Holloways beach

Holloways is a natural beach nearest to Cairns. As elsewhere the in northern Australia, local beauty is rather hostile. As for the shore it's beautiful with lush tropical vegetation and sandy beach. But in the water it is possible to meet huge crocodiles and other dangerous creatures. So it is safe only inside the swimming net. Shore and seabed: sand. [edit]

Coordinates: -16.836302, 145.739142

Hotels [edit]

There is a limited number of hotels near the Holloways beach. These are mainly pretty low-rise buildings reasonably priced. Cairns Beach Resort is the most notable beachfront property.

How to get there [edit]

Fly to Cairns international airport (CNS). Next walk or take a bus to the stop "Oleander St near Tamarind St" (routes 120, 120N).

When to go [edit]

The best time to visit the Holloways beach in Cairns is a dry season from May to November.

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