Northern Beaches

Travel Guide

Palm Cove Beach featuring skyline, a sandy beach and landscape views
Palm Cove Beach featuring a beach, landscape views and tropical scenes
Palm Cove Beach showing swimming, a beach and tropical scenes
Kuranda which includes a small town or village, tranquil scenes and landscape views
Kuranda featuring landscape views, tranquil scenes and general coastal views

Where to stay in Northern Beaches

With a balcony boasting 180 degree views up and down the coastline Santai really is a special place to stay. plus - no kids allowed in the complex! So you can sip your poolside cocktails safe in the knowledge that no one is about to jump in and splash you...probably! www.cairnsluxuryapartments.com.au

Buchan Point

While Buchan Point might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Palm Cove Beach and Clifton Village Shopping Centre.

Buchan Point
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Staff friendly and helpful, lovely clean accommodation, I felt safe and everything I needed was in walking distance."

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

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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! (770 reviews)
"Great pool, quiet, safe. I enjoyed having the gardens and large apartments. Free wifi very handy."

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

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Drift Palm Cove

Drift Palm Cove

4 out of 5
Cnr Veivers Rd Williams Esp, Palm Cove, QLD
The price is ￥37,162 per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
￥37,162
￥37,162 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
includes taxes & fees
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. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (829 reviews)
"Reception staff were friendly and helpful. Perfectly located to all restaurants and cafes. There was some damp musky smells in placed (not our room) Would stay at Drift again"

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

Drift Palm Cove
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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! (770 reviews)
"Great pool, quiet, safe. I enjoyed having the gardens and large apartments. Free wifi very handy."

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

Coral Sands Resort
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. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (829 reviews)
"Reception staff were friendly and helpful. Perfectly located to all restaurants and cafes. There was some damp musky smells in placed (not our room) Would stay at Drift again"

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

Drift Palm Cove
The Reef Retreat

The Reef Retreat

4 out of 5
10-14 Harpa Street, Palm Cove, QLD
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (482 reviews)
"Very clean and well run. Helpful staff, great location with everything you need. Would stay again and recommend to others 5*"

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025

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Popular places to visit

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
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

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

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Kewarra Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Cairns. Amble around this relaxing area's rainforest, or seek out the golf courses.

Kewarra Beach

Clifton Village Shopping Centre

You can enjoy retail therapy at Clifton Village Shopping Centre during your visit to Cairns. Wander 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 beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.

Half Moon Bay Golf Course

Things to do

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

￥20,514
per traveler
92% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Full Day Tour to Sunlover Cruises Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island

Full Day Tour to Sunlover Cruises Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island

￥29,006
per adult
Full Day Tour to Sunlover Cruises Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns

Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns

￥10,282
per adult
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns
Cruise Options to Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef

Cruise Options to Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef

￥11,946
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Cruise Options to Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef
Best of Fitzroy Island Day Tour

Best of Fitzroy Island Day Tour

￥18,115
per adult
Best of Fitzroy Island Day Tour
Half Day Fitzroy Island Return Ferry Trip – Departing 8am

Half Day Fitzroy Island Return Ferry Trip – Departing 8am

￥8,617
per adult
Half Day Fitzroy Island Return Ferry Trip – Departing 8am
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Cities near Northern Beaches

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway which includes rainforest and landscape views

Cairns