Northern Beaches Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Palm Cove Beach featuring skyline, a sandy beach and landscape views
Palm Cove Beach featuring landscape views, a sandy beach and tropical scenes
Palm Cove Beach which includes a sandy beach, tropical scenes and swimming
Northern Beaches
Northern Beaches

Where to stay in Northern Beaches

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Buchan Point

4/5(9 area reviews)

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.

Buchan Point
Blue Lagoon Resort

Blue Lagoon Resort

4.5 out of 5
22 - 26 Trinity Beach Road, Trinity Beach, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Fantastic property! Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

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Blue Lagoon Resort
Peppers Beach Club and Spa - Palm Cove

Peppers Beach Club and Spa - Palm Cove

5 out of 5
123 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove, QLD
The price is NZ$437 per night from 25 July to 26 July
NZ$437
25 July - 26 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Fantastic resort for families, gorgeous pools, great facilities, good food, and really welcoming staff. We already can’t wait to come back."

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Peppers Beach Club and Spa - Palm Cove
Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa

Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa

3.5 out of 5
81 - 85 Cedar Road, Palm Cove, QLD
The price is NZ$354 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$354
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (703 reviews)
"Staff friendly."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa
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Coral Sands Resort

Coral Sands Resort

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Trinity Beach Rd & Vasey Esplanade, Trinity Beach, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (752 reviews)
"I loved gow close the beach was. The sand on the beach was rougher than i expected and the beach was more steep than I expected. It was beautiful and i enjoyed being by the ocean. The facilities were clean and the pool was nice. We were able to have groceries delivered"

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Coral Sands Resort
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

5 out of 5
31-35 Vasey Esplanade, Trinity Beach, QLD
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,326 reviews)
"Neat and tidy apartment with great facilities. Excellent communication from staff before, during and after our stay. Really peaceful and relaxed area with great view! Highly recommended this place."

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2025

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

4 out of 5
19-23 Trinity Beach Road, Trinity Beach, QLD
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (468 reviews)
"Nice spot to stay if you want to be close to the beach"

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Palm Cove Beach

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 featuring tropical scenes and a garden

Clifton Beach

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

Clifton Beach

Trinity Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Trinity Beach during your trip to Cairns? Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Trinity Beach

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.

Kewarra Beach

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.

Clifton Village Shopping Centre

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.

Half Moon Bay Golf Course

Activities

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

NZ$228
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns

Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns

NZ$114
per adult
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns
Cruise Options to Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef

Cruise Options to Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef

NZ$133
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Cruise Options to Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef
Full Day Tour to Sunlover Cruises Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island

Full Day Tour to Sunlover Cruises Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island

NZ$321
per adult
Full Day Tour to Sunlover Cruises Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island
Rex Lookout on the way to Cape Tribulation

Cairns Reef/Rainforest : Daintree Rainforest & Great Barrier Reef

NZ$754
per adult
Cairns Reef/Rainforest : Daintree Rainforest & Great Barrier Reef
Best of Fitzroy Island Day Tour

Best of Fitzroy Island Day Tour

NZ$202
per adult
Best of Fitzroy Island Day Tour
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