What is Cairns Like for Family-Friendly Vacations?

If you're looking for the ideal family-friendly vacation spot, you may want to consider Cairns. Here you'll find an interesting array of family activities sure to appeal to both children and adults alike. From the shopping to the beauty of the coral reefs, Cairns has lots of things to see and do that everyone will enjoy. Spend a day checking out attractions like Cairns Esplanade, Palm Cove Beach and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. When it's time to relax after a day of sightseeing with the family, Cairns has a variety of places to stay, such as family hotels with swimming pools and hotels with suites for families. You can pick from 100 Cairns accommodations to locate one you and the family can appreciate.

What Are Some Places to Stay with Kids in Cairns?

Our travelers have rated these as their favorite kid-friendly hotels:

Cannon Park Motel

Upscale motel in Woree with bar
• • Free parking • Free cribs • Outdoor pool • Restaurant • Walkable location



Amphora Resort Luxury Private Apartments

Beachfront hotel, steps from Palm Cove Beach
• • Free parking • Outdoor pool • Restaurant • Central location



Alamanda Luxury Private Apartments

4-star beachfront hotel with bar/lounge, near Palm Cove Beach
• • Kid's pool • Free parking • Restaurant • In-room kitchens • Comfy beds



Trinity Links Resort

3-star resort, convenient to Cairns Golf Club
• • Kid's pool • Free parking • In-room kitchens • Mini golf • Outdoor tennis



Oasis 4 at Palm Cove

3.5-star hotel within walking distance of Palm Cove Beach
• • Free parking • Outdoor pool • Restaurant • In-room kitchens • Free in-room WiFi

What Should I See and Do with Kids in Cairns?

You'll find that Cairns and the surrounding area offers many interesting things to do while you're visiting with the kids. Here are some ideas to make your trip both educational and memorable:

Attractions
• • Esplanade Lagoon
• • Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome
• • Muddy's Playground

Parks
• • Cairns Esplanade
• • Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
• • Red Arrow Walk

Sights & Landmarks
• • Palm Cove Beach
• • Cairns Central Shopping Centre
• • Reef Fleet Terminal

Food & Drink
• • Paradise On The Beach Resort
• • My Village Bakehouse
• • bp