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Spring in Cairns

From September through to November, take advantage of fewer crowds, warmer water and a terrific sale at Pacific Hotel Cairns! Whilst visiting Cairns during the middle of...

Best of Queensland Experience 2022!

We are delighted to announce that we have been named as a "Best of Queensland Experience 2022!" The badge represents experiences that best bring the story of Queensland ...

Behind the Scenes | Terrific Upgrades on the Way!

In the second half of 2022, Pacific Hotel Cairns is taking paradise to the next level with an array of terrific upgrades! These upgrades have been carefully designed and...

Cairns Festival

26 August - 4 September, 2022

The Cairns Festival returns in late August to celebrate the incredible art, culture and beauty of living in Tropical North Queensland!  The Festival lines up a series o...

Meeting Place 2022 - ATEC

21 - 24 November, 2022

'Meeting Place' is officially taking place in Cairns & The Great Barrier Reef in 2022! Pacific Hotel Cairns can’t wait to welcome the Australian Inbound Tourism In...

The COUCH Charity Fun Run

Running for a good cause - The Cairns Organisation United for Cancer Health fun run is part of the Ironman Cairns Festival Weekend.   The event was filled with f...

Cairns Community Markets | Support Local

Visiting a local community market is the perfect addition to a weekend in Cairns! Browse through beautiful local produce, unique arts & crafts, delicious food and so...

The Trip of a Lifetime - Cairns 2022

From exploring the Great Barrier Reef to swimming in the Esplanade Lagoon or even tasting the incredible gin at Wolf Lane, here is our A-Z on how Cairns will be your trip...

Cairns Water Map

Whether you are out exploring the beautiful rainforests or planning a journey out to the Great Barrier Reef, we recommend visiting one of the many hydration stations duri...

Crankworx Cairns

5 - 8 October, 2022

The ultimate experience in mountain biking is coming to Cairns this October! The Crankworx World Tour is an international bike festival series that is promoted as the ul...

A Day in Cairns

There are so many things to do in Cairns that the travel guides may fail to mention. Yes, the Great Barrier Reef is fantastic but, here are some local things within the c...

Events at the Cairns Convention Centre

With the finishing touches being put on the huge $176M expansion of The Cairns Convention Centre, there's no better time to check out to check out all the upcoming events...

Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to Pacific Hotel Cairns. We've put together the below handy guide of FAQ's. Get in contact with our team if there is anything else we can help with. What time is...

Day Trips from Cairns, Queensland

Borders have reopened and you're Good to Go to Queensland! Stay at Pacific Hotel Cairns and make the most of your stay with our nearby day trips! Whether it's reef or ra...

Cairns Aquarium by Twilight Tour + Dining Experience

Visit the Cairns Aquarium exclusively after hours and enjoy a two-hour ecologist-guided twilight tour through 10 tropical ecosystems. Enjoy the thrilling experience of...

Laughing Heart Comedy

Catch the best and brightest comedians of Cairns every Monday night at Three Wolves! A rotating roaster of hilarious locals and non-locals, keep an eye out for your favou...

School Holidays Road Trip

School's Out Queenslanders! Keep the kids (and everyone) entertained these school holidays by exploring our beautiful coastline from Brisbane to Cairns and discover hidd...

Reef Restoration Foundation

We are so excited to welcome the Reef Restoration Foundation to one of our ground floor spaces at the Pacific Hotel Cairns. A trip to the Great Barrier Reef is an expe...

Reef Eye Ferris Wheel

The Reef Eye Ferris Wheel is rotating its way back to Cairns for the 2022 season. The 35 meter high awe-inspiring wheel gives residents and visitors 360° views of the b...

Good to Go Family Fun

Queensland in now open for Australians and we are 'Good to Go' at Pacific Hotel Cairns.  There is plenty to do in Cairns and we can't wait to welcome you! Check out jus...

Tanks Arts Centre

One of Australia's most unique performance venues, with a stacked line-up of comedians, musicians and artists all year round. Tanks Arts Centre (TAC) is a local institut...

Best Superior Accommodation - QHA Awards 2019

Terrific Win for the Pacific Hotel Cairns Enviably located on the Esplanade overlooking Trinity Harbour, the 4.5 Pacific Hotel Cairns conveys true Australian hospitality...

Attractions for the Whole Family

Cairns attraction tours and wildlife parks have plenty to keep even the most active family members entertained. Enjoy breakfast with tropical birds, lunch with the lori...

Wildlife Tours

Cairns boasts a wide variety of animals both native to Australia and from surrounding regions. If you want to meet the 'locals' book these great wildlife experiences for ...

Scenic Flights

Experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef from a different perspective when you take flight in a helicopter or seaplane. View the most amazing transitions of colou...

Cairns by Night

Cairns has a variety of evening tours and activities to keep the most inquisitive mind entertained. Tours include dinner cruises on the Cairns Inlet, Aboriginal Cultural ...

Rainforest Tours

World Heritage listed rainforests surround Tropical North Queensland in all directions and can be easily accessed and experienced in many ways. Join one of the many tour ...

Adventure Tours

Get the adrenaline pumping with tours that are wilder, faster, higher, deeper and most definitely better than anywhere else in Australia. Daily Cairns adventure tours are...

The Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is the world’s largest living coral reef spanning some 2500 kilometres and running parallel to the Queensland Coastline. With it’s ...