Clifton Beach Travel Guide
Cairns
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Popular places to visit
Clifton Beach
This quiet beach north of Cairns offers long stretches of white sand and clear water.
Cairns Esplanade
Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.
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.
Cairns Central Shopping Centre
During your visit to Tropical North Waterfront, you can do some window-shopping at Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.
Cairns Marlin Marina
Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.
Esplanade Lagoon
Relax after a day of sightseeing or cool down from the summer heat in this fresh-water lagoon, one of Cairns’ best city attractions.
Things to do
Kuranda: Birdworld Entry Ticket
Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket
Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets
Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park Ticket (BNP)
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Australian Butterfly Sanctuary Admission
Top hotels in Clifton Beach
Hilton Cairns
The best breakfast ever
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Clean hotel, great free breakfast and beautiful atrium
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
I booked this room for $795 (A$1,125) and made one short local call, which the front desk said would cost only a few cents. However, I was later charged an extra US$50. When an agent from Expedia contacted the hotel, they were told the call cost 45 cents and the total was $18—an extremely high rate ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Privacy and clean and tidy
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Everything was perfect! Had such a great weekend. Totally recommended
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Staff was courteous and helpful. Room is good size and pretty nice pool.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Clifton Beach
Kewarra Beach
Unique features of Kewarra Beach include the beaches and golf courses. Make a stop by Kewarra Beach or Kuranda National Park while you're exploring the area.
Palm Cove
Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Palm Cove Beach and Vie Spa Palm Cove, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.
Trinity Beach
Trinity Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Trinity Beach and Kewarra Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.
Ellis Beach
Ellis Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Macalister Range National Park and Wet Tropics of Queensland.
Trinity Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Trinity Park and surrounding area, you can visit Half Moon Bay Golf Course and Moon River Beach.
Yorkeys Knob
Yorkeys Knob is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yorkeys Knob Beach and Half Moon Bay Golf Course.
