Northern Beaches

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Palm Cove Beach featuring a beach, skyline and landscape views
Palm Cove Beach featuring tropical scenes, landscape views and a sandy beach
Palm Cove Beach featuring tropical scenes, a beach and swimming
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 S$262 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
S$262
28 Jul - 29 Jul
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 our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay at Blue Lagoon very much. The double apartment set up was roomy, clean, well secured and perfect for our family of 5. We were very thankful for the lift to the 4th floor! We would say that the furnishings were a little worn and there were a few holes in the walls to be fixed up, ..."

Reviewed on 9 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 S$337 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
S$337
25 Jul - 26 Jul
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 our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Fantastic resort for families, gorgeous pools, great facilities, good food, and really welcoming staff. We already can’t wait to come back."

Reviewed on 12 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
The price is S$320 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
S$320
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (701 reviews)
"Had a fantastic 2 week stay recently staff great and friendly great location close to beach and shops booked to go back in august."

Reviewed on 6 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 WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
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
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 WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (466 reviews)
What a lovely welcome, we can't wait to go back!!!
"We were greeted by the owner, who couldn't have been more helpful. He was able to supply information about tours, and he genuinely cared about making our stay as enjoyable as possible."

Reviewed on 3 Jul, 2025

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 5-star luxury aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,324 reviews)
"Neat and tidy apartment with great facilities. Excellent communication from staff before, during and after our stay. Really peaceful and relaxed area with great view! Highly recommended this place."

Reviewed on 15 Jun, 2025

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Palm Cove Beach

Palm Cove Beach

4.5/5(39 reviews)

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 which includes a garden and tropical scenes

Clifton Beach

4/5(7 reviews)

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

3.5/5(3 reviews)

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

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

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

Things to do

Couple snorkeling among abundant coral reefs and marine species at the Green Island Reef in Cairns

Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise

S$91
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day

Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day

S$81
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

S$174
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Fitzroy Island Half Day Trip Ferry

Half Day Fitzroy Island Return Ferry Trip – Departing 1.30pm

S$73
per adult
Half Day Fitzroy Island Return Ferry Trip – Departing 1.30pm
Half-Day Green Island, Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise

S$100
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Stunning Mossman Gorge

Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest Day Tour

S$225
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest Day Tour
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Cairns

Cairns