Clifton Beach Retreat

Clifton Beach Retreat B&B, Cairns, Australia

THE REGION - CAIRNS and TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSLAND

Clifton Beach Retreat is easily accessible to many of the surrounding areas and tourists attractions. Click on an image to go to the picture gallery. Some of these include:
	Cairns City a 2o minute drive south from Clifton Beach Retreat Cairns has become a true international destination since the International Airport opened in 1984 and the Reef Casino in 1996. Considered the capital of "Far North Queensland" Cairns is a busy yet casual town with easy access to the Great Barrier Reef and local tropical islands. There are many lively nightclubs and great tourist, duty free and local shopping areas including The Night Markets, The Pier, and Cairns Central.
The Great Barrier Reef One of the wonders of the natural world, The Great Barrier Reef is World Heritage listed and is one of the worlds premier holiday destinations. The area abounds with wildlife including green turtles, dolphins and whales, more than 1500 species of fish, mollusc and 200 species of bird life. Ribbon reefs also called barrier reefs, grow along the edge of the continental shelf. There is a huge array of different types of trips to choose from. view the reef by diving snorkeling, in a glass bottomed boat or semi-submersible. Take a day trip or sail amongst the coral cays or visit a tropical island for a day. All of these day trips are easily accessible from Clifton Beach either via Cairns with a pick up at Palm Cove 5 minutes away or via Port Douglas which is 40 minutes north of Clifton Beach Retreat
		Kuranda a 25 minute drive from Clifton Beach Retreat. Perched high in the rainforest the enchanting village of Kuranda is a relaxing place to visit. It is accessible by car or by the famous Kuranda Scenic Railway or the award winning Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Market days are on Wednesdays and Sundays and many local crafts are displayed. This is an easily accessible day trip from Clifton Beach Retreat.
	Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park a 10 minute drive south from Clifton Beach Retreat Tropical North Queensland was once home to many tribal groups. Tjapukai Cultural Park offers a unique experience to learn more about the aboriginal culture, enjoy the traditional dances, throw a boomerang, and learn how to play a didgeridoo.
The Atherton Tablelands There are many tours available that will take you the Atherton Tableland situated one hour north west of Clifton Beach Retreat. The diversity of this region is astounding with towering green valleys and waterfalls cascading into crystal pools, volcanic hills and sparkling fresh water volcanic lakes. There are many day trips available to visit this lovely region or you could self- drive easily as roads are uncluttered and directions are well sign posted. The temperature is also 10C or more cooler than Cairns and the coast.
	World Heritage Rainforest Around 17,000 hectares between Daintree River and Cape Tribulation is declared National Park and much of this is World Heritage listed to ensure the protection of the rainforest which has been evolving for the past 120 million years. Plants representing all stages of the evolution over the last 400 million years can be found here. The Daintree is a 1-2 hour drive north of Clifton Beach and is accessible by day tours or self-drive.
Cairns Tropical Zoo Situated in Palm Cove, 5 minutes north of Clifton Beach this Zoo is a delight to young and old, being a "hands on" experience. You will see giant crocodiles, red pandas, snakes, free flight birds plus being able to hand feed the kangaroos and cuddle a Koala.
		Sport and leisure For the more athletically minded, try, Paradise Palms Golf Course (rated in the top 10 Public courses in Australia and only 5 minutes by car from us), Novatel Palm Cove Golf Course or Half Moon Bay Golf Course. All within 5-15min drive of Clifton Beach Retreat. There are also 4 more courses within 60mins drive. At Palm Cove beach you can hire a jet ski or canoe. Cruise the waters of Trinity Inlet (Cairns Harbour) in your own hire boat or grab a bicycle from one of the many outlets and cycle around the local area. Cairns is also, justly, renowned for it's fishing. Whether it be throwing a handline in off the jetty at Palm Cove or out in the deep sea chasing the elusive Black Marlin, or take a trip to Catch a Barra, south of the city and be assured of landing a Barramundi. Be careful, heat and humidity in Cairns can be deceptive, so always carry and drink plenty of water and wear sun protection.
Climate in the tropical north From the end of May until the beginning of August is Winter in Australia. Not so in the Tropical North. The humidity is relatively dry. Rainfall is very rare. The day time temperature is around 28°C and at night the temperature can drop to 15°C. Water temperature is around 25°C at this time of the year. From August until the beginning of December it is relatively warm with day time temperatures of around 30°C with a water temperature of around 27°C. The rest of the time it is relatively humid with temperatures over the day of around 35°C and a humidity of around 75%. Water temperature is around 29°C.

These are just some of the many and varied attractions of the Cairns region. Alix and Perce will be more than happy to assist you in your travel arrangements and recommend the right tours to make your stay in our 'home' enjoyable.

	Clifton Beach Retreat B&B, Cairns, Australia
Where the bush meets the reef at Cairns. The best little b&b north of Cairns. Accommodation at affordable prices.
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