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About Cairns

Cairns locality is located in Cairns Regional Australia, and famous for its turquoise water, whose crystal clarity is incredible! This increases the level of beach recreation, since the better the water, the more pleasant it is to be in it! But don't be too cool!

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Palm Cove Beach
Palm Cove Beach
Palm Cove Beach
Good for Relax

Palm Cove Beach

Fairyland 8.4 km
Very good
8.5
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide
6.6 Amenities index
Clifton Beach
Clifton Beach
Clifton Beach
Good for Relax

Clifton Beach

Fairyland 6.9 km
Very good
8.4
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide
5.6 Amenities index
Ellis Beach
Ellis Beach
Ellis Beach
Good for Relax

Ellis Beach

Fairyland 9.5 km
Very good
8.4
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Large low tide
4.2 Amenities index
Trinity Beach
Trinity Beach
Trinity Beach
Good for Relax

Trinity Beach

Kuranda 8.1 km
Very good
8.2
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide
4.5 Amenities index
Holloways Beach
Holloways Beach
Holloways Beach
Good for Relax

Holloways Beach

Cairns 10.7 km
Very good
8.1
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Large low tide
4.5 Amenities index
Buchans Point Beach
Buchans Point Beach
Buchans Point Beach
Good for Relax

Buchans Point Beach

Myola 9.4 km
Very good
8
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Large low tide
1 Amenities index
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Popular types of Cairns beaches

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Resting by the sea for each traveler is associated with different activities. Someone loves complete relaxation and silence, while others need activity. Our configurator will always help you choose a beach that meets your personal needs.

If a beach holiday for you is primarily the sound of the surf, the cries of seagulls over the pier and leisurely walks along the coast, then you are definitely a fan of calm beaches. The most popular beaches for such a holiday in the vicinity of Cairns are Palm Cove Beach, Clifton Beach, Ellis Beach.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Cairns

Ellis Beach

Ellis Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Australia, Fairyland 9.5 km
Holloways Beach

Holloways Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Australia, Cairns 10.7 km
Buchans Point Beach

Buchans Point Beach
8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Australia, Myola 9.4 km
Wangetti Beach

Wangetti Beach
7.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Kowrowa 12.9 km
Borderline Beach

Borderline Beach
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Australia, Myola 11.3 km
Wungu Beach

Wungu Beach
6.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Australia, Fitzroy Island 7.4 km
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Sandy beaches in Cairns

Palm Cove Beach

Palm Cove Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Fairyland 8.4 km
Clifton Beach

Clifton Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Fairyland 6.9 km
Ellis Beach

Ellis Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Australia, Fairyland 9.5 km
Trinity Beach

Trinity Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Kuranda 8.1 km
Holloways Beach

Holloways Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Australia, Cairns 10.7 km
Buchans Point Beach

Buchans Point Beach
8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Australia, Myola 9.4 km
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Beaches with shade in Cairns

Palm Cove Beach

Palm Cove Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Fairyland 8.4 km
Clifton Beach

Clifton Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Fairyland 6.9 km
Ellis Beach

Ellis Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Australia, Fairyland 9.5 km
Trinity Beach

Trinity Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Kuranda 8.1 km
Holloways Beach

Holloways Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Australia, Cairns 10.7 km
Buchans Point Beach

Buchans Point Beach
8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Australia, Myola 9.4 km
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Long beaches in Cairns

Palm Cove Beach

Palm Cove Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Fairyland 8.4 km
Clifton Beach

Clifton Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Fairyland 6.9 km
Ellis Beach

Ellis Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Australia, Fairyland 9.5 km
Trinity Beach

Trinity Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Kuranda 8.1 km
Holloways Beach

Holloways Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Australia, Cairns 10.7 km
Buchans Point Beach

Buchans Point Beach
8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Australia, Myola 9.4 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in Cairns

Buchans Point Beach

Buchans Point Beach
8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Australia, Myola 9.4 km
Wangetti Beach

Wangetti Beach
7.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Kowrowa 12.9 km
Borderline Beach

Borderline Beach
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Australia, Myola 11.3 km
Wungu Beach

Wungu Beach
6.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Australia, Fitzroy Island 7.4 km
Yarrabah Beach

Yarrabah Beach
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Australia, Yarrabah 0.8 km
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Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Cairns

Palm Cove Beach

Palm Cove Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Fairyland 8.4 km
Clifton Beach

Clifton Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Fairyland 6.9 km
Ellis Beach

Ellis Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Australia, Fairyland 9.5 km
Trinity Beach

Trinity Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Kuranda 8.1 km
Holloways Beach

Holloways Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Australia, Cairns 10.7 km
Buchans Point Beach

Buchans Point Beach
8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Australia, Myola 9.4 km
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The list of available beach activities is certainly important, but for many travelers it is not a determining factor when choosing a vacation spot. Below you will find some information about the natural features of the beaches of Cairns, we hope that this information will help you find the place of your dreams.

The beaches of locality are mainly wide. According to reviews of major beach experts and vacationers, most beaches have a high level of cleanliness. Sandy beaches dominate the rest!

Usually, the depth increases very smoothly. If this is important to you, always use our filter to check for a particular beach.

It's worth noting that 10 beaches in Cairns have a significant tidal range. This means that the water can recede from the shore for a long distance and vice versa, causing unexpected situations for you or your belongings. Keep this in mind when planning your beach activities and be sure to check our filter for information on tidal ranges.

Latest reviews on Cairns's beaches

Palm Cove Beach
10 Nikolai Zalewski

This beach is amazing. The sand and beach are fantastic. The only downside is the presence of crocodiles, which can be a deterrent from swimming in areas that are not well-protected.

Holloways Beach
10 Manuel Schmidt

Top beach destination for dog owners

Wungu Beach
10 Shane Anderson

This beach holds great significance to me and my family as it is a traditional area for the Gunngandji clan, our home beach. The love and connection we have for this place as the traditional owners is immense.

Most viewed beaches of Cairns

Buchans Point Beach

Buchans Point Beach
8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Australia, Myola 9.4 km
Palm Cove Beach

Palm Cove Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Fairyland 8.4 km
Holloways Beach

Holloways Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Australia, Cairns 10.7 km
Wungu Beach

Wungu Beach
6.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Australia, Fitzroy Island 7.4 km
Clifton Beach

Clifton Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Fairyland 6.9 km
Ellis Beach

Ellis Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Australia, Fairyland 9.5 km
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