Barron
Cairns
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
During your trip to Tropical North Waterfront, 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.
Things to do
Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day
Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Top hotels in Barron
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Rooms were amazing,clean,spacious and comfortable.Staff were friendly and extremely helpful.Highly recommend
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Very helpful and friendly staff, clean, good price, great location.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Nice place to stay , good location if you need a boat out to the reef, easy walk to shops and places to eat.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Hilton Cairns
Staff were amazing. We called room service for toilet paper At night came quickly. We also called for conditioner at night it also came quick. Room was spacious clean and serviced daily. View was amazing of cairns harbour and the reef boats.. Breakfast was excellent. Room service for food wasnt the ...
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Crystalbrook Riley
The staff were most helpful and polite. Would have liked our own outside space .
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Crystalbrook Flynn
For a fairly big hotel, this place was exceptionally great! Love the location, Love their pools, love the bar and restaurant area that all opens up onto the streets. Like a resort feel but not hectic at all and many amenities near by.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Barron
Whitfield
While there might not be top attractions in Whitfield, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Cairns Botanic Gardens.
Holloways Beach
Beaches, restaurants and gardens are just a few things travellers enjoy about Holloways Beach. Check out Yorkeys Knob Beach or Holloways Beach while you're exploring the area.
Machans Beach
Though Machans Beach may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Yorkeys Knob Beach and Australian Armour and Artillery Museum.
Smithfield
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Smithfield. You might want to make time for a stop at Smithfield Shopping Centre or Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station.
Aeroglen
If you're spending some time in Aeroglen, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Skydive The Reef Cairns are top sights worth seeing.
Edge Hill
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Edge Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Cairns Botanic Gardens or Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens.
