Location
Situated right on the beachfront in the tranquil town of Yorkeys Knob, The York Beachfront Apartments enjoy a fantastic central location, just 10 minutes north of central Cairns. The apartments are just a short walk from numerous shops, restaurants and takeaway outlets, and only metres from beautiful Tropical North QLD beaches – ideal for water sports or simply relaxing.
Public transport is readily available, bringing the rest of the region’s attractions within easy reach. Alternatively, hire cars can be booked through the resort’s tour desk.
Other nearby attractions/activities include:
- Great Barrier Reef
- Boat ramp
- Half Moon Bay Marina
- Yorkeys Knob Boating Club
- Kite surfing
- Parasailing
- Reef and estuary fishing
- Reef and island cruises
- Half Moon Bay Golf Course
- Kuranda Village
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
- Kuranda Scenic Railway
- Atherton Tablelands
- Port Douglas
- Daintree Rainforest
- Cape Tribulation
- Hot air ballooning
- White water rafting
- Skydiving
- Kayaking
Getting There
The York Beachfront Apartments are only 10 minutes drive from Cairns International and Domestic Airports.
By Rail
Train services operate between Brisbane and Cairns. The journey takes approximately 26 hours. Cairns Railway Station is located near the CBD, about 10 minutes from The York Beachfront Apartments.
By Bus
Luxury coaches with express services travel to Cairns from all major Australian cities.
By Car
If you travelling by car, the main access roads are the Bruce Highway and the Matilda Highway.
- From Cairns CBD, travel north along the Captain Cook Highway for about 10km, following the signs to Yorkeys Knob
- At the third roundabout, turn right into Yorkeys Knob
- Continue along Yorkeys Knob Road, which veers right on to the Esplanade
- The York Beachfront Apartments are located 100 metres along, on the right-hand side.
Address: 61-63 Sims Esplanade, Yorkeys Knob