Clifton Beach Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Clifton Beach
This quiet beach north of Cairns offers long stretches of white sand and clear water.
Cairns Esplanade
Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.
Cairns Marlin Marina
Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.
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.
Esplanade Lagoon
Relax after a day of sightseeing or cool down from the summer heat in this fresh-water lagoon, one of Cairns’ best city attractions.
Cairns Night Markets
During your trip to Cairns, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Cairns Night Markets. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the local tours.
Activities
Small Group Kuranda Tour via Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour
Kuranda Skyrail & Scenic Rail Tour from Palm Cove or Trinity Beach
Port Douglas: Kuranda Skyrail & Scenic Rail Tour
Giant Swing Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett
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Other neighbourhoods around Clifton Beach
Kewarra Beach
Unique features of Kewarra Beach include the beaches and golf courses. Make a stop by Kewarra Beach or Smithfield Conservation Park while you're exploring the area.
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.
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.
Ellis Beach
Ellis Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Macalister Range National Park and Wet Tropics of Queensland.
Trinity Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Trinity Park and surrounding area, you can visit Half Moon Bay Golf Course and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.
Yorkeys Knob
Yorkeys Knob is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yorkeys Knob Beach and Half Moon Bay Golf Course.
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- More holiday ideas
- Clifton Beach
- Clifton Village Shopping Centre
- Cairns Esplanade
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Cairns Central Shopping Centre
- Palm Cove Beach
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Reef Hotel Casino
- Esplanade Lagoon
- Cairns Night Markets
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
- Trinity Beach
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Cairns Performing Arts Centre
- Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome
- Kewarra Beach
- Rainforestation Nature Park
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Skyrail Kuranda Terminal
- Sugarworld Waterpark
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Barron Gorge National Park
- Crystal Cascades
- Stockland Cairns Shopping Centre
- Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
- Barlow Park