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Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise
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Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise
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Cairns: Outer and Coral Cay Snorkel and Dive Cruise
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Reef Magic Experience & Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Flight
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Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket
What to do in Tropical North Waterfront
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.
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.
Cairns Marlin Marina
Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.
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
During your trip to Cairns, 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.
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
Soar above the treetops of the rain forest, gorges and mountains of North Queensland in a glass-enclosed cable car.
Clifton Beach
This quiet beach north of Cairns offers long stretches of white sand and clear water.
Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Australian Armour and Artillery Museum during your travels in Cairns. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.
Reef Fleet Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Cairns with a trip to Reef Fleet Terminal. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.
- Cairns Central Shopping Centre
- Cairns Night Markets
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Sugarworld Waterpark
- Fitzroy Island National Park
- Crystal Cascades
- Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome
- Clifton Village Shopping Centre
- Wooroonooran National Park
- Cairns Golf Club
- St Monica's Cathedral
- Stockland Cairns Shopping Centre