Northern Beaches

Travel Guide

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

Where to stay in Northern Beaches

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Buchan Point

Though Buchan Point may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Palm Cove Beach and Clifton Village Shopping Centre.

Buchan Point
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

5 out of 5
31-35 Vasey Esplanade, Trinity Beach, QLD
The price is €252 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
€252
12 Nov - 13 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,355 reviews)
Clean apartment, sufficient kitchen amenities, view of beach.

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
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 €191 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
€191
12 Nov - 13 Nov
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! (1,003 reviews)
Beach was good. Rooms a little tired

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

Peppers Beach Club and Spa - Palm Cove
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! (997 reviews)
A lovely relaxing atmosphere. Plenty of space in 1 bed unit. Staff are amazing. Room had fab view of pool

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

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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! (1,355 reviews)
Clean apartment, sufficient kitchen amenities, view of beach.

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (840 reviews)
Great!!

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

Drift Palm Cove
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! (785 reviews)
Great resort. Would stay again.

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

Coral Sands Resort
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Popular places to visit

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
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

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

3.5/5(3 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Kewarra Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Cairns. Amble around this family-friendly area's rainforests or seek out the golf courses.

Kewarra Beach

Clifton Village Shopping Centre

You can enjoy retail therapy at Clifton Village Shopping Centre during your stay in Cairns. Wander through 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 spectacular 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

€18
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Couple snorkeling among abundant coral reefs and marine species at the Green Island Reef in Cairns

Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise

€60
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket

Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket

€11
per adult
Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket
train on bridge in cairns

Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour

€116
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day

Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day

€54
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day
Great Barrier Reef Snorkel and Dive Cruise

Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

€140
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise
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