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 Clifton Village Shopping Centre.
Blue Lagoon Resort
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 our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (997 reviews)
"Our second visit to Blue Lagoon, 13 years apart, and it was as good as we remember it. The suite is a good size and well-equipped, the bed very comfortable and the pool and other facilities there are excellent. Apart from some minor quibbles (freezer unit in the fridge was not working and limited ..."
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025
Peppers Beach Club and Spa - Palm Cove
123 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove, QLD
$247 nightly
The price is $247 total per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
$247 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total with taxes and 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! (999 reviews)
"A perfect experience! Will definitely be rebooking the spa rooms."
Reviewed on Aug 21, 2025
Mantra Amphora
49-63 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove, QLD
Fully refundable
$169 nightly
The price is $169 total per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
$169 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Total with taxes and 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! (998 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 Aug 13, 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Coral Sands Resort
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! (762 reviews)
"A painless experience. Really enjoyed our family stay at Trinity Beach. Comfy apartment. Kids loved the pool. Only criticism: need bigger tea/coffee cups for that morning cuppa on the veranda!"
Reviewed on Aug 22, 2025
Drift Palm Cove
Cnr Veivers Rd Williams Esp, Palm Cove, QLD
Stay at this 4-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 reviews. ...
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 Aug 9, 2025
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
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! (1,332 reviews)
"Beachfront, clean, spacious,excellent communication and convenient to everything"
Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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 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
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
$136
per traveler
92% of travellers recommend
Cape Tribulation & Daintree Wilderness Tour with River Cruise (TCT)
$166
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour to Sunlover Cruises Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island
$192
per adult
Cairns Reef/Rainforest : Daintree Rainforest & Great Barrier Reef
$454
per adult
Kuranda Skyrail & Scenic Rail Tour from Palm Cove or Trinity Beach
$146
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
$136
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
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- Visit Trinity Beach
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- Clifton Beach
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- Visit Trinity Park
- Paradise Palms Country Club
- Visit Palm Cove
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- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
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- 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
- Cairns Night Markets
- Yorkeys Knob Beach
- Cairns Base Hospital
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
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- Kuranda Koala Gardens
- Smithfield Shopping Centre
- Sugarworld Waterpark
- Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
- Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets
- Fitzroy Island National Park
- Crystal Cascades
- Barron Gorge National Park
- Muddy's Playground
- Hartley's Crocodile Adventures