Cairns Colonial Club

Cairns


A stalwart on the Cairns accommodation map since 1986, this Queenslander-style resort has a little something for everyone; families, businessfolk and solo travellers all love it here and it's surprisingly affordable. The 11-acre complex boasts three pools, playgrounds, bars, a popular restaurant and gorgeous gardens. It's 4km from the centre of town; a shuttle bus runs regularly.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Cairns attractions

1. Cairns Botanic Gardens

0.87 MILES

These gorgeous gardens are an explosion of greenery and rainforest plants. Highlights include a section devoted to Aboriginal plant use, the Gondwana…

2. Tanks Arts Centre

0.87 MILES

Three gigantic, ex-WWII fuel-storage tanks have been transformed into art galleries; it's also an inspired performing-arts venue. Check the website for…

3. Captain Cook Statue

1.11 MILES

You won't be able to miss this mammoth statue, one of Australia's most controversial 'Big Things'. Looming over the city's main road since 1972, the 10m…

4. St Monica's Cathedral

1.67 MILES

Cairns' main Catholic church is famous for its themed stained-glass windows, the largest of their type in the world. There are 24 windows depicting the…

5. Cairns Aquarium

1.76 MILES

Cairns' multi-million-dollar aquarium is well worth a visit for its vast and gorgeously presented range of marine life, the Great Barrier Reef in…

6. KickArts Contemporary Arts

1.96 MILES

These galleries showcase cutting-edge local and regional artworks, plus touring exhibitions. KickArts has moved to the School of the Arts while the Centre…

7. Cairns Museum

1.96 MILES

This contemporary museum features four well-curated galleries covering the history of Cairns and Far North Queensland in pictures, exhibits and local…

8. Samurai Gallery

1.97 MILES

This unusual gallery and museum displays genuine armour, swords and arts from the Japanese samurai. Owner John Grasso has been collecting swords and…