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
The price is £112 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£112
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (999 reviews)
"Great location to relax"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

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 £180 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
£180
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Wonderful stay over the July school holidays. Perfect location for exploring FNQ and Palm Cove itself."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Peppers Beach Club and Spa - Palm Cove
Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa

Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa

3.5 out of 5
81 - 85 Cedar Road, Palm Cove, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £171 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£171
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (705 reviews)
"My sister and i stayed for a girls week and enjoyed the apartment and facilities. 4 pools were fantastic. We had a courtyard which stepped out to the pool which was handy. Can't say enough about the amazing staff. Will definitely be back!"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa
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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! (752 reviews)
"I loved gow close the beach was. The sand on the beach was rougher than i expected and the beach was more steep than I expected. It was beautiful and i enjoyed being by the ocean. The facilities were clean and the pool was nice. We were able to have groceries delivered"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Coral Sands Resort
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
Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

4 out of 5
19-23 Trinity Beach Road, Trinity Beach, QLD
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (468 reviews)
"Nice spot to stay if you want to be close to the beach"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
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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 family-friendly 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

passengers aboard amphibious DUKW drive through jungles in Cairns

Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest

£16
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
train on bridge in cairns

Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour

£102
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket

Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket

£10
per adult
Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

£102
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Koala

Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets

£19
per adult
Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets
Rainforestation Nature Park & Kuranda Scenic Railway Tour

Rainforestation Nature Park & Kuranda Scenic Railway Tour (R1BT)

£90
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Rainforestation Nature Park & Kuranda Scenic Railway Tour (R1BT)
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