Staying in Cairns
Local guides to staying in Cairns: what each suburb is like, and what to look for if you're travelling as a family, a group, for work or with a pet.
Oct 2026 · Staying in Cairns
Staying in Bungalow, Cairns: A Local's Guide to the Suburb by the Showgrounds
Why Bungalow is a handy, good-value base in Cairns: close to the Showgrounds, the city and the airport, with easy day trips to the reef, Kuranda and the beaches.
Oct 2026 · Staying in Cairns
Cairns with Kids: Why a 2-Bathroom Apartment Beats a Hotel Room
Planning a family holiday in Cairns? Here's why a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment with a pool and kitchen makes life easier, with tips on budgets, stingers and day trips.
Oct 2026 · Staying in Cairns
Edge Hill, Cairns: Cafés, the Botanic Gardens and Mount Whitfield
A local's guide to Edge Hill, the leafy Cairns suburb with cafés, the Botanic Gardens, Centenary Lakes and Mount Whitfield walking tracks, eight minutes from the airport.
Oct 2026 · Staying in Cairns
Pet-Friendly Accommodation in Cairns: Holidaying with Your Dog or Cat
Travelling to Cairns with a pet? Tips on finding pet-friendly accommodation, the heat, ticks and cane toads, plus a renovated pet-friendly apartment in Edge Hill.
Oct 2026 · Staying in Cairns
Staying in Manoora, Cairns: Quiet Suburb, Resort Pool, 10 Minutes to Town
Why Manoora is a smart, quiet base in Cairns: about 10 minutes to the city and airport, with shops and buses nearby. Plus a top-floor resort apartment at Retreat on Pease.
Oct 2026 · Staying in Cairns
Cairns for Work: Why a Serviced Apartment Beats a Hotel on Longer Trips
In Cairns for work, a project or a contract? Why an apartment with a desk, Wi-Fi, laundry and secure parking beats a hotel, plus automatic discounts for longer stays.
Oct 2026 · Staying in Cairns
The Cairns Esplanade: A Local's Guide to the Lagoon, Boardwalk and Playgrounds
Everything you need to know about the Cairns Esplanade: the free Lagoon pool, the boardwalk, Muddy's Playground, markets and where to stay within walking distance.
Oct 2026 · Staying in Cairns
Cairns Accommodation for Groups and Big Families: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms
Travelling to Cairns with a big family or a group? Why a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment near the Esplanade is easier and better value than multiple hotel rooms.
Oct 2026 · Staying in Cairns
Staying in Cairns North: Walk to the Esplanade, Bus to the Beaches
Why Cairns North is one of the easiest places to stay in Cairns: walk to the Esplanade, buses to the city and northern beaches, and resort-style apartments with pools.