Northern Beaches
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Visit Northern Beaches
Where to stay in Northern Beaches

Buchan Point
While Buchan Point might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Palm Cove Beach and Vie Spa Palm Cove.

Peppers Beach Club and Spa - Palm Cove
The staff were very kind and helpful.
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

Blue Lagoon Resort
It was a beautiful location and very clean, I will definitely be back again!! Thank you
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
Beautiful, large living space with amazing ocean view. Had more than we could have needed from the patio furniture to all the small appliances and dishes. The staff were friendly and extremely helpful. The car we rented was well maintained and a wonderful option to have.
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
Beautiful, large living space with amazing ocean view. Had more than we could have needed from the patio furniture to all the small appliances and dishes. The staff were friendly and extremely helpful. The car we rented was well maintained and a wonderful option to have.
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026

Drift Palm Cove
The apartment was great (location, etc.) but the furniture was all pretty beat up and really needed replaced. There was also construction going on around the pool the entire stay, which was rather inconvenient. Staff were helpful but sparse.
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026

Coral Sands Resort
The suite was very clean , supplied with everything we needed. Well maintained and well located. I strongly recommend this place .
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
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 family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Kewarra Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Kewarra Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Cairns. Amble around this relaxing area's rainforest, or seek out the golf courses.
Clifton Village Shopping Centre
You can enjoy retail therapy at Clifton Village Shopping Centre during your visit to Cairns. Wander 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 beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.
Things to do

Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets

Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest

Wavedancer Low Isles Cruise on Luxury Sailing Catamaran
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- Visit Trinity Beach
- Visit Kewarra Beach
- Clifton Beach
- Visit Clifton Beach
- Visit Trinity Park
- Paradise Palms Country Club
- Visit Palm Cove
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- Visit Yorkeys Knob
- James Cook University
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- Cattana Wetlands
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- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Kuranda Koala Gardens
- Palm Cove Beach
- Clifton Beach
- Clifton Village Shopping Centre
- Half Moon Bay Golf Course
- Moon River Beach
- Cairns Esplanade
- Reef Fleet Terminal
- Cairns Marlin Marina
- Esplanade Lagoon
- Cairns Convention Centre
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Cairns Night Markets
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets
- Rainforestation Nature Park
- Kuranda Koala Gardens
- Crystal Cascades
- Sugarworld Waterpark
- Fitzroy Island National Park
- Barron Gorge National Park


