Clifton Beach Travel Guide

Name: Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Price range: £84
Rating: 8.6

Cairns

A golf course with a clubhouse, a pond, and a forested hill in the background.

A beach with palm trees and turquoise water.

A sandy beach with gentle waves, a clear blue sky, and a mountain in the distance.

A wooden swing hanging from a tree branch over a beach with palm trees and a calm sea in the background.

A beach with a mountain in the background and palm trees along the shore.

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Cairns travel guide

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Clifton Beach

8.4/10 (1,026 reviews)

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

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Things to do

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Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour

£78

per traveller

90% of travellers recommend

passengers aboard amphibious DUKW drive through jungles in Cairns

Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest

£18

per adult

80% of travellers recommend

Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour

£85

per adult

82% of travellers recommend

Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets

£23

per adult

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

£103

per traveller

94% of travellers recommend

Kuranda Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

£16

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

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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! (557 reviews)

"Location is brilliant. Clean and comfortable and affordable."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

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Pacific Hotel Cairns

Corner Esplanade And Spence Street Cairns QLD

£93

5 Nov - 6 Nov

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)

"So noisey barley got any sleep"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD

£126

7 Nov - 8 Nov

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! (1,038 reviews)

"I stayed at the hotel with 6 other family members and we all enjoyed our time spent there together. Our rooms were clean well maintained, staff were friendly and helpful. The location of the hotel was central and we were able to walk to lots of food outlets and close to the water front also. We enjoyed ..."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

Hilton Cairns

34 Esplanade Cairns QLD

£139

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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! (1,010 reviews)

"Rooms were clean, staff lovely and helpful particularly when out flight was cancelled and we had to stay an extra night. The Hilton accosted"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD

£93

3 Nov - 4 Nov

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this family-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! (1,112 reviews)

"Very clean and helpful staff. Bed was not very comfortable for my liking and the breakfast was ok not great."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

£84

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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. ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)

"Great location of the property, clean rooms with all basic amenities. Very friendly staff"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

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Where to stay in Clifton Beach

Find the best Clifton Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Clifton Beach

A sunset over a beach with palm trees silhouetted against the sky.

Palm Cove

Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Palm Cove Beach and Back Shot Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.

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A waterfront with a reflective pool, a blue-roofed pavilion, and wind sculptures.

Cairns Central Business District

Cairns Central Business District is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Cairns Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Marlin Marina.

A beach with palm trees, a wooden walkway, and a signboard.

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.

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A sunset over a calm pool with palm trees and a gazebo.

Cairns North

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Cairns North. A stop by Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland or Cairns Mudflats might round out your trip.