for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Clifton Beach and Palm Cove Beach while you're in town.

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.

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Popular places to visit

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

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

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.

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.

Cairns Night Markets
After a long day enjoying the beaches, reef and rainforest in and around Cairns, have a nap and then spend a relaxing evening shopping and dining.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
Soar above the treetops of the rain forest, gorges and mountains of North Queensland in a glass-enclosed cable car.
Things to do

Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour

Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel - Great Barrier Reef experience

Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets

Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour
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Packages
- Visit Cairns
- Visit Cairns Central Business District
- Cairns Vacations
- Cairns Night Markets
- Esplanade Lagoon
- Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome
- ZOO To You HQ Wildlife Discovery Centre
- Visit Parramatta Park
- Reef Fleet Terminal
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- Cairns Esplanade
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Visit Cairns North
- Visit Manunda
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- Visit Portsmith
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- Stockland Cairns Shopping Centre
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Vacation Rentals
- Cairns Esplanade
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Palm Cove Beach
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Esplanade Lagoon
- Cairns Night Markets
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
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- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Clifton Beach
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Half Moon Bay Golf Course
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- Sugarworld Waterpark
- James Cook University
- Crystal Cascades
- Clifton Village Shopping Centre
- Muddy's Playground
- Cazaly's Stadium
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- Mount Whitfield Conservation Park
- Paradise Palms Country Club