Northern Beaches
Travel Guide
Visit Northern Beaches
Where to stay in Northern Beaches
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 Vie Spa Palm Cove.
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
Best accommodation ever!
Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025
Coral Sands Resort
Coral Sands was incredibly beautiful! The rooms were spectacular, amenities were great and the location was great. Only disappointment was that you had to hire swimming towels and the office was shut by the time we got there so were unable to do this
Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025
Drift Palm Cove
I loved everything about Drift Palm Cove! Absolutely stunning and comfortable and beautiful. The staff was out of this world amazing to us and so very helpful in every aspect!!
Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
Best accommodation ever!
Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025
Coral Sands Resort
Coral Sands was incredibly beautiful! The rooms were spectacular, amenities were great and the location was great. Only disappointment was that you had to hire swimming towels and the office was shut by the time we got there so were unable to do this
Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025
Drift Palm Cove
I loved everything about Drift Palm Cove! Absolutely stunning and comfortable and beautiful. The staff was out of this world amazing to us and so very helpful in every aspect!!
Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025
Popular places to visit
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.
Clifton Beach
This quiet beach north of Cairns offers long stretches of white sand and clear water.
Trinity Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Trinity Beach during your trip to Cairns? Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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 family-friendly area's rainforest, or seek out the golf courses.
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.
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.
Things to do
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns
- Palm Cove Beach
- Clifton Beach
- Clifton Village Shopping Centre
- Half Moon Bay Golf Course
- Cairns Esplanade
- Cairns Central Shopping Centre
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- Esplanade Lagoon
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Cairns Night Markets
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets
- Sugarworld Waterpark
- Rainforestation Nature Park
