Barron Gorge Travel Guide

Cairns

Photo by Brittany Friddell
Photo by Brittany Friddell

Popular places to visit

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

Cairns Esplanade

4.5/5(57 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(39 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(30 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(18 reviews)

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.

Cairns Night Markets
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway featuring rainforest and forest scenes

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

4.5/5(67 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

Great Barrier Reef Snorkel and Dive Cruise

Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

Rp2.669.594
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise
Couple snorkeling among abundant coral reefs and marine species at the Green Island Reef in Cairns

Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Rp1.141.785
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Sunlover Reef Cruises Cairns Great Barrier Reef Experience

Sunlover Reef Cruises Cairns Great Barrier Reef Experience

Rp3.090.153
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Sunlover Reef Cruises Cairns Great Barrier Reef Experience
Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience

Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience

Rp1.696.816
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Rp2.212.780
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour

Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour

Rp1.217.293
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour
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Top hotels in Barron Gorge

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
The price is Rp1.457.809 per night from 5 May to 6 May
Rp1.457.809
Rp1.603.643 total
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Clean and tidy if you don’t look too hard. Close to most things. Only thing I would suggest is the menu at the cafe could have a bit more variety and when keeping the bar open at night you serve coffee as well for those that like to have a coffee at night as the coffee is good.over ..."

Reviewed on 16 Apr 2025

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
The price is Rp1.743.558 per night from 9 May to 10 May
Rp1.743.558
Rp1.917.914 total
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Lovely accommodation"

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2025

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
4 out of 5
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.620.218 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
Rp1.620.218
Rp1.782.197 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Reasonable accomdation with good service staff"

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2025

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Crystalbrook Bailey
Crystalbrook Bailey
5 out of 5
163 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is Rp1.981.317 per night from 11 May to 12 May
Rp1.981.317
Rp2.179.449 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (716 reviews)
Visit to Cairns
"Loved Cairns. Hotel was a great location with all the amenities we needed."

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2025

Crystalbrook Bailey
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road, Cairns, QLD
The price is Rp2.348.227 per night from 8 May to 9 May
Rp2.348.227
Rp2.583.050 total
includes taxes & fees
8 May - 9 May
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Great location and room."

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2025

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is Rp2.538.788 per night from 5 May to 6 May
Rp2.538.788
Rp2.792.720 total
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"My only challenge with my stay was that the toilet fill valve was leaking, creating a small puddle on the floor overnight that got my socks wet."

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2025

Pacific Hotel Cairns
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Other neighbourhoods around Barron Gorge

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Kamerunga

While visiting Kamerunga, you might make a stop by sights like Barron Gorge National Park and Kamerunga Conservation Park.

Kamerunga
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Barron

Barron might not have many top sights, but Australian Armour and Artillery Museum and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Barron
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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
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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 Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens.

Whitfield
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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

Barron Gorge Travel Guide