Northern Beaches

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Palm Cove Beach which includes landscape views, skyline and a beach
Palm Cove Beach showing a beach, tropical scenes and landscape views
Palm Cove Beach showing tropical scenes, a sandy beach and swimming
Northern Beaches
Northern Beaches

Where to stay in Northern Beaches

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Buchan Point

While Buchan Point might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Palm Cove Beach and Clifton Village Shopping Centre.

Buchan Point
Coral Sands Resort

Coral Sands Resort

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Trinity Beach Rd & Vasey Esplanade, Trinity Beach, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (772 reviews)
"Very clean and tidy"

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025

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Coral Sands Resort
Blue Lagoon Resort

Blue Lagoon Resort

4.5 out of 5
22 - 26 Trinity Beach Road, Trinity Beach, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Staff friendly and helpful, lovely clean accommodation, I felt safe and everything I needed was in walking distance."

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

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Blue Lagoon Resort
Drift Palm Cove

Drift Palm Cove

4 out of 5
Cnr Veivers Rd Williams Esp, Palm Cove, QLD
The price is P14,524 per night from Oct 6 to Oct 7
P14,524
P14,524 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (832 reviews)
"Have stayed at Drift twice. Is excellent in just about all respects. Lovely staff, amazing pool and great rooms. Would recommend."

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

Drift Palm Cove
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Coral Sands Resort

Coral Sands Resort

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Trinity Beach Rd & Vasey Esplanade, Trinity Beach, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (772 reviews)
"Very clean and tidy"

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025

Coral Sands Resort
Drift Palm Cove

Drift Palm Cove

4 out of 5
Cnr Veivers Rd Williams Esp, Palm Cove, QLD
Stay at this 4-star luxury aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (832 reviews)
"Have stayed at Drift twice. Is excellent in just about all respects. Lovely staff, amazing pool and great rooms. Would recommend."

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

Drift Palm Cove
The Reef Retreat

The Reef Retreat

4 out of 5
10-14 Harpa Street, Palm Cove, QLD
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (482 reviews)
"Very clean and well run. Helpful staff, great location with everything you need. Would stay again and recommend to others 5*"

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025

The Reef Retreat
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Popular places to visit

Palm Cove Beach

Palm Cove Beach

Located in between the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, this palm tree-lined beach is an idyllic spot to take it easy or begin an adventure.

Palm Cove Beach
Clifton Beach which includes a garden and tropical scenes

Clifton Beach

This quiet beach north of Cairns offers long stretches of white sand and clear water.

Clifton Beach

Trinity Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Trinity Beach during your trip to Cairns? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Trinity Beach

Kewarra Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Kewarra Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Cairns. Amble around this relaxing area's rainforest, or seek out the golf courses.

Kewarra Beach

Clifton Village Shopping Centre

You can enjoy retail therapy at Clifton Village Shopping Centre during your visit to Cairns. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Clifton Village Shopping Centre

Half Moon Bay Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Cairns at Half Moon Bay Golf Course. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.

Half Moon Bay Golf Course

Things to do

passengers aboard amphibious DUKW drive through jungles in Cairns

Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest

P1,243
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Seastar Luxury Outer Reef Tour

Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour

P10,132
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour
Reef Magic - Outer Great Barrier Reef Experience

Reef Magic - Outer Great Barrier Reef Experience

P12,044
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Reef Magic - Outer Great Barrier Reef Experience
Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket

Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket

P765
per adult
Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket
Green Island and Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise

Ocean Free 25 guest Great Barrier Reef & visit Green Island Tour

P10,667
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ocean Free 25 guest Great Barrier Reef & visit Green Island Tour
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

P8,010
per traveler
92% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
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