Restaurant-lined esplanades serving a global array of tastes and local tropical produce in Trinity Beach, Holloways and Palm Cove, as well as local favourite, Yorkey’s Knob Boat Club, are the main dining highlights of Cairns beaches.
Other highlights include sophisticated, romantic sunset dining on a beachside table for two at Holloways Beach or secluded Kewarra Beach Resort.
The recently renovated and relocated historic Trinity Beach Tavern is a favourite among locals and social travellers alike.
Each Cairns beach has its own small shopping village boasting takeaway foods, café, newsagency, postal services, internet access, liquor shops and convenience stores.
A local art, craft and food market is held at Holloways Beach from 8am – 1pm on the second Sunday of every month and some beaches, such as Trinity Beach, Palm Cove, Yorkey’s Knob, and Clifton have shops selling variety of resort, beachwear and fashion boutiques as well as jewellery and art.
Smithfield Shopping Centre is the largest and closest major shopping centre to all Cairns beaches, showcasing a range of speciality stores, and major retailers including Coles, Kmart, Woolworths and Dan Murphy’s.
Fuel, tackle, bait, liquor, pharmaceuticals and groceries are available at Clifton Village Shopping Centre a five minute drive or bus ride from Palm Cove, or Trinity Beach.