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Known for its spectacular coral reefs and amazing swimming spots, Cairns offers a lot for the traveller planning a beach getaway.

Mantra Amphora is a top beach hotel offering a full-service spa and private balconies, located within a short 10-minute walk of Palm Cove Beach . Other good choices for your beach trip include Peppers Beach Club and Spa - Palm Cove and Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa.

Choose from one of Expedia’s 19 hotels in Cairns for your beachside break.

Plan your trip to the beach with a look at the seasons in Cairns: The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are August and July, with an average of 21°C. The rainiest months in Cairns are January, February, March and December, with each month seeing an average of 281 mm of rainfall.

After arriving and settling in at your accommodation of choice, you might want to venture out and explore. If you’re eager to check out the beaches, head to Yorkeys Knob Beach or Trinity Beach for some relaxation by the water. Discover the area’s swimming and rainforest, and make time for local attractions such as Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Night Markets. For even more to see and do, pay a visit to Esplanade Lagoon or Reef Hotel Casino.

Here’s some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Cairns with ease. Make your way to Cairns with a flight to Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.), the closest major airport which is located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from the city centre. If you want to see more of the area, take a train from Cairns Station, Freshwater Station or Redlynch Station. You can find out about water transport options at the marina.