Trinity Beach Travel Guide

Cairns

A beach with a person walking with a surfboard, a sandy shore, and calm sea.
A coastal town with a beach, houses, and a hill with trees.
A beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a calm sea.
A sandy beach with clear blue water, surrounded by lush green trees and hills in the background.
A beach with green trees and turquoise water.

Unwind on this tranquil stretch of golden beach, relax under the shade of swaying palm trees and explore Tropical North Queensland at your leisure.

Trinity Beach is a favourite getaway for locals and visitors. This peaceful area north of Cairns has a beach nestled between two headlands. Palm trees line the shore and cafés are dotted along the main road. Relax by the water and enjoy the beautiful natural environment.

The two headlands on either end of the beach are great spots for fishing, walking and taking in the views of the pristine landscape. The esplanade along the beach is lined with trees, giving the beach an intimate and secluded feel. Stroll along the boardwalk, through the gardens by the waterfront or relax with a picnic.

Let the kids amuse themselves on the children’s playground. Play a game of tennis or lawn bowls or enjoy a game of golf at one of two nearby golf courses. Adventure seekers can ride in a hot air balloon over the mountains, take a horse ride, bungee jump, skydive or skim through the trees on flying fox zip lines.

Enjoy a day of watersports where you can swim, sail, kayak, parasail or water scooter. Join a scuba diving tour to the outer reef or charter a fishing boat.

After a day of excitement, relax in a day spa and then dine at one of the restaurants by the water.

Accommodation at Trinity Beach ranges from resort-style self-contained units to affordable family holiday homes. Trinity Beach is clean and has lifeguards on duty and a stinger-proof enclosure. This makes it a safer spot to swim during the jellyfish season, which is between November and June. Amenities at the beach include showers and toilets and there is free parking along the main road.

Trinity Beach is a 20-minute drive from Cairns city centre and 15 minutes from Cairns International Airport. Catch the local public bus, which runs services between Trinity Beach, Cairns and Palm Cove, or choose to travel with a commercial tour company for a more direct route.


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Top hotels in Trinity Beach

Blue Lagoon Resort

Blue Lagoon Resort

4.5 out of 5
22 - 26 Trinity Beach Road Trinity Beach QLD
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Maya from reception was fantastic - she went out of her way to help us and was very friendly, kind and"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

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 luxury aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (850 reviews)
"We loved our stay at Coral Sands a beautiful place we stayed in a 3 bedroom property it was a great size with a family of 6 everyone had there own space. The pool was only a few metres away with the beach right across the road. Great restaurants close by. A short drive to Cairns."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Coral Sands Resort
Trinity Collective

Trinity Collective

3.5 out of 5
10-14 Navigation Drive Trinity Beach QLD
The price is £102 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£102
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Palm Cove Beach and Earl Hill Conservation Park ...
10/10 Exceptional! (171 reviews)
"Really well designed, very clean, everything was easy, check-in, parking, location, just really well set up. We loved the amenities too, for people on the road for a while, a washing machine and dryer is incredibly handy, good TV and very comfy bed"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Trinity Collective
Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

4 out of 5
19-23 Trinity Beach Road Trinity Beach QLD
The price is £128 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
£128
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

5 out of 5
31-35 Vasey Esplanade Trinity Beach QLD
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,432 reviews)
"Rooms were clean, staff were friendly and informative, beach view was priceless, balcony & views from it were superb."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
On the Beach Holiday Apartments

On the Beach Holiday Apartments

4 out of 5
49-51 Vasey Esplanade, Trinity Beach Trinity Beach QLD
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (565 reviews)
"Mobile reception in the area is trrrible, wifi wasn’t much better. I had ants and cockroaches in the room. AC sounded like it was gonna fall out of the wall. Bed was comfy and a couple good places to eat walking distance"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

On the Beach Holiday Apartments
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Where to stay in Trinity Beach

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

Palm Cove

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

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.

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.

Clifton Beach

Clifton Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Clifton Beach and Palm Cove Beach while in the area.

Kewarra Beach

Unique features of Kewarra Beach include the beaches and golf courses. Make a stop by Kewarra Beach or Kuranda National Park while you're exploring the area.



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