What to do in Northern Beaches

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Northern Beaches travel 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

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Number of things to do	186
Cheapest thing to do on Expedia	Skip the Line: Cairns Museum Single Admission Ticket: NZ$17
Top 5 things to do	Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise Half Day Fitzroy Island Return Ferry Trip – Departing 1.30pm
Half-day tours	Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day Barron River Half-Day White Water Rafting Cairns or Port Douglas Cairns: Daintree Rainforest Wildlife Experience Cruise Cairns Sunset Cruise Cairns: Daintree Rainforest Canopy Ziplining Tour
With kids	Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise Half Day Fitzroy Island Return Ferry Trip – Departing 1.30pm

What to do in Northern Beaches

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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.

Clifton Beach

4/5(332 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(73 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.

Vie Spa Palm Cove

You can take time to visit Vie Spa Palm Cove during your travels to Cairns. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.

Moon River Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Moon River Beach during your trip to Cairns?

Kite Rite Australia

Enjoy an outing to Kite Rite Australia during your stay in Cairns. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

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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 Vie Spa Palm Cove.

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