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 Clifton Village Shopping Centre.

Buchan Point
Blue Lagoon Resort

Blue Lagoon Resort

4.5 out of 5
22 - 26 Trinity Beach Road, Trinity Beach, QLD
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Amazing setup only 3mins to the beach and bus service to Cairns. Very quiet and beautiful tropical setup. No crocodiles spotted in the pool area!"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

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Blue Lagoon Resort
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! (769 reviews)
"Rooms can use a bit of a an updated touch, but otherwise very clean. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

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Coral Sands Resort
Drift Palm Cove

Drift Palm Cove

4 out of 5
Cnr Veivers Rd Williams Esp, Palm Cove, QLD
The price is Rp4.175.095 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
Rp4.175.095
Rp4.175.095 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (828 reviews)
"Really liked out stay here - we booked 3 rooms and the 2 with pool views were fab. A couple of minor things - pool is not at all heated - which means despite it being amazing looking it was pretty cold and the two kids with us could barely use it. The spa however was great and the bbq area also great! ..."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Drift Palm Cove
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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! (769 reviews)
"Rooms can use a bit of a an updated touch, but otherwise very clean. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Coral Sands Resort
Drift Palm Cove

Drift Palm Cove

4 out of 5
Cnr Veivers Rd Williams Esp, Palm Cove, QLD
Stay at this 4-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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (828 reviews)
"Really liked out stay here - we booked 3 rooms and the 2 with pool views were fab. A couple of minor things - pool is not at all heated - which means despite it being amazing looking it was pretty cold and the two kids with us could barely use it. The spa however was great and the bbq area also great! ..."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Drift Palm Cove
The Reef Retreat

The Reef Retreat

4 out of 5
10-14 Harpa Street, Palm Cove, QLD
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (482 reviews)
"Very clean and well run. Helpful staff, great location with everything you need. Would stay again and recommend to others 5*"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

The Reef Retreat
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Popular places to visit

Palm Cove Beach

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.

Palm Cove Beach
Clifton Beach showing a garden and tropical scenes

Clifton Beach

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

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.

Kewarra Beach

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

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

Things to do

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Rp2.283.564
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Couple snorkeling among abundant coral reefs and marine species at the Green Island Reef in Cairns

Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Rp1.188.107
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Fitzroy Island Half Day Trip Ferry

Half Day Fitzroy Island Return Ferry Trip – Departing 1.30pm

Rp959.206
per adult
Half Day Fitzroy Island Return Ferry Trip – Departing 1.30pm
Full Day Tour to Sunlover Cruises Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island

Full Day Tour to Sunlover Cruises Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island

Rp3.215.520
per adult
Full Day Tour to Sunlover Cruises Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island
Activity Cape Tribulation, Daintree and Wildlife Tour

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

Rp2.779.517
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Cape Tribulation & Daintree Wilderness Tour with River Cruise (TCT)
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns

Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns

Rp1.144.507
per adult
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns
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