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

￥3,815
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
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Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour

￥16,495
per traveler
90% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour
train on bridge in cairns

Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour

￥24,350
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets

Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets

￥4,825
per adult
Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets
Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park Ticket

Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park Ticket (BNP)

￥7,855
per adult
Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park Ticket (BNP)
crocodile leaping at food being dropped by handler in Cairns

Hartley's Crocodile Adventures General Admission

￥5,611
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures General Admission
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Clifton Beach Hotel Deals

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street Cairns QLD
The price is ￥23,493 per night from Sep 3 to Sep 4
￥23,493
￥26,225 total
Sep 3 - Sep 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Great venue neat and tidy beautiful rooms with a view and large .. close to the esplanade and restaurants and bars and casino"

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2026

Pacific Hotel Cairns
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St Cairns QLD
The price is ￥24,848 per night from Sep 16 to Sep 17
￥24,848
￥27,333 total
Sep 16 - Sep 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
The price is ￥28,969 per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
￥28,969
￥31,866 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
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
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD
The price is ￥24,659 per night from Sep 19 to Sep 20
￥24,659
￥27,369 total
Sep 19 - Sep 20
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. ...
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD
The price is ￥16,211 per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
￥16,211
￥17,832 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Every was good great location when having a late arrival"

Reviewed on Aug 27, 2026

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
The Oceanfront Cairns

The Oceanfront Cairns

3 out of 5
223-227 The Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is ￥17,187 per night from Sep 3 to Sep 4
￥17,187
￥18,930 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and balconies. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Marlin Marina are located ...
The Oceanfront Cairns
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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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A beach lined with tall palm trees and a clear blue sky.

Palm Cove

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

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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.

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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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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.

Clifton Beach

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