Northern Beaches Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Northern Beaches
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 Vie Spa Palm Cove.
Blue Lagoon Resort
22 - 26 Trinity Beach Road Trinity Beach QLD
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
We were so delighted with this accommodation we decided to extend our trip, cannot recommend enough, well run, well maintained, very clean, well kitted out with everything you need, I cannot recommend this resort enough. It’s just beautiful and so close to Trinity Beach, restaurants and BBQ/Picnic ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Coral Sands Resort
Cnr Trinity Beach Rd & Vasey Esplanade Trinity Beach QLD
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (828 reviews)
Great location and pool was superb. Bathrooms a little dated but rest of accomodation was nice.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Peppers Beach Club and Spa - Palm Cove
123 Williams Esplanade Palm Cove QLD
The price is NZ$383 per night from 17 May to 18 May
NZ$383
17 May - 18 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Room was very dusty
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Coral Sands Resort
Cnr Trinity Beach Rd & Vasey Esplanade Trinity Beach QLD
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (828 reviews)
Great location and pool was superb. Bathrooms a little dated but rest of accomodation was nice.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
31-35 Vasey Esplanade Trinity Beach QLD
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,409 reviews)
Loved my stay at these apartments. Overall complex was gorgeous and gave hotel vibes. Location was fantastic - place was walking distance to the trinity beach restaurants and direct across from the beach, trinity beach itself is halfway between palm cove and cairns so a fantastic base for exploring. ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
The Reef Retreat
10-14 Harpa Street Palm Cove QLD
Stay at this aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (501 reviews)
Beautiful accommodation with everything you need in a gorgeous location. Really appreciated the 2 bedroom 2 bathroom setup which allowed us to have the space and privacy we needed
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Popular places to visit
Palm Cove Beach
4.5/5(1,066 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.
Clifton Beach
4/5(336 reviews)
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
4/5(74 reviews)
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.
Half Moon Bay Golf Course
4/5(2 reviews)
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.
Clifton Village Shopping Centre
5/5(2 reviews)
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.
Activities
Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef
NZ$224
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour
NZ$179
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise
NZ$120
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets
NZ$52
per adult
Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour
NZ$335
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
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- James Cook University
- Clifton Beach
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Cable Ski Cairns
- Peter Jarver Gallery
- Trinity Beach Holidays
- Clifton Beach Holidays
- Palm Cove Beach
- Paradise Palms Country Club
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- Clifton Village Shopping Centre
- Visit Kowrowa
- Visit Earlville
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- Visit Lamb Range
- Visit Bentley Park
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- Visit Portsmith
- Visit Aeroglen
- Visit Holloways Beach
- Visit Manoora
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- Visit Mona Mona
- Visit Redlynch
- Visit Palm Cove
- Visit East Trinity
- Visit Cairns North
- Visit Trinity Park
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- Visit Kamerunga
- Visit Oak Beach
- Visit Koah
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- Visit Yorkeys Knob
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- Visit Clifton Beach
- Visit Green Island
- Visit Manunda
- Visit Smithfield
- Visit Woree
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- Palm Cove Beach
- Clifton Beach
- Half Moon Bay Golf Course
- Clifton Village Shopping Centre
- Cairns Esplanade
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- Esplanade Lagoon
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Cairns Night Markets
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
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- Cairns Performing Arts Centre
- Skyrail Kuranda Cableway Station
