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.

Stay near popular Clifton Beach attractions

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

฿563
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kuranda: Birdworld Entry Ticket
Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets

Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets

฿1,008
per adult
Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets
Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park Ticket

Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park Ticket (BNP)

฿1,641
per adult
Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park Ticket (BNP)
passengers aboard amphibious DUKW drive through jungles in Cairns

Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest

฿797
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket

Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket

฿563
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket
colorful butterfly resting on leaf at butterfly sanctuary in Cairns

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary Admission

฿586
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Australian Butterfly Sanctuary Admission
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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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (557 reviews)
"Location is brilliant. Clean and comfortable and affordable."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

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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 ฿4,202 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿4,202
฿4,622 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Clean room. Great view. Friendly staff"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
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The price is ฿5,640 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
฿5,640
฿6,204 total
13 Nov - 14 Nov
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
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is ฿5,018 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿5,018
฿5,520 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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 ...
Hilton Cairns
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD
The price is ฿3,360 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿3,360
฿3,696 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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. ...
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD
The price is ฿3,401 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
฿3,401
฿3,741 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"It was amazing to stay there. Especially staff is so helpful"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
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Where to stay in Clifton Beach

Find the best Clifton Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A sunset over a beach with palm trees silhouetted against the sky.

Palm Cove

Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Palm Cove Beach and Back Shot Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.

A waterfront with a reflective pool, a blue-roofed pavilion, and wind sculptures.

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 beach with palm trees, a wooden walkway, and a signboard.

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.

An aerial view of a riverside resort with a circular water feature, a bridge, and lush greenery.

Parramatta Park

Visitors to Parramatta Park enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Barlow Park is worth a stop.

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