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Cairns beaches stretch 25 kilometres north of the city past the cane fields and the Barron River Bridge. They are a string of small towns each with their own unique character. Stinger resistant swimming enclosures are in operation between November and May.
Machans Beach - Beautiful beaches, interesting beachfront homes and fishing spots.Facilities: a boat ramp, a mini mart, post office, petrol station and general store, an internet café.
Holloways Beach - Swimming beach, picnic areas, and boat ramp. Facilities: variety of accommodation, shops, cafes, restaurants, a liquor store, a newsagency and a general store.
Yorkeys Knob - Located close to Smithfield. Large township with beautiful beach, good fishing spots, marina and golf course. Facilities: variety of accommodation and services. Camping Near to Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park.
Smithfield - Location: Near Kuranda turnoff. Facilities: Shopping Centre with speciality stores, supermarkets, chain stores.
Trinity Beach - Spectacular palm fringed cove framed by twin headlands. Lookout situated on the hill above the beach. Facilities: Variety of accommodation, alfresco restaurants, a great shopping and service centre.
Kewarra Beach - Facilities: small shopping plaza and beachfront resort.
Clifton Beach - Tropical beach with swaying palms, island views and beyond to the coral sea. Facilities: Variety of accommodation, shops, restaurants, supermarket, medical centre.
Palm Cove - Picturesque beach with offshore islands. Jetty which has daily departures to Green Island and Outer Barrier Reef. Facilities: wide range of accommodation from international hotels to small resorts.
Further north, the road leads to Buchans and Ellis Beaches. The road between the 2 towns is called the ‘mango highway’. If your passing by in December be sure to pick some from the trees. There is a Surf lifesaving clubhouse, a restaurant/kiosk and fabulous oceanfront caravan park (a must!).Photos
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Cairns Coast - Paleontour
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Cairns Beach - Paleontour
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Cairns Esplanade - Paleontour
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Marlin Cove Holiday Resort
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Luxury but affordable 4 star accommodation in Tropical Cairns, The Cairns Beach Resort is the perfect holiday choice for those wanting a relaxing...
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Novotel Palm Cove Resort
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Activities
Blackout Sportfishing Cairns
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Blackout Sportsfishing Cairns provides quality-fishing charters in Far North Queensland. Travel some of the most beautiful waters under the...
Barrier Reef Billfish & Dive
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Cable Ski Cairns
Smithfield Activities - Water SportsCable Ski Cairns is a great way to get the whole family together for a day of water sports with a difference. Located at the bottom of the Kuranda...
Warbird Air Adventures
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Nu Nu Restaurant
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Nu Nu restaurant located in front of The Beach Club, on the Esplanade, Palm Cove is open 7 days for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Nu Nu uses local...
Portobello Italian Restaurant
PALM COVE Dining - Cafes, RestaurantsPortobello 180 seat restaurant water views. Home style cooking (chef mamma Rosa and family).
Far Horizons Restaurant
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Casmar Cafe Bar
Palm Cove Dining - Cafes, RestaurantsJust a few steps above the rest, multi award winning Casmar restaurant offers uninterrupted views of the coral sea and Double Island with Palm...
Apres Beach Bar & Grill
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Welcome to the Apres Beach Bar and Grill. Since November 2003 we have been building our reputation on great food, great atmosphere, great music...
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2 Travel Comments
It was it was very nice. I just returned from there. very nice . Fantastic diving.
ReplyOh, it'd be just fantastic right now,wouldn't it ????
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