Visit Clifton Beach
Popular places to visit
Clifton Beach
Step off the beaten track and relax on this beautiful oceanfront beach left just as nature intended.
Cairns Esplanade
Soak up the city’s relaxed atmosphere and admire the sunset over the Coral Sea as you wander along this popular walkway.
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.
Cairns Marlin Marina
Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.
Esplanade Lagoon
Relax after a day of sightseeing or cool down from the summer heat in this fresh-water lagoon, one of Cairns’ best city attractions.
Cairns Night Markets
During your trip to Cairns, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Cairns Night Markets. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the local tours.
Activities
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
Breakfast with the Koalas at Hartley's Crocodile Park from Cairns or Palm Cove
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Rainforestation Tour
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Our pick of the best Clifton Beach Hotel Deals
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025
Hilton Cairns
Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025
Crystalbrook Riley
Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025
Crystalbrook Bailey
Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Clifton Beach
Kewarra Beach
Unique features of Kewarra Beach include the beaches and golf courses. Make a stop by Kewarra Beach or Kuranda National Park while you're exploring the area.
Palm Cove
Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Palm Cove Beach and Kuranda National Park, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.
Trinity Beach
Trinity Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Trinity Beach and Kewarra Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.
Ellis Beach
Ellis Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Macalister Range National Park and Wet Tropics of Queensland.
Yorkeys Knob
Yorkeys Knob is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yorkeys Knob Beach and Half Moon Bay Golf Course.
Smithfield
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Smithfield. You might want to make time for a stop at Smithfield Shopping Centre or Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station.
- Places of interest
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- More holiday ideas
- Clifton Beach
- Clifton Village Shopping Centre
- Cairns Esplanade
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- Palm Cove Beach
- 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
- Skyrail Kuranda Cableway Station
- Cairns Golf Club