Things to do in Cairns Beaches

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Palm Cove Beach featuring a beach, landscape views and tropical scenes
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Cairns which includes a city
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Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes
9.2 out of 10 with 37 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥20,505 per traveler
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Cairns: Daintree Rainforest Wildlife Experience Cruise

Cairns: Daintree Rainforest Wildlife Experience Cruise

Activity duration is 1 hour
6.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥3,426 per adult
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Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day

Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day

Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
8.6 out of 10 with 40 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥9,494 per adult
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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Reef Magic Experience & Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Flight

Reef Magic Experience & Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Flight

Activity duration is 8 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥48,155 per adult*
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Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Half-Day Tour

Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Half-Day Tour

Activity duration is 6 hours and 20 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 14 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥12,235 per adult
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What to do in Cairns Beaches

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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
Green Island National Park

Green Island National Park

Explore the great outdoors at Green Island National Park, a lovely green space in Green Island. Stroll along the beaches or seek out the snorkeling spots.

Green Island National Park
A 20 minute hike from the resort on Fitzroy Island, this beach is a must visit. Nudey only by name, nudity is illegal in Queensland. #LifeAtExpedia

Nudey Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Nudey Beach during your trip to Fitzroy Island? Stroll along the beaches in this family-friendly area, or seek out the snorkeling spots.

Nudey Beach
# troveon Green island isn't just about water activities - there's also a croc park on the island! See a show without the crowds here at this awesome family owned and operated park. www.cheskiesgaplife.com/exploring-green-island-minus-the-crowds-with-cairns-adventure-cruises

Marineland Melanesia

Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at Marineland Melanesia during your trip to Green Island. Discover the area's coral reefs and seek out the snorkeling spots.

Marineland Melanesia

Yorkeys Knob Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Yorkeys Knob Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Cairns.

Yorkeys Knob 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 family-friendly area's rainforest, or seek out the golf courses.

Kewarra Beach

Fitzroy Island National Park

Explore the great outdoors at Fitzroy Island National Park, a lovely green space in Fitzroy Island. Discover the area's coral reefs and bars.

Fitzroy Island National Park

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Palm Cove showing a beach, a garden and tropical scenes

Palm Cove

Relax on sandy beaches and swim in turquoise waters at a resort town between the Great Barrier Reef and the rain forests of tropical Far North Queensland.

Palm Cove
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

Popular day trips from Cairns Beaches

Green Island

Green Island

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Skyrail Rainforest Cableway which includes rainforest and landscape views

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