Northern Beaches Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Where to stay in Northern Beaches

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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 Vie Spa Palm Cove.

Buchan Point
Blue Lagoon Resort
Blue Lagoon Resort
4.5 out of 5
22 - 26 Trinity Beach Road, Trinity Beach, QLD
The price is Rp2.875.671 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
Rp2.875.671
Rp3.163.238 total
24 Jun - 25 Jun
includes taxes & fees
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 their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
"The property and our accommodation was exquisite. The pool and pool areas have to be seen to believe."

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2025

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 Rp3.692.208 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
Rp3.692.208
Rp3.692.208 total
24 Jun - 25 Jun
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 their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Apartment very clean and the house keeping service could not be faulted."

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

Peppers Beach Club and Spa - Palm Cove
Mantra Amphora
Mantra Amphora
4 out of 5
49-63 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove, QLD
The price is Rp2.274.569 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
Rp2.274.569
Rp2.274.569 total
24 Jun - 25 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Cairns. Enjoy a full-service spa, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and a garden. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (993 reviews)
"Lovely place the only thing was the room we had have a lot of steps to go up and down 3 times to get to the room. Was getting difficult for my elderly mother. But a beautiful location and great room"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Mantra Amphora
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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 Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,321 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
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 Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (744 reviews)
"Loved staying there"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

Coral Sands Resort
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 Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (465 reviews)
"Very neat and tidy unit. Walking distant to town and shops. Friendly staff. Thanks"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Palm Cove Beach

Palm Cove Beach

4.5/5(39 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.

Palm Cove Beach
Clifton Beach showing a garden and tropical scenes

Clifton Beach

4/5(7 reviews)

This quiet beach north of Cairns offers long stretches of white sand and clear water.

Clifton Beach

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.

Trinity Beach

Kewarra Beach

3.5/5(3 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.

Kewarra Beach

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

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

Things to do

Couple snorkeling among abundant coral reefs and marine species at the Green Island Reef in Cairns

Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Rp1.155.576
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Rp2.221.039
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Half-Day Green Island, Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Rp1.272.194
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Fitzroy Island Half Day Trip Ferry

Half Day Fitzroy Island Return Ferry Trip – Departing 1.30pm

Rp932.942
per adult
Half Day Fitzroy Island Return Ferry Trip – Departing 1.30pm
Stunning Mossman Gorge

Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest Day Tour

Rp2.870.388
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest Day Tour
Activity Cape Tribulation, Daintree and Wildlife Tour

Cape Tribulation & Daintree Wilderness Tour with River Cruise (TCT)

Rp2.703.412
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Cape Tribulation & Daintree Wilderness Tour with River Cruise (TCT)
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