Trinity Beach visitor information
Trinity Beach is the favoured beach amongst locals. Trinity Beach is as beautiful as the other beaches that line the Coral Coast but has a more down-to earth and laid back atmosphere. The majority of people at Trinity Beach are locals although the waterfront has seen lots of tourist development over the past decade and there are several luxury apartments that now line the beach. Trinity Beach is fast approaching the prominence of Palm Cove as restaurants and holiday apartments are popping up everywhere. Trinity Beach is a family friendly beach and the kids will love the sandy shores with year round safe swimming. All resorts and apartments in Trinity Beach cater for children and there is a beachfront playground and barbeque facilities and many family-friendly restaurants and takeaway shops on the Esplanade.
Trinity Beach also has plenty of accommodation options for the discerning travellers. There are several luxurious private holiday homes and apartments that are fully self-contained, stylishly appointed with private rock pools and uninterrupted beach views. Whether you are seeking a romantic weekend away or a long term stay in a self contained apartment you will find it in Trinity Beach.
One of the best features of Trinity Beach is its convenience and affordability while still exuding the same beauty and charm as seaside destinations like Palm Cove and Port Douglas; it is a similar tourist hotspot but on a smaller scale. The locals of Trinity Beach are friendly and helpful and the tourists and locals mingle nightly at the Trinity Beach Pub.
Dining in Trinity Beach…
Trinity Beach has several great places to grab a bite. On the waterfront you will find Lunico’s alfresco restaurant which has some of the most amazing Italian and Seafood meals in Far North Queensland; the bar serves premium cocktails and wines each night of the week. There are several other charming restaurants on the waterfront specialising in Australiana, Italian and Indian food. Located on the corner of the Esplanade and Trinity Beach Road there is a general store and a takeaway shop with well priced meals like fish and chips, burgers and fries serving breakfast, lunch and dinner each day. On Trinity Beach Road and in the Coast Watchers shopping centre you will also find restaurants, take away shops, bakeries and cafes. On top of Trinity Beach hill you will find the newly built Trinity Beach Hotel Pub which serves up a la carte meals both indoors and on the verandah which provides spectacular views across the ocean. You can also participate in playing the poker machines and doing a little bit of gambling here if that is your thing.
Nightlife in Trinity Beach…
The nightlife in Trinity Beach is some of the best of the Northern Cairns Beaches. The Trinity Beach Pub, located on the water, plays all the feature sporting games, has a pokies room and a large outside deck. The Trinity Beach Pub attracts a crowd every night of the week but is most popular on weekends. Lunico’s, on the corner of Trinity Beach Road and the Esplanade, has a popular cocktail bar that is popular amongst tourists and locals alike.
Shopping in Trinity Beach…
The shopping in Trinity Beach will cover all your basic needs. There is a swimsuit store at the beach and a couple of retail clothing stores at Coastwatchers Shopping Centre. Also at Coastwatchers Shopping Centre there is a small specialty grocery store with a great deli, a bottle shop, a takeaway store, a video store, a bakery, a hair salon and a real estate agency. The closest major shopping Centre is either five minutes north at Clifton Beach or five minutes south at Smithfield Shopping Centre.
Tours in Trinity Beach…
No matter how long you stay in Trinity Beach you’re itinerary will be full. The Great Barrier Reef is the reason many people choose to visit Trinity Beach and is a must see for all itineraries no matter how long you intend to visit. Visit the Outer Barrier Reef, Islands, Sand-cays, Inner Reefs or Pontoons. Travel via a helicopter, seaplane, sail boat or high speed catamaran. Overnight trips visit some of the best scuba diving spots in the world, such as Lizard Island and The Cod Hole. Learn to snorkel, scuba dive and get your PADI certificate. Dinner cruises from Cairns Marina and Port Douglas leave nightly.
The rainforest is another popular attractions and day trips to the World Heritage Listed Rainforest leave every morning from Trinity Beach. Whether you view this wonder via the Sky Rail or Kuranda Scenic Rail, on a waterfall tour of the Tablelands or in the remote and primitive Daintree Rainforest it is something that cannot be missed out on! Other tours from Trinity Beach include White Water Rafting on the Tully or Barron River, Hot Air Ballooning from the tropical skies of Mareeba, Horse back riding on the beach or through the bushlands, Sky-diving at one of the world’s most popular drop zones in Mission Beach, Bungee jumping in the rainforest and several Wildlife Attractions such as the Cairns Tropical Zoo, Hartley’s Crocodile Farm and Rainforestation just to name a few. Most tours will pick up directly from your Trinity Beach accommodation. There are too many attractions and tours to list so for a comprehensive list of all the tours in and around Palm Cove click here .
The Climate in Trinity Beach…
The climate in Trinity Beach has two distinct seasons: The Dry Season and The Green Season. The Dry Season is between May and December and is generally characterised by low humidity, low rainfall and temperatures ranging between 24 and 29 degrees Celsius. The Green Season is between January and April and is characterised by higher temperatures (reaching a maximum of 32 degrees), more rainfall and higher humidity although generally days are dry followed by spectacular thunderstorms in the evenings making those clean pure sunshine days perfect for your morning walk or that sail out to the reef.
How to get to Trinity Beach…
Trinity Beach is located just 20 minutes north of Cairns and 15 minutes from the Cairns International Airport.
