Best Tourist Attractions in Cairns City
Here are 11 of the best tourist attractions in Cairns City, one of Cairns's most loved neighbourhoods. Each is ranked by our Spot Score, so the strongest picks rise to the top. Sort and filter to find exactly what you're after — then check the map to see what's nearby.
11 spots in Cairns City
Cairns Waterfalls
Cairns Waterfalls is an attraction in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 626 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 69/100.
Sunlover Reef Cruises
Snorkeling & diving excursions, plus views of reef coral & marine life from glass-bottomed boats.
Silverswift Dive and Snorkel Adventures
Guided reef diving & snorkeling trips aboard 2 stylish catamaran cruisers with sundecks & bars.
Great Adventures Reef and Green Island Cruises
Eco-friendly Cairns travel company running catamaran reef & island tours & scuba & snorkel trips.
Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises
Cruises to a Great Barrier Reef island, plus snorkeling & fish feeding from a glass-bottomed boat.
Ellis Beach
Ellis Beach is a beach in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 132 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 55/100.
Cairns Esplanade
Cairns Esplanade is a park in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 94 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 54/100.
Cairns Koalas & Creatures
Cairns Koalas & Creatures is an attraction in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 3.7-star Google rating from 230 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 50/100.
Cairns Australia
Cairns Australia is an attraction in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 14 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 50/100.
Cairns beach lookout
Cairns beach lookout is an attraction in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 54 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 50/100.
Old Weir Falls
Old Weir Falls is an attraction in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 18 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 46/100.