Things to do in Northern Beaches
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Tours & day trips
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Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Food, drink & nightlife
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Cairns: Daintree, Mossman Gorge, & Cape Tribulation Day Trip
Air, helicopter & balloon tours
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Reef Magic Experience & Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Flight
Attractions
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Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket
Private & custom tours
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Private Half Day Tour: World Heritage Rainforest & Waterfall
What to do in Northern Beaches
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 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.
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.
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.
Moon River Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Moon River Beach during your trip to Cairns?
Vie Spa Palm Cove
You can take time to visit Vie Spa Palm Cove during your travels to Cairns. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Earl Hill Conservation Park
Explore the great outdoors at Earl Hill Conservation Park, a lovely green space in Cairns. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Areas of 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.
- Clifton Village Shopping Centre
- Half Moon Bay Golf Course
- Moon River Beach
- Cairns Central Shopping Centre
- Cairns Night Markets
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station
- Sugarworld Waterpark
- Fitzroy Island National Park
- Crystal Cascades
- Cairns Golf Club
- St Monica's Cathedral
- Stockland Cairns Shopping Centre
