Your local guide to accommodation in Cairns.
The
Cairns Accommodation Directory is
a resource for visitors to Cairns, Australia looking
for holiday accommodation, or Cairns residents desiring a short change of
scenery, a weekend vacation in one of Cairns' many fine resorts or a romantic
retreat in the rainforest.
Cairns is fortunate to have a prime location proximate to the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns Highlands (Atherton Tablelands), and Port Douglas. Often referred to as Tropical North Queensland, this area is rich in culture, natural beauty and manmade extravagance.
Accommodation
in Cairns is varied, and all budgets and tastes are easily catered for.
See our new and ever growing selection of cheap Cairns
Backpacker Hostels.
Many Cairns accommodation properties offer transfers from the Cairns airport to your accommodation, and most tour operators will pick you up from your accommodation, which can reduce the cost of your Cairns holiday, because you may not need to hire a car. If you find you prefer to drive and explore the region by car, see our list of Cairns car rental providers who can assist.
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Just Updated: Cairns accommodation is beginning to burst at the seams with listings, so we have separated the pages a little, you can now browse the range of Cairns apartments and Cairns Hotels separate from the rest of the accommodations. Stay tuned, more Cairns accommodation properties being added all the time. Don't know where to stay? Ask us.
FNQ Apartments welcomes you to Far North Queensland with the largest range of Self Contained Apartments. Based in Cairns with a decade of knowledge and experience in the local tourism industry they are here to help with all aspects of your holiday. Accommodation, Day Tours, Car Hire, Local Information & Advice and Reservations.
FNQ Apartments offers a very speedy service and being local, has access to the very best rates, with all the support that you need in planning a holiday from afar…Give them a call, drop them an email or send them an enquiry…They’re local, they live here and they love it!
North
of Cairns is the star-stricken celebrity going areas proximate to Cairns;
the Northern Beaches, Port Douglas & the Daintree Rainforest.
The Daintree is well known for its pristine rainforest and eco-resorts,
and a myriad of wildlife tours exist in this area. Have a look at the Daintree
Rainforest site for extensive information about its history and accommodation
available in this area. Port Douglas has an enormous number of restaurants
for such a tiny town, with luxury accommodation plentiful. Boutiques, salons
and resorts rival Cairns' best in Port
Douglas. Calm azure waters and gentle crashing waves with white sandy
beaches are the spectacular reality just north of Cairns... regularly awarded
Queensland's cleanest beaches awards, Cairns
Beaches are perfect for relaxing, lazing and working on the suntan!
Browse our range of Port Douglas accommodation, and see the luxury which awaits in this casual township of Port Douglas.
Just Updated: Since Port Douglas Apartments and Port Douglas Holiday Homes are significant areas of accommodation in Port Douglas, we've given them each their own accommodation page, and added some new properties to each.
One of very few absolute beachfront resorts in Far North Queensland, Kewarra Beach Resort is set amongst dense rainforest and spectacular gardens which flow onto the beach. Accommodation is in the form of individual bungalows or resort suites built around water. All bungalows and suites are private and secluded, beautifully furnished and features all modern conveniences you would expect of an international 5 star resort.
While secluded and private, Kewarra Beach Resort is not isolated, and all tours and Great Barrier Reef cruises pick up from the foyer. Kewarra Beach Resort has been designed to reflect the ancient cultures of the Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders who once inhabited the region. A gorgeous destination for couples, honeymooners or anyone who enjoys natural surrounding. Inspect Kewarra Beach Resort further through their website.
Travel
East of Cairns, and you will find yourself bouyant on the calm waters of
the Coral Sea. Known for its battle back in the 1940's, the area is famous
and well visited for its 'largest living organism', the Great Barrier
Reef. Well covered by a myriad of tours and cruises, the reef is a must
see for any visitors to the Cairns, and offers a broad range of activities
including:
See
our range of Great Barrier Reef
tours for information about the companies who operate on the reef from
Cairns. In Cairns city, the newly opened Reef Fleet Terminal is now home
to many Great Barrier Reef cruise companies, and provides an easy and quick
check in point for boat passengers.
Accommodation on the Great Barrier Reef tends to be upmarket, and in many cases exclusive. Green Island, Fitzroy Island and Double Island all off the coast of Cairns have resorts and your chances of seeing a famous face is fairly good. Dunk Island and Bedarra Island near Mission Beach also sport luxury accommodation, and are great for couples who are looking for a relaxing and secluded getaway.
Just Updated: New fishing charters added to the Cairns fishing page as game fishing season approaches!
West of Cairns is a treat for gourmet food lovers, birdwatching enthusiasts, bushwalkers, photographers and hopeless romantics! The Cairns Highlands, formerly known as the Atherton Tablelands is a self-drive adventure land which is highly recommended for those staying a little while in the Cairns region. Extensive information about the Cairns Highlands is available on the Atherton Tablelands Travel Guide.
Pictured
above is the gorgeous view on the way to the Highlands from Cairns at the
Rex Lookout on the Kuranda Range. Places you may have heard about which
are well worth a visit include:
The best aspect of staying on the Tablelands is that all Atherton Tablelands accommodation in very unique. Browse our range to see some of the best on offer in the region.
South
of Cairns lies the sleepy town of Innisfail
which thrives on sugar cane and bananas. Drive a little further, and you'll
be enthralled by an old Spanish castle at Paronella Park, and one
of Australia's most magnificent beaches at Mission Beach. Accommodation
in this area can be found at Mission
Beach Holidays.
Please
use the navigation links to your left to browse the various sections of
the Cairns Accommodation Directory and if you are interested in any accommodation
property, a link to its website is provided for your convenience. The Cairns
Accommodation Directory comprises all regions of Cairns, Australia, including
the Northern Beaches (Yorkeys
Knob, Trinity Beach and
Palm Cove) as well as Port
Douglas, Daintree and Mission
Beach, all in Tropical North Queensland Australia. You will also find
various Cairns tours, Great
Barrier Reef diving and cruises, and a selection of Cairns
retailers and businesses.
If you have a website and would like it featured in the Cairns Accommodation Directory, please use the Add Your Site form. We hope to employ the help of the Cairns tourism sector to grow the Cairns Accommodation Directory and further increase its usefulness.
To get started, please peruse accommodation in Cairns.
Just updated: To cater for the growing interest in the Innisfail region, we have now added an Innisfail Accommodation page.
We have just added some additional sections to this website, a range of cars for hire on our Cairns Car Rental page, and advice and firms available if you're interested in Cairns Real Estate. If you do business in these areas, contact us about having your website listed on these pages. For the convenience of travellers, we now also list Sunbus' bus timetable.
Are you planning an Australia-wide holiday of many Australian holiday destinations? Have a look at the accommodation options available in the regions below with live availability and instant online bookings:
