Barron Gorge

Cairns
Photo by Brittany Friddell
Photo by Brittany Friddell

Popular places to visit

Cairns Esplanade featuring a pool, a luxury hotel or resort and swimming

Cairns Esplanade

4.5/5(62 reviews)

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

Cairns Esplanade
Cairns Marlin Marina

Cairns Marlin Marina

4.5/5(25 reviews)

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

Cairns Marlin Marina
Palm Cove Beach

Palm Cove Beach

4.5/5(33 reviews)

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.

Palm Cove Beach
Esplanade Lagoon which includes a hotel and a coastal town

Esplanade Lagoon

4.5/5(29 reviews)

Relax after a day of sightseeing or cool down from the summer heat in this fresh-water lagoon, one of Cairns’ best city attractions.

Esplanade Lagoon
Cairns Night Markets

Cairns Night Markets

4/5(36 reviews)

During your visit to Cairns, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Cairns Night Markets. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or seek out the local tours.

Cairns Night Markets
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway featuring rainforest and forest scenes

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

4.5/5(40 reviews)

Soar above the treetops of the rain forest, gorges and mountains of North Queensland in a glass-enclosed cable car.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Things to do

Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour

Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour

CA $99
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

CA $180
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
train on bridge in cairns

Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour

CA $180
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
Stoney Creek Falls

Small Group Kuranda Tour via Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail

CA $179
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Small Group Kuranda Tour via Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail
Combo image of scenic train ride and Rainforestation

Kuranda Scenic Rail & Rainforestation Tour

CA $247
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Rainforestation Tour
relaxing at the deck of a ship in Australia

Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour

CA $225
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour
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Barron Gorge Hotel Deals

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $103 per night from Dec. 15 to Dec. 16
CA $103
CA $113 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"This is the second time we have stayed and both times have been excellent. Cairns Colonial offers great value and puts a lot of the better known hotel chains to shame."

Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2024

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $172 per night from Dec. 15 to Dec. 16
CA $172
CA $189 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Property type is okay"

Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2024

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road, Cairns, QLD
The price is CA $218 per night from Dec. 13 to Dec. 14
CA $218
CA $239 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Great place to stay in Cairns"

Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2024

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
2.5 out of 5
49-61 Little Pease Street, Manoora, QLD
The price is CA $58 per night from Dec. 19 to Dec. 20
CA $58
CA $58 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 19 - Dec 20
Stay at this holiday park in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"A home away from home"

Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2024

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
Crystalbrook Bailey
Crystalbrook Bailey
5 out of 5
163 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is CA $152 per night from Dec. 18 to Dec. 19
CA $152
CA $167 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (625 reviews)
"Friendly staff and excellent venue."

Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2024

Crystalbrook Bailey
Cairns Plaza Hotel
Cairns Plaza Hotel
3.5 out of 5
145 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is CA $205 per night from Dec. 13 to Dec. 14
CA $205
CA $225 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"The location of the hotel is very good. It is located on the Esplanade, where many restaurants and shops are operating there. The room is clean and with a reasonable space for 2 people. The tiles in the toilet and bathroom are not so clean. I think it may be a little bit common for aged hotels. The ..."

Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2024

Cairns Plaza Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Barron Gorge

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Barron

Though Barron might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Australian Armour and Artillery Museum and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.

Barron
Crystal Cascades which includes forests and a river or creek as well as a couple

Redlynch

You'll enjoy the parks and shopping in Redlynch. You might want to make time for a stop at Crystal Cascades or Redlynch Central Shopping Centre.

Redlynch
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway which includes rainforest and landscape views

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.

Smithfield
Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens

Edge Hill

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Edge Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens or Mount Whitfield Conservation Park.

Edge Hill
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Aeroglen

If you're spending some time in Aeroglen, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Skydive The Reef Cairns are top sights worth seeing.

Aeroglen
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Holloways Beach

Beaches, restaurants, and gardens are some highlights of Holloways Beach. Make a stop by Yorkeys Knob Beach or Holloways Beach while you're exploring.

Holloways Beach

Barron Gorge

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