Northern Beaches Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Northern Beaches
Where to stay in Northern Beaches
Buchan Point
Though Buchan Point may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Palm Cove Beach and Clifton Village Shopping Centre.
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
Nice size apartment with a huge terrace facing the ocean.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Peppers Beach Club and Spa - Palm Cove
Fantastic Stay
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Blue Lagoon Resort
A lovely relaxing atmosphere. Plenty of space in 1 bed unit. Staff are amazing. Room had fab view of pool
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
Nice size apartment with a huge terrace facing the ocean.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Drift Palm Cove
Great!!
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Coral Sands Resort
The shuttle service was excellent. John was waiting for us and was so helpful. Oue accommodation was perfect. Plenty of room, excellent kitchen and laundry. Direct access to the swimming pool. The resort staff were outstanding especially the maintenance man who was a jack of all trades.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
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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
Step off the beaten track and relax on this beautiful oceanfront beach left just as nature intended.
Kewarra Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Kewarra Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Cairns. Amble around this family-friendly area's rainforests or seek out the golf courses.
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.
Clifton Village Shopping Centre
You can enjoy retail therapy at Clifton Village Shopping Centre during your stay in Cairns. Wander through 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 spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.
Activities
Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns
Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise
- Palm Cove Beach
- Clifton Beach
- Clifton Village Shopping Centre
- Half Moon Bay Golf Course
- Cairns Esplanade
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Esplanade Lagoon
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Cairns Night Markets
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Cairns Performing Arts Centre
- Crystal Cascades
- Sugarworld Waterpark
- Barron Gorge National Park
- Skyrail Kuranda Cableway Station
