Visit Clifton Beach
Popular places to visit
Clifton Beach
Step off the beaten track and relax on this beautiful oceanfront beach left just as nature intended.
Cairns Esplanade
Soak up the city’s relaxed atmosphere and admire the sunset over the Coral Sea as you wander along this popular walkway.
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.
Cairns Marlin Marina
Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.
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.
Cairns Night Markets
During your trip to Cairns, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Cairns Night Markets. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the local tours.
Activities
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
Breakfast with the Koalas at Hartley's Crocodile Park from Cairns or Palm Cove
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Rainforestation Tour
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Half-Day Tour
Our pick of the best Clifton Beach Hotel Deals
Hilton Cairns
Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025
Crystalbrook Flynn
Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Clifton Beach
Macalister Range
While visiting Macalister Range, you might make a stop by sights like Kuranda National Park and Smithfield Conservation Park.
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.
Palm Cove
Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Palm Cove Beach and Kuranda National Park, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.
Trinity Beach
Trinity Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Trinity Beach and Kewarra Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.
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.
Trinity Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Trinity Park and surrounding area, you can visit Half Moon Bay Golf Course and Moon River Beach.
- Places of interest
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- More holiday ideas
- Clifton Beach
- Clifton Village Shopping Centre
- Cairns Esplanade
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- Palm Cove Beach
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Esplanade Lagoon
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Cairns Night Markets
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Crystal Cascades
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Cairns Performing Arts Centre
- Barron Gorge National Park
- Sugarworld Waterpark
- Muddy's Playground
- Skyrail Kuranda Cableway Station
- Cairns Golf Club