Clifton Beach Travel Guide
Cairns
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Popular places to visit
Clifton Beach
This quiet beach north of Cairns offers long stretches of white sand and clear water.
Cairns Esplanade
Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.
Cairns Central Shopping Centre
During your visit to Tropical North Waterfront, you can do some window-shopping at Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.
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.
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 Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Cairns Convention Centre during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.
Things to do
Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour
Rp1.835.886
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef
Rp2.291.735
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Rp2.427.866
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures General Admission
Rp624.451
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park Ticket (BNP)
Rp874.231
per adult
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Rp424.627
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Clifton Beach
Agincourt Beachfront Apartments
69-73 Arlington Esplanade Clifton Beach Clifton Beach QLD
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (544 reviews)
Everything was so easy and perfect and talk about nice and peaceful with not much traffic like other beach’s. Pay the extra few dollars and go top floor and don’t worry there is a lift. Could invest in a trolley so our luggage could be taken up in a couple of trips from car park .Will be back next ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.984.103 per night from 15 May to 16 May
Rp2.984.103
Rp3.282.564 total
15 May - 16 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,015 reviews)
Convenient location and big room
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD
The price is Rp1.824.922 per night from 17 May to 18 May
Rp1.824.922
Rp2.007.414 total
17 May - 18 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
No ice machine
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St Cairns QLD
The price is Rp2.503.329 per night from 25 May to 26 May
Rp2.503.329
Rp2.753.662 total
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Clean and great location separated by a small road from the esplanade. Staff was nice. Everything was satisfactory. The rooms are dated and worn out.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD
The price is Rp2.443.490 per night from 30 May to 31 May
Rp2.443.490
Rp2.687.788 total
30 May - 31 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,039 reviews)
Cockroach in room
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hilton Cairns
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is Rp2.754.576 per night from 24 May to 25 May
Rp2.754.576
Rp3.030.059 total
24 May - 25 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,022 reviews)
The breakfast was comprehensive, fresh and delicious and the staff were hospitable, efficient and polite. My room was clean and comfortable plus had a lovely view over the adjacent marina, water and nearby forested hinterland.
Reviewed on 11 May 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.
