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.
Blue Lagoon Resort
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
Coral Sands Resort
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025
Drift Palm Cove
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025
Coral Sands Resort
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025
Drift Palm Cove
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025
The Reef Retreat
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025
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.
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.
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 relaxing area's rainforests or seek out the golf courses.
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
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Full Day Tour to Sunlover Cruises Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns
Cruise Options to Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef
Kuranda Skyrail & Scenic Rail Tour from Palm Cove or Trinity Beach
- 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
- Cairns Night Markets
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Sugarworld Waterpark
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Cairns Performing Arts Centre
- Crystal Cascades
- Barron Gorge National Park
- Muddy's Playground
