"Cairns without Cairns" Yorkeys Knob by dlandt

Yorkeys Knob Travel Guide: 9 reviews and 37 photos

Yorkey's Knob

Yorkey's Knob is a small town about 15 minutes north of Cairns where its possible to relax and unwind. There aren't expensive restaurants or souvenier shops. The jet set bypasses Yorkjey's Knob and the crowds of beautiful people just aren't there. What you have is endless miles of empty white beach, the ability to take part in the Cairns excursions, like diving, and the sights and smells of Australia. This isn't for everyone for, while I preferred it to Cairns, my wife definitely did not. There are fewer luxuries and less to do. nevertheless, I highly recommend a day or two up here just enjoying the beach.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Quiet, relaxing and endless beach
Cons:Quite small without many things to entertain you
In a nutshell:Come here to relax, when you're relaxed go to Cairns

Last visit to Yorkeys Knob: Nov 2003
Intro Updated Dec 5, 2003
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Reviews (6)

The Night Zoo Things to Do (3)

We went to the night zoo from Yorkey's Knob and they arranged pickup and dropoff. This is really cool, but I would call... more travel advice

The Boat Club Favorites (1)

Anyone can come here. Yorkey's Knob has a small marinia with a very nice restaurant and casual, outdoor lounge. The... more travel advice

Take a Beach Stroll Things to Do (3)

This was probably my favorite moment of the entire trip to Australia, just leisurely strolling along the beach and... more travel advice

Sex on the Beach Things to Do (3)

I'm not saying I had sex on the beach, but the beach is large and secluded enough that in theory you could. There are... more travel advice

Shopping (1)
The mall

Hotels (1)
The Half Moon Bay

Travelogues (3)

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Comments (8)

SLLiew Jan 12, 2008 at 4:20 AM Report Abuse

Great page here.
catalysta Dec 20, 2005 at 12:56 PM Report Abuse

You're right, I think Yorkey's Knob might be my knd of place! Thanks for the tip, LOVE your page - that wombat is too adorable - Wendy
BerniShand Oct 7, 2005 at 9:06 AM Report Abuse

only in Australia would you find a place called Yorkeys Knob LOL it looks lovely and a lot less hectic than Carns
pmarshuk Mar 31, 2004 at 4:30 AM Report Abuse

I stayed at Palm Cove a few years ago. Sounds like its a real metropolis compared to Yorkey's Knob, it actually had quite a few shops, several restaurants and a couple of bars. But the beach was the same - just glorious.
Confucius Jan 6, 2004 at 10:51 PM Report Abuse

The Japanese invaded Yorkey's Knob too! (Obviously in search of kiwi sorbet) Crocodiles on the beach? Were they having......oh, never mind.
travelmad478 Dec 13, 2003 at 4:59 PM Report Abuse

OK, this time I see the wombat. Still waiting for the koala.
rmdw Nov 30, 2003 at 5:50 PM Report Abuse

Dave, only you would talk about having sex on an Australian Beach!!!
matcrazy1 Nov 27, 2003 at 9:34 PM Report Abuse

Very good tips!