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Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise
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Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise
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Cairns: Outer and Coral Cay Snorkel and Dive Cruise
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Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef & Helicopter Package
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Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket
What to do in Cairns Beaches
Popular places to visit
Palm Cove Beach
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.
Clifton Beach
This quiet beach north of Cairns offers long stretches of white sand and clear water.
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 snorkeling spots.
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 snorkeling spots.
Marineland Melanesia
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at Marineland Melanesia during your trip to Green Island. Discover the area's coral reefs and seek out the snorkeling spots.
Yorkeys Knob Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Yorkeys Knob Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Cairns.
Trinity Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Trinity Beach during your trip to Cairns? Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Kewarra Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Kewarra Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Cairns. Amble around this family-friendly area's rainforest, or seek out the golf courses.
Fitzroy Island National Park
Explore the great outdoors at Fitzroy Island National Park, a lovely green space in Fitzroy Island. Discover the area's coral reefs and bars.
Areas of Cairns Beaches
Palm Cove
Relax on sandy beaches and swim in turquoise waters at a resort town between the Great Barrier Reef and the rain forests of tropical Far North Queensland.
Buchan Point
While Buchan Point might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Palm Cove Beach and Clifton Village Shopping Centre.
