Cairns' Beaches

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The beaches of Cairns are not something to be trifled with. Aside from the majestic Great Barrier Reef and the impressionable World Heritage-listed site, the Wet Tropics of Queensland; the beaches are well-renowned here, both local and international. In fact, it can be considered as one of the underestimated, yet best-kept secret by the locals.

The beaches all boast of white sands and clear, blue placid waters. Relaxation is the theme of the beaches up north. Accomodation is all around plentiful in the area, from the small and medium-sized islands to the connecting, central beaches. From resorts to hotels, apartments, campgrounds and motorhome and caravan parks (see Campervan
hire Cairns for inexpensive options), there exists a wide variety of places to stay in.

Some of the noted beaches include Palm Cove, Ellis Beach, Trinity Beach, Clifton and Kewarra.

Even through jellyfish seasons of October through April, stinger nets are still deployed for the safety of the beach goers. Two of the most notorious of these creatures are the Box Jellyfish and the Irukandji jellyfish. These creatures can prove to be fatal if left untreated. Thankfully, the nets are able to take care of any major blooms and infestations.

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