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Most people are surprised to learn that Cairns itself does not have a beach!
However, luckily there are really nice beaches to the the north and south of Cairns, from the well known popular 4-mile Beach in Port Douglas and Palm Cove beach, to the lesser known Ellis Beach in the north and Etty Bay in the south.
Palm Cove Beach with thanks to Kaz Orford for the photo.
Cairns Northern Beaches
Cairns Northern Beaches are all beautiful and completely different from each other.
If you’re looking for a beach with beachside cafes, shops and restaurants, then Palm Cove or Trinity Beach are the beaches for you. If it’s windy we suggest Trinity Beach as it is more sheltered.
For quieter beaches with a residential feel, then head to Holloways Beach, Yorkeys Knob, Kewarra Beach or Clifton Beach.
For the locals favourite head to Ellis Beach just north of Palm Cove.
.For fishing and exploring try Machans Beach or Kewarra Beach.
WarningsFNQ Beaches are beautiful, but you need to be aware of CROCODILES and MARINE STINGERS. Only swim in the patrolled areas of the beach between the red and yellow flags, and only within the stinger nets! Don’t enter the water when beaches are closed!
Consider wearing a stinger suit during the stinger season. Be aware that crocodiles can enter the stinger nets, so wait until they have been checked in the morning by the life guards.
Cairns’ Closest Beach Machans Beach is Cairns Closest beach, approximately a 10 minutes drive north of Cairns. However forget about swimming here! Machans Beach has
Ellis beach is a beautiful beach located less than 10 mins north of Palm Cove. A favourite with locals! Photo credit: Instagram: @Ellisbeachbargrill Discover the
Trinity Beach – Cairns Northern Beaches Trinity Beach is a beautiful and stunning beach, ideal for families and kids. Located 25 mins north from Cairns,