The Northern Beaches

The Northern Beaches of Cairns are made up of 8 unique and distinctive beaches all with their own character. Driving north from Cairns you will find the Beaches of Machans, Holloway's, Yorkey's Knob, Trinity, Kewarra, Clifton, Palm Cove and Ellis. With a diverse range of holiday accommodation at each beach destination you'll be sure to find something special to suit your needs.

Holloway's Beach

Located just 10 minutes drive north of the city of Cairns you will find one of the regions most accessible beach destinations, Holloway's Beach. A small range of private holiday accommodation is available at Holloway's Beach including self contained holiday apartments and Bed and Breakfast accommodation. At Holloway's Beach you're a world away, yet just a short drive to any of the regions major attractions including the world famous Skyrail Rainforest cableway, and our Reef Fleet Terminal (departure point to the Great Barrier Reef).

Yorkey's Knob

Just 15 minutes north of Cairns you will find the beach front village of Yorkey's Knob. This distinctive Beach community has developed into a self contained tourist destination in its own right. Yorkey's Knob offers visitors a beautiful beach with year round safe swimming, shopping facilities, resort holiday accommodation to suit most budgets, a very popular 18 hole golf course, a range of restaurants and cafes, not to mention the jewel of Half Moon Bay a world class 200 berth marina which is home to some of the regions most exclusive private vessels.

Ideally positioned for self drive visitors who wish to experience the region at their own pace. A plethora of activities are available to visitors within a short drive or "The Knob" and accommodation options make it an appealing destination for suit couples, families, and travelling groups.