Northern Beaches
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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.
Popular places to visit
Palm Cove Beach
4.5/5(142 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.
Clifton Beach
4.5/5(37 reviews)
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
4.5/5(7 reviews)
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.
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.
Clifton Village Shopping Centre
4/5(2 reviews)
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.
Things to do
Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise
$178
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour
$187
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
$133
per traveler
94% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets
$195
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
$23
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Rainforestation Nature Park & Kuranda Scenic Railway Tour (R1BT)
$131
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
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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
- Palm Cove Beach
- Palm Cove Vacations
- Visit Yorkeys Knob
- James Cook University
- Visit Ellis Beach
- Visit Smithfield
- Cattana Wetlands
- Smithfield Vacations
- Visit Kuranda
- Kuranda Vacations
- 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
