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
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! (999 reviews)
"Our second visit to Blue Lagoon, 13 years apart, and it was as good as we remember it. The suite is a good size and well-equipped, the bed very comfortable and the pool and other facilities there are excellent. Apart from some minor quibbles (freezer unit in the fridge was not working and limited ..."

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

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Blue Lagoon Resort
Peppers Beach Club and Spa - Palm Cove

Peppers Beach Club and Spa - Palm Cove

5 out of 5
123 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove, QLD
The price is P14,396 per night from Sep 9 to Sep 10
P14,396
P14,396 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Step outside your hotel to the beach and a Smorgasbord of places to eat casual or fine dine loved the location and hotel"

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Peppers Beach Club and Spa - Palm Cove
Mantra Amphora

Mantra Amphora

4 out of 5
49-63 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove, QLD
The price is P9,585 per night from Sep 17 to Sep 18
P9,585
P9,585 total
Sep 17 - Sep 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Cairns. Enjoy a full-service spa, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and a garden. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
LOVE Palm Cove
"I always stay at Mantra Amphora Palm Cove, I’ve never tried anywhere else as always happy there. Having said that, the quality of the room/apartment on each visit has been a mixed bag. The one bedroom apartment, 815A, was outstanding! Poolside no less! It could have been a tad cleaner, but the bed ..."

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

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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! (761 reviews)
"Great restuarants nearby, walk to shops and beach"

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

Coral Sands Resort
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

5 out of 5
31-35 Vasey Esplanade, Trinity Beach, QLD
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,329 reviews)
"the beach view ws great"

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
Trinity Collective

Trinity Collective

3.5 out of 5
10-14 Navigation Drive, Trinity Beach, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Earl Hill Conservation Park and Cable ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (108 reviews)
"Super clean. Relaxed. Very comfy bed."

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

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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 romantic 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

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

P7,888
per traveler
92% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Fitzroy Island Half Day Trip Ferry

Half Day Fitzroy Island Return Ferry Trip – Departing 1.30pm

P3,313
per adult
Half Day Fitzroy Island Return Ferry Trip – Departing 1.30pm
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns

Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns

P3,953
per adult
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns
Cruise Options to Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef

Cruise Options to Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef

P4,593
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Cruise Options to Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef
Great Adventures Green Island & Moore Reef Pontoon

Great Adventures Green Island & Moore Reef Pontoon

P8,039
per traveler
84% of travellers recommend
Great Adventures Green Island & Moore Reef Pontoon
Full Day Tour to Sunlover Cruises Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island

Full Day Tour to Sunlover Cruises Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island

P11,107
per adult
Full Day Tour to Sunlover Cruises Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island
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