Clifton Beach

Cairns

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Clifton Beach
Clifton Beach
Clifton Beach
Clifton Beach

Popular places to visit

Clifton Beach showing tropical scenes and a garden

Clifton Beach

4/5(7 reviews)

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

Clifton Beach
Cairns Esplanade featuring a pool, a luxury hotel or resort and swimming

Cairns Esplanade

4.5/5(57 reviews)

Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.

Cairns Esplanade
Palm Cove Beach

Palm Cove Beach

4.5/5(39 reviews)

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
Cairns Marlin Marina

Cairns Marlin Marina

4.5/5(25 reviews)

Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.

Cairns Marlin Marina
Esplanade Lagoon featuring a coastal town and a hotel

Esplanade Lagoon

4.5/5(30 reviews)

Relax after a day of sightseeing or cool down from the summer heat in this fresh-water lagoon, one of Cairns’ best city attractions.

Esplanade Lagoon
Cairns Night Markets

Cairns Night Markets

4/5(18 reviews)

During your trip to Cairns, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Cairns Night Markets. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the local tours.

Cairns Night Markets

Things to do

passengers aboard amphibious DUKW drive through jungles in Cairns

Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest

€18
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket

Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket

€12
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket
colorful butterfly resting on leaf at butterfly sanctuary in Cairns

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary Admission

€14
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Australian Butterfly Sanctuary Admission
train on bridge in cairns

Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour

€118
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
Kuranda Riverboat Tour

Kuranda: Riverboat Tour

€17
per adult
Kuranda: Riverboat Tour
Kuranda Riverboat

Kuranda Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

€17
per adult
Kuranda Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise
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Top hotels in Clifton Beach

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
The price is €62 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
€62
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Lovely place for a short break. Tropical feel and wonderful pools."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
The price is €99 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
€99
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Great hotel, friendly staff, good range of food for buffet breakfast and plenty of dinner options and drinks. Located close to the city centre and the attractions were all within 30 mins. Taxi to centre and lagoon etc range up to $15 depending on time of day. We would definately stay again."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn

5 out of 5
85 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €110 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
€110
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (986 reviews)
"The hotel is in the centre of Cairns explenade. The room is beautiful (level 12) Only the mattress its too soft, if someone has back issue or chronic pain, better let the staff know. For the rest 10/10 ."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Crystalbrook Flynn
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road, Cairns, QLD
The price is €148 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
€148
7 Nov - 8 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"There is no better location to stay in Cairns everything was fabulous. This has been my 3rd visit from NSW in 18 months I look forward to staying again and wouldn't stay anywhere else when I visit Cairns."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is €158 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
€158
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Clean, family-friendly, great pool and spa for big and little kids with a nice table tennis. Beautiful scenic waterview from the balcony of the waterfront esplanade and palm trees. Buffet breakfast was great with variety, very friendly staff, especially Lynn, who always greeted us with a smile each ..."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Hilton Cairns
Hotel Tropiq

Hotel Tropiq

3.5 out of 5
179 Sheridan Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is €76 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
€76
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
6.8/10 (436 reviews)
"Inexpensive, Great Pool, Clean, FANTASTIC Staff"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Hotel Tropiq
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Other neighbourhoods around Clifton Beach

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Kewarra Beach

Unique features of Kewarra Beach include the beaches and golf courses. Make a stop by Kewarra Beach or Kuranda National Park while you're exploring the area.

Kewarra Beach
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Palm Cove

Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Palm Cove Beach and Kuranda National Park, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.

Palm Cove
Trinity Beach featuring landscape views, tropical scenes and a beach

Trinity Beach

Trinity Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Trinity Beach and Kewarra Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.

Trinity Beach
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Ellis Beach

Ellis Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Macalister Range National Park and Wet Tropics of Queensland.

Ellis Beach
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Trinity Park

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Trinity Park and surrounding area, you can visit Half Moon Bay Golf Course and Moon River Beach.

Trinity Park
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Yorkeys Knob

Yorkeys Knob is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yorkeys Knob Beach and Half Moon Bay Golf Course.

Yorkeys Knob

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