Clifton Beach Travel Guide

Cairns

A golf course with a clubhouse, a pond, and a forested hill in the background.
A beach with palm trees and turquoise water.
A sandy beach with gentle waves, a clear blue sky, and a mountain in the distance.
A wooden swing hanging from a tree branch over a beach with palm trees and a calm sea in the background.
A beach with a mountain in the background and palm trees along the shore.

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Clifton Beach

8.4/10 (1,026 reviews)
This quiet beach north of Cairns offers long stretches of white sand and clear water.
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Things to do

Kuranda: Birdworld Entry Ticket

Kuranda: Birdworld Entry Ticket

฿559
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kuranda: Birdworld Entry Ticket
Ocean Spirit Michaelmas Cay & Reef Cruise

Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef

฿4,286
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef
Kuranda Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

Kuranda Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

฿701
per adult
Kuranda Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise
Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets

Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets

฿1,004
per adult
Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets
Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket

Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket

฿561
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket
Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park Ticket

Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park Ticket (BNP)

฿1,635
per adult
Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park Ticket (BNP)
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Top hotels in Clifton Beach

Agincourt Beachfront Apartments

Agincourt Beachfront Apartments

3.5 out of 5
69-73 Arlington Esplanade Clifton Beach Clifton Beach QLD
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
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Agincourt Beachfront Apartments
Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street Cairns QLD
The price is ฿5,080 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
฿5,080
฿5,588 total
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
"Loved our room ✔️"

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
The price is ฿5,721 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿5,721
฿6,294 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey

5 out of 5
163 Abbott Street Cairns QLD
The price is ฿5,925 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
฿5,925
฿6,517 total
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Crystalbrook Bailey
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD
The price is ฿4,780 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
฿4,780
฿5,258 total
19 Sept - 20 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,097 reviews)
"Good hotel, only stayed one night so didn’t really use the facilities. Room was clean & staff helpful"

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is ฿5,494 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿5,494
฿6,043 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
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Where to stay in Clifton Beach

Find the best Clifton Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A beach lined with tall palm trees and a clear blue sky.

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.

A nighttime urban scene with a large tree, street lamps, and a multi-story building.

Cairns Central Business District

Cairns Central Business District is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Cairns Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Marlin Marina.

A coastal town with a beach, houses, and a hill with trees.

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.

A sunset over a calm pool with palm trees and a gazebo.

Cairns North

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Cairns North. A stop by Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland or Cairns Mudflats might round out your trip.

A sandy beach with waves, mountains in the background, and a person walking with a child.

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.

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