Clifton Beach

A holiday to Clifton Beach would not be complete without making the most of its most famous attraction, the beach. Unlike many beaches in the Cairns area, you can often find a secluded stretch of sand and have it to yourself all day long. Take a dip in the deep blue sea or relax on a beach chair under the shade of the palm trees.

The green grass of The Esplanade is ideal for leisurely walks along the beach, morning and evening. With an impressive picnic area complete with barbeques and children’s playgrounds, the foreshore is the perfect place to set up for a day at the beach. Throw a picnic rug under a shady tree and enjoy a sausage sandwich for a traditional Australian picnic experience.

Apart from the beach, Clifton Beach is well serviced, with shops catering to all of your needs. Head to the local Bransford’s Shopping Village to find a mini mart, pharmacy, bait and tackle and a fish and chip shop. For a different selection of shops, visit the Clifton Shopping Village to find a major supermarket and a choice of specialty shops.

For a different view of the same beach head to the neighbouring towns of Kewarra Beach and Palm Cove. These villages and located along the same stretch of sand but provide different experiences of Tropical North Queensland. Together, these beaches have helped to establish the Northern Beaches of Cairns as pleasant laidback villages.

While exploring Palm Cove, visit one of Tropical North Queensland’s best holiday attractions. The Cairns Tropical Zoo is located on the Captain Cook Highway. Home to free flight birds, giant saltwater crocodiles, red pandas and tame kangaroos and koalas, the zoo has it all. Enjoy exciting daily presentations and up close and personal interactions with animals. Of a night, the zoo opens up for spotlighting tours featuring native nocturnal animals. Enjoy a traditional Australian BBQ dinner and complimentary drinks at the Cairns Night Zoo.

Where is Clifton Beach ?

In the heart of Tropical North Queensland lays the laidback village of Clifton Beach. Located on the Captain Cook Highway just twenty minutes north of Cairns, the area is the perfect place for a weekend away or a secluded escape. The coastal community is a relatively unspoiled holiday destination in the Northern Beaches of Cairns. Undiscovered by tourists and untouched by development, the pristine beach makes for an idyllic holiday destination. With a palm fringed beach and shady grass areas along the foreshore, the town is ideal for a beach break. Enjoy a wide variety of Clifton Beach accommodation options.