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! (997 reviews)
"The apartment was clean, comfortable, spacoius and well-appointed, with relaxing views over the Lagoon and nearby bushland."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

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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 Rp3.920.866 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
Rp3.920.866
Rp3.920.866 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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)
"The property is located just opposite the beach with life guards so very easy access to a safe beach. There are plenty of places to eat around. The breakfast options were mostly same everyday so could get a bit repetitive if staying for longer periods. Just be aware that there are no lifts in any ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Peppers Beach Club and Spa - Palm Cove
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! (1,327 reviews)
"Wonderful location and spacious, well-presented accommodation. Would definitely return."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

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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! (1,327 reviews)
"Wonderful location and spacious, well-presented accommodation. Would definitely return."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 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! (756 reviews)
Fantastic location
"We have stayed at Coral sands a few times over the years. We absolutely love the location close to restaurants and trinity pub. Accommodation is fabulous with a great pool. The gardens are well kept. Apartments are large and roomy. Over looking the beach."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Coral Sands Resort
Trinity Collective

Trinity Collective

3.5 out of 5
10-14 Navigation Drive, Trinity Beach, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Earl Hill Conservation Park and Cable ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (102 reviews)
Excellent
"An excellent place to stay in trinity beach. Very clean and comfortable, everything you need."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

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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 romantic 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

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

Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Rp1.165.791
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Half-Day Green Island, Great Barrier Reef Cruise

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

Rp1.283.439
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Dancers performing at the Rainforestation Nature Park in Australia

Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park: ,Culture & Wildlife Tour (R1)

Rp1.283.439
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park: ,Culture & Wildlife Tour (R1)
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns

Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns

Rp1.123.009
per adult
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns
Fitzroy Island Day Trip 11am to 5pm Ferry INC Snorkel Equipment

Fitzroy Island Day Trip 11am to 5pm Ferry INC Snorkel Equipment

Rp1.379.697
per adult
Fitzroy Island Day Trip 11am to 5pm Ferry INC Snorkel Equipment
QuickCoast passing Purtaboi Island enroute to Dunk Island and Brammo Bay

Cairns: Explore & Hike Dunk Island - Full Day Tour

Rp1.700.557
per adult
Cairns: Explore & Hike Dunk Island - Full Day Tour
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