Clifton Beach Travel Guide

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Clifton Beach

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Clifton Beach

4/5(332 reviews)

Step off the beaten track and relax on this beautiful oceanfront beach left just as nature intended.

Clifton Beach
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Cairns Esplanade

4.5/5(1,351 reviews)

Soak up the city’s relaxed atmosphere and admire the sunset over the Coral Sea as you wander along this popular walkway.

Cairns Esplanade
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Cairns Marlin Marina

4.5/5(664 reviews)

Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.

Cairns Marlin Marina
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Palm Cove Beach

4.5/5(1,059 reviews)

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
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Esplanade Lagoon

4.5/5(888 reviews)

Relax after a day of sightseeing or cool down from the summer heat in this fresh-water lagoon, one of Cairns’ best city attractions.

Esplanade Lagoon
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Cairns Night Markets

4/5(731 reviews)

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.

Cairns Night Markets

Activities

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Small Group Kuranda Tour via Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail

NZ$211
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Small Group Kuranda Tour via Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail
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Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

NZ$214
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
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Cape Tribulation & Daintree Wilderness Tour with River Cruise (TCT)

NZ$257
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Cape Tribulation & Daintree Wilderness Tour with River Cruise (TCT)
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Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour

NZ$118
Per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour
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Kuranda Skyrail & Scenic Rail Tour from Palm Cove or Trinity Beach

NZ$229
Per adult
Kuranda Skyrail & Scenic Rail Tour from Palm Cove or Trinity Beach
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Port Douglas: Kuranda Skyrail & Scenic Rail Tour

NZ$269
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Port Douglas: Kuranda Skyrail & Scenic Rail Tour
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Our pick of the best Clifton Beach Hotel Deals

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
The price is NZ$144 per night from 11 Jun to 12 Jun
NZ$144
per night
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.6/10 Good! (998 reviews)
"Lovely property, with multoiple pools, etc. a couple of restaurants onsite ,open early. Rooms large & had everything I needed. They even loaned me a power adapter. Vending machines for 2am munchies. Only downside was smoking area was terrible - no shade, infrequently picked-up (glasses, dishes, etc). ..."

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Agincourt Beachfront Apartments
Agincourt Beachfront Apartments
3.5 out of 5
69-73 Arlington Esplanade Clifton Beach, Clifton Beach, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (469 reviews)
"This property was great if your looking for a quiet few days ... beach walks, bike trails... pool was lovely after a day out ... shopping center close by ... we had NUMBER 4 apartment, lovely on the ground floor with outlook over beach... was great with electronic key to access room but would be ..."

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

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Agincourt Beachfront Apartments
Hilton Cairns
Hilton Cairns
5 out of 5
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$249 per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
NZ$249
per night
31 May - 1 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Love Cairns
"We thoroughly enjoyed our four night stay in the Hilton. The staff were very friendly, particularly Lily from Peru. It's a beautiful setting and very convenient for everything in Cairns."

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Hilton Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road, Cairns, QLD
The price is NZ$278 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
NZ$278
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Great location; nice large pool."

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is NZ$207 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
NZ$207
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Nice, simple, quiet hotel with friendly staff
"Nice, simple, quiet hotel with friendly staff. It is just at the edge of downtown Cairns so you are still within walking distance of everything but it is much quieter."

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Crystalbrook Bailey
Crystalbrook Bailey
5 out of 5
163 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is NZ$210 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$210
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (471 reviews)
"The staff and location was amazing. They went above and beyond to make our stay wonderful. I highly recommend"

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

Crystalbrook Bailey
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Other neighbourhoods around Clifton Beach

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Kewarra Beach

Unique features of Kewarra Beach include the beaches and golf courses. Make a stop by Kewarra Beach or Smithfield Conservation Park while you're exploring the area.

Kewarra Beach
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Palm Cove

Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Palm Cove Beach and Vie Spa Palm Cove, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.

Palm Cove
Trinity Beach showing tropical scenes, a sandy beach and surfing

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.

Trinity Beach
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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.

Ellis Beach
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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.

Trinity Park
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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.

Yorkeys Knob

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