Northern Beaches Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Northern Beaches
Where to stay in Northern Beaches
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.
Blue Lagoon Resort
Peppers Beach Club and Spa - Palm Cove
Mantra Amphora
Coral Sands Resort
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Drift Palm Cove
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
Popular places to visit
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.
Clifton Beach
This quiet beach north of Cairns offers long stretches of white sand and clear water.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns
Full Day Tour to Sunlover Cruises Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island
Cairns Reef/Rainforest : Daintree Rainforest & Great Barrier Reef
Kuranda Skyrail & Scenic Rail Tour from Palm Cove or Trinity Beach
- Palm Cove Beach
- Trinity Beach
- Clifton Beach
- Kewarra Beach
- Clifton Village Shopping Centre
- Half Moon Bay Golf Course
- Cairns Esplanade
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- Cairns Central Shopping Centre
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Esplanade Lagoon
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Cairns Night Markets
- Reef Hotel Casino
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Kuranda Koala Gardens
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Sugarworld Waterpark
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Cairns Performing Arts Centre
- Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets
- Fitzroy Island National Park
- Crystal Cascades
- Barron Gorge National Park
- Muddy's Playground
- Hartley's Crocodile Adventures