Cairns Beaches

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Palm Cove Beach showing tropical scenes, landscape views and a sandy beach
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Cairns Beaches
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Where to stay in Cairns Beaches

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Palm Cove

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

Palm Cove
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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.

Buchan Point
Fitzroy Island Resort

Fitzroy Island Resort

4.5 out of 5
Fitzroy Island via Cairns, Fitzroy Island, QLD
Fully refundable
The price is €112 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
€112
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Fitzroy Island. Enjoy 2 restaurants, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (969 reviews)
"Very relaxing and peaceful, Snorkeling, swimming just on your doorstep. Loads of fish and a surprise turtle snorkel amongst you."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Fitzroy Island Resort
Blue Lagoon Resort

Blue Lagoon Resort

4.5 out of 5
22 - 26 Trinity Beach Road, Trinity Beach, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Fantastic property! Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

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Blue Lagoon Resort
Peppers Beach Club and Spa - Palm Cove

Peppers Beach Club and Spa - Palm Cove

5 out of 5
123 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove, QLD
The price is €218 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
€218
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Fantastic resort for families, gorgeous pools, great facilities, good food, and really welcoming staff. We already can’t wait to come back."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Peppers Beach Club and Spa - Palm Cove
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Coral Sands Resort

Coral Sands Resort

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Trinity Beach Rd & Vasey Esplanade, Trinity Beach, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (752 reviews)
"I loved gow close the beach was. The sand on the beach was rougher than i expected and the beach was more steep than I expected. It was beautiful and i enjoyed being by the ocean. The facilities were clean and the pool was nice. We were able to have groceries delivered"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Coral Sands Resort
Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

4 out of 5
19-23 Trinity Beach Road, Trinity Beach, QLD
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (467 reviews)
"Loved our stay here! Great location, clean and easy to stay at with family. Pool was lovely."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

5 out of 5
31-35 Vasey Esplanade, Trinity Beach, QLD
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,324 reviews)
"Neat and tidy apartment with great facilities. Excellent communication from staff before, during and after our stay. Really peaceful and relaxed area with great view! Highly recommended this place."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Palm Cove Beach

Palm Cove Beach

4.5/5(39 reviews)

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.

Palm Cove Beach
Clifton Beach showing tropical scenes and a garden

Clifton Beach

4/5(7 reviews)

This quiet beach north of Cairns offers long stretches of white sand and clear water.

Clifton Beach
Green Island National Park

Green Island National Park

Explore the great outdoors at Green Island National Park, a lovely green space in Green Island. Stroll along the beaches or seek out the snorkelling spots.

Green Island National Park
Nudey Beach

Nudey Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Nudey Beach during your trip to Fitzroy Island? Stroll along the beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the snorkelling spots.

Nudey Beach
Marineland Melanesia

Marineland Melanesia

Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at Marineland Melanesia during your visit to Green Island. Discover the area's coral reefs and seek out the snorkelling spots.

Marineland Melanesia

Yorkeys Knob Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Yorkeys Knob Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Cairns.

Yorkeys Knob Beach

Things to do

Couple snorkeling among abundant coral reefs and marine species at the Green Island Reef in Cairns

Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise

€61
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

€117
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Fitzroy Island Half Day Trip Ferry

Half Day Fitzroy Island Return Ferry Trip – Departing 1.30pm

€49
per adult
Half Day Fitzroy Island Return Ferry Trip – Departing 1.30pm
Half-Day Green Island, Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise

€67
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns

Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns

€58
per adult
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns
Cruise Options to Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef

Cruise Options to Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef

€68
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Cruise Options to Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef
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Green Island

Green Island