Title: Just a short stroll to beautiful Yorkeys Knob beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Just a short stroll to beautiful Yorkeys Knob beach Apartment in Cairns with balcony ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65520000/65511900/65511839/aa17e03c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65520000/65511900/65511839/78befc81.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65520000/65511900/65511839/4f92f950.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65520000/65511900/65511839/2d30026a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65520000/65511900/65511839/e34513d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to The Moorings, a modern townhouse with queen beds in each bedroom. Take a 5-minute walk along the shaded melaleuca path to Yorkeys Knob Beach and enjoy free WIFI, an open plan kitchen, and office workstation. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Just a short stroll to beautiful Yorkeys Knob beach 2 bedroom self-contained townhouse featuring queen beds in both bedrooms - Spacious, Spotless and Quiet. A 5-minute walk along the shaded melaleuca path will bring you directly to the sandy shores of Yorkeys Knob Beach. This beautifully renovated townhouse exhibits modern decor, gleaming tiles, and free WIFI. Bathroom upstairs and additional toilet downstairs. Office/workstation. Fully equipped open plan kitchen. The Moorings is a short 13 minutes from the Cairns Airport and 20 minutes north of Cairns City. Our staff can also offer help with local tour bookings and general regional information. Along with the short walk to Yorkeys Beach, The Moorings is also conveniently located a 10-minute walk to the Yorkeys Knob Marina and Boat Club. They offer an open aired bar, a la carte restaurant, and free shuttle service. The Village shopping centre (5-minute walk) offers local food venues which include a Chinese/Vietnamese restaurant (Lan's Vietnamese), a Thai restaurant (Bangkok Street Food), Japanese restaurant (Sushi J) and Hidden Cafe at the Southern end of the Esplanade. Cafe Yorkeys is the go-to for your morning coffee/breakie special (free WIFI for customers). Not suitable for young children ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Walkway to water ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Tour and ticket assistance ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Things to do - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/200000/199100/199034/1068b999.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Golden Sands Beachfront Apartment Resort Yorkeys Knob - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 62 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=199034&PinnedHotelID=199034&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, white sand, free beach cabanas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7520000/7518700/7518602/ca11980c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The York Beachfront Holiday Apartments Yorkeys Knob - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.0 Wonderful 49 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=7518602&PinnedHotelID=7518602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59150000/59144600/59144505/5c83706b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Belle Escapes 4 33 Sims Esplanade Yorkeys Knob Yorkeys Knob - Sea view - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 7 reviews £380 includes taxes & fees 25 Oct - 26 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=59144505&PinnedHotelID=59144505&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40140000/40132700/40132638/150c57ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Belle Escapes Beachfront Apartment Yorkeys Knob Yorkeys Knob - Pool - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 18 reviews £385 includes taxes & fees 4 Nov - 5 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=40132638&PinnedHotelID=40132638&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99580000/99573600/99573578/7ad5a640.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tropical Cove at Trinity Beach with Lagoon Pool Trinity Beach - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=99573578&PinnedHotelID=99573578&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109430000/109424900/109424841/f1f0916e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Melaleuca Beachfront - Beach, Pool, free parking Yorkeys Knob - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews £249 includes taxes & fees 12 Oct - 13 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=109424841&PinnedHotelID=109424841&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74890000/74883500/74883421/aefc960e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stylish guesthouse short bush walk to beautiful swim beach. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as cairns-coast-holidays-MOORINGS Vrbo Property Just a Short Stroll to Beautiful Yorkeys Knob Beach Cairns ## About the area Located by the sea, this apartment is in Yorkeys Knob, a neighbourhood in Cairns. Cairns Esplanade and Smithfield Conservation Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cairns Botanic Gardens and Rainforestation Nature Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cable Ski Cairns or Cazaly's Stadium. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming. [Visit our Cairns travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns.dx553248635404168639) [View more Apartments in Cairns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Apartments.d553248635404168639-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-16.80665%2C145.72237&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9RyBkf5X49ubov778TKmkPD1-PM=) Cairns, QLD ### What's nearby - Yorkeys Knob Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station - 8 min drive - 4.4 miles - Smithfield Shopping Centre - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles - Trinity Beach - 15 min drive - 6.6 miles - Palm Cove Beach - 17 min drive - 8.5 miles ### Getting around - Redlynch Station - 14 min drive - Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 18 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive - ‪Everyday Lover - ‬7 min drive - ‪Yorkeys Knob Boat Club - ‬10 min walk - ‪Boost Juice - ‬8 min drive - ‪Trinity Beach Tavern - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Just a short stroll to beautiful Yorkeys Knob beach pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Just a short stroll to beautiful Yorkeys Knob beach? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Just a short stroll to beautiful Yorkeys Knob beach? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Just a short stroll to beautiful Yorkeys Knob beach located? > Located in Yorkeys Knob, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Yorkeys Knob Beach and Half Moon Bay Golf Course. Cattana Wetlands is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Just a short stroll to beautiful Yorkeys Knob beach Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deniska 9 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Our family of 4 loved the beautiful home that had everything you needed. Would highly recommend! We really enjoyed our stay. ##### Deniska Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### warren k. 24 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short stay Property is at an ideal area clean and tidy suggestion could you put a new light bulb in hall way light had to turn on bedroom lamps earlier so we could see our way up stairs at night. ##### warren k. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia K. 18 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Yorkeys Knob A delightful place for a relaxing holiday, great beach and excellent local facilities. ##### Patricia K. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine W. 20 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location, short walk to beach.Shopping centre also in walking distance Everything was perfect, property,location all provide a fantastic getaway. Would highly recommend ##### Catherine W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jadwiga Yaga F. 25 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean, quite and comfy Excellent place to stay, absolutely clean, quite and very comfortable. Close to beach. Even small and big size coolers are avail for your own food while traveling around. ##### Jadwiga Yaga F. Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Sandra G. 26 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### May Stay We stayed at Yorkeys Knob for a getaway from Cold Melbourne weather, and it didnt disappoint ##### Sandra G. Stayed 6 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brooke P. 2 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Yorkys knob Rate it a 10/10 felt so homely short walk to waterfront loved it😊the town house had everything we needed plus more. ##### Brooke P. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### John E. 31 May 2021 #### The Moorings Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Comfortable, spacious, and relaxing. 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