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! (1,000 reviews)
"Brian and his team are amongst the most efficient, kindest group of people I have encountered in over twenty years of travelling to FNQ for both business and pleasure. Their “ Nothing is too much trouble “ attitude needs to be acknowledged and applauded."

Reviewed on 21 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 £187 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
£187
22 Sept - 23 Sept
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. ...
Peppers Beach Club and Spa - Palm Cove
Mantra Amphora

Mantra Amphora

4 out of 5
49-63 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove, QLD
The price is £125 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
£125
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Cairns. Enjoy a full-service spa, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and a garden. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
LOVE Palm Cove
"I always stay at Mantra Amphora Palm Cove, I’ve never tried anywhere else as always happy there. Having said that, the quality of the room/apartment on each visit has been a mixed bag. The one bedroom apartment, 815A, was outstanding! Poolside no less! It could have been a tad cleaner, but the bed ..."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

Mantra Amphora
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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 ...
Coral Sands Resort
Drift Palm Cove

Drift Palm Cove

4 out of 5
Cnr Veivers Rd Williams Esp, Palm Cove, QLD
Stay at this 4-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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (821 reviews)
"The staff were very friendly and helpful. The buildings are old and in need of a fit out. One elevator for our building meant that my diabled guest had to walk long distances which caused her a lot of pain. Everything else was great. Excellent food and diningboptions all very close toour ..."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

Drift 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! (1,333 reviews)
"Beachfront, clean, spacious,excellent communication and convenient to everything"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Sea Change Beachfront 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 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

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

£101
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns

Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns

£51
per adult
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns
Full Day Tour to Sunlover Cruises Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island

Full Day Tour to Sunlover Cruises Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island

£142
per adult
Full Day Tour to Sunlover Cruises Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island
Best of Fitzroy Island Day Tour

Best of Fitzroy Island Day Tour

£89
per adult
Best of Fitzroy Island Day Tour
Rex Lookout on the way to Cape Tribulation

Cairns Reef/Rainforest : Daintree Rainforest & Great Barrier Reef

£336
per adult
Cairns Reef/Rainforest : Daintree Rainforest & Great Barrier Reef
Kuranda Skyrail & Scenic Rail Tour from Palm Cove or Trinity Beach

Kuranda Skyrail & Scenic Rail Tour from Palm Cove or Trinity Beach

£108
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Skyrail & Scenic Rail Tour from Palm Cove or Trinity Beach
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