Northern Beaches
Travel 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.

Peppers Beach Club and Spa - Palm Cove
Amazing property. Staff are great. Especially at the pool bar. The best pool we have ever been to in Australia. We had bad weather, but even this could not spoil if for us. Will definitely come back.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026

Blue Lagoon Resort
Great location. Unit was great with all amenities, clean, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
What can I say….from check in to check out and everything in between, the property was everything we could have asked for. Great location, great condo, great staff! It was wonderful
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
What can I say….from check in to check out and everything in between, the property was everything we could have asked for. Great location, great condo, great staff! It was wonderful
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Coral Sands Resort
The beds were so old and hard, my husband slept on the couch and I slept on one of the kids single beds instead. The noise in the apartment was terrible, you can hear everyone in the stairwell and the footsteps on the floor above. There were also conatantly flies everywhere, even with all the screens ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

The Reef Retreat
It was dated
Reviewed on 7 Mar 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 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 family-friendly area's rainforests 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 spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.
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.
Things to do

Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets

Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns

Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour

Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour

Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park: Culture & Wildlife Tour (R1)
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- Visit Atherton
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- St Monica's Cathedral
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