Clifton Beach

Cairns

A golf course with a clubhouse, a pond, and a forested hill in the background.
A beach with palm trees and turquoise water.
A sandy beach with gentle waves, a clear blue sky, and a mountain in the distance.
A wooden swing hanging from a tree branch over a beach with palm trees and a calm sea in the background.
A beach with a mountain in the background and palm trees along the shore.

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Clifton Beach

8.4/10 (1,026 reviews)
This quiet beach north of Cairns offers long stretches of white sand and clear water.
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Things to do

passengers aboard amphibious DUKW drive through jungles in Cairns

Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest

￥3,799
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
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Hartley's Crocodile Adventures General Admission

￥5,586
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures General Admission
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Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour

￥16,423
per traveler
90% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour
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Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour

￥17,876
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

￥21,719
per traveler
94% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park Ticket

Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park Ticket (BNP)

￥7,821
per adult
Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park Ticket (BNP)
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Clifton Beach Hotel Deals

Agincourt Beachfront Apartments

Agincourt Beachfront Apartments

3.5 out of 5
69-73 Arlington Esplanade Clifton Beach Clifton Beach QLD
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (557 reviews)
"Location is brilliant. Clean and comfortable and affordable."

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2026

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Agincourt Beachfront Apartments
Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street Cairns QLD
The price is ￥18,895 per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
￥18,895
￥21,092 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
The price is ￥26,594 per night from Nov 13 to Nov 14
￥26,594
￥29,253 total
Nov 13 - Nov 14
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is ￥23,878 per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
￥23,878
￥26,266 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
Hilton Cairns
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD
The price is ￥19,765 per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
￥19,765
￥21,742 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,118 reviews)
"Love the sift comfy beds & pillows!! Great resturant downstairs 👌 the only small issue was the bar staff nit understanding English to take our order correctly. Everything else great!"

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2026

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD
The price is ￥15,289 per night from Oct 28 to Oct 29
￥15,289
￥16,818 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"It was amazing to stay there. Especially staff is so helpful"

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2026

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
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Where to stay in Clifton Beach

Find the best Clifton Beach areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Clifton Beach
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Palm Cove

Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Palm Cove Beach and Back Shot Beach.

A waterfront with a reflective pool, a blue-roofed pavilion, and wind sculptures.

Cairns Central Business District

Cairns Central Business District is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Cairns Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Marlin Marina, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Tropical North Waterfront.

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Trinity Beach

Travelers to Trinity Beach praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Trinity Beach and Kewarra Beach.

A sunset over a calm pool with palm trees and a gazebo.

Cairns North

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Cairns North. A stop by Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland or Cairns Mudflats might round out your trip.

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Parramatta Park

Visitors to Parramatta Park enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Barlow Park is worth a stop.

Clifton Beach

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