Clifton Beach

Cairns

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Clifton Beach which includes general coastal views, tropical scenes and a sandy beach
Clifton Beach showing tropical scenes, a beach and general coastal views
Clifton Beach showing a sunset and general coastal views
Clifton Beach featuring general coastal views and a beach as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

Clifton Beach which includes a park and tropical scenes

Clifton Beach

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

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

Cairns Esplanade

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 featuring a beach, tropical scenes and general coastal views

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
Cairns Marlin Marina which includes sailing, mountains and a marina

Cairns Marlin Marina

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

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 showing markets as well as a small group of people

Cairns Night Markets

During your visit to Cairns, you can search for that perfect souvenir 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

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

￥20,055
per traveler
92% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
train on bridge in cairns

Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour

￥20,007
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
Breakfast with a Koala

Breakfast with the Koalas at Hartley's Crocodile Park from Cairns or Palm Cove

￥15,317
per adult
Breakfast with the Koalas at Hartley's Crocodile Park from Cairns or Palm Cove
passengers aboard amphibious DUKW drive through jungles in Cairns

Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest

￥3,111
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Combo image of scenic train ride and Rainforestation

Kuranda Scenic Rail & Rainforestation Tour

￥27,570
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Rainforestation Tour
Trainer feeding crocodile at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures in Australia

Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Half-Day Tour

￥11,966
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Half-Day Tour
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Clifton Beach Hotel Deals

Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is ￥25,458 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
￥25,458
￥28,004 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
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! (1,012 reviews)
"Great location for stay"

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Hilton Cairns
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 The Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
The price is ￥19,070 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
￥19,070
￥21,077 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
Not Luxury- but good value. Great location
"The hotel is a good value for the money. It isn’t a luxury hotel. It is clean and the beds are great. It is in a great location. The rooms could use some renovation, but overall they are ok. We did notice mold in the heat vent above the shower. One disappointing thing was that the pool and hot tub ..."

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
The price is ￥12,606 per night from Aug 22 to Aug 23
￥12,606
￥13,867 total
Aug 22 - Aug 23
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! (1,009 reviews)
"Beautiful resort and Robert at the reception was so helpful ."

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn

5 out of 5
85 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is ￥28,629 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
￥28,629
￥31,492 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
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! (917 reviews)
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"Pros: stylish rooms. Super convenient location. Good facilities. Friendly staff Cons: checkin a bit chaotic and key information not given. Hotel tricky to navigate (especially if not explained at check-in) and has to wander around to find key facilities. Pool cold and limited access to sun. Pool ..."

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Crystalbrook Flynn
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

4.5 out of 5
122 Lake St, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥26,075 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
￥26,075
￥28,683 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (699 reviews)
"Awesome pool, great location, good food and the buffet breakfast is the best I've ever had"

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is ￥27,748 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
￥27,748
￥30,523 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,017 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Pacific Hotel Cairns
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Other neighborhoods around Clifton Beach

This is where I grew up but I was back recently for a family wedding- it has grown beyond recognition. When I was a child it was the end of the train line with no stop lights, one lane in and out of town. Now it's a massive tourist hub. This picture is taken from the Skyrail, an absolute must do if you are there. It goes up to Kuranda, an artsy town in the rainforest. You can also get there by the train, which is great to - or go up one way down the other. This is a view out over Trinity Bay so called because Captain Cook sailed past on Trinity Sunday. Cairns is over the hill in the distance. #green #tropics #queensland #australia

Macalister Range

While visiting Macalister Range, you might make a stop by sights like Kuranda National Park and Smithfield Conservation Park.

Macalister Range
Kewarra Beach. The best of Cairns' northern beaches. Stunning.

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
Palm Cove showing a beach, a garden and tropical scenes

Palm Cove

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

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

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.

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

When in Trinity Park, you can plan a visit to Half Moon Bay Golf Course and Moon River Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Trinity Park

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