Elope Tropical Nth QLD

Tropical North Queensland is a stunning location for elopement weddings with Cairns Northern Beaches offering a breathtaking choice of elopement locations.

You truly are spoilt for choice with breathtaking elopement locations in Far North Queensland. Here are some of the best elopement wedding locations in this beautiful part of the world.

Top Elopement Locations in Tropical North Queensland

Palm Cove Elopements

1. Palm Cove: The iconic Palm Cove beach is a breathtaking spot to elope.

As experienced and passionate elopement Celebrants, we’re excited to bring your dream elopement to life.

• • Why choose Palm Cove: This idyllic beachside town offers a perfect blend of relaxation and romance. With its white sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, luxury resorts and world class restaurants, Palm Cove is an ideal destination for couples seeking a luxurious, intimate elopement.
  • FUN FACT: Palm Cove beach was recently voted ‘Best beach in the world’ by Condé Nast Traveller. The accolade acknowledged the pristine powdery sand with breathtaking leaning palm trees, along with the small population of this coastal village giving uncrowded shores the tranquil relaxed vibes.

Elopement locations at Palm Cove include:

• • • Palm Cove Beach: Exchange your vows barefoot on the pristine sands of Palm Cove Beach, framed by stunning rows of tall Palm trees with the turquoise waters of the Coral Sea as your backdrop.
    • Williams Esplanade: There are many beautiful spots along the esplanade, with palm trees, a sandy beach and the beautiful blue ocean.

FUN FACT: Palm Cove is one of the few places in Queensland, Australia that you can actually have an exclusive reception table set up for you on the beach, beneath festoon lights. It doesn’t get much better than that! Beach reception at the highly renowned Nu Nu Restaurant. 

If you adore the beach vibes and ocean backdrop and tranquillity of a gorgeous beach without the crows, Palm Cove beach could be the perfect spot for your elopement wedding.

The crystal-clear ocean and golden sand drone footage captured by Peter George.

Find out more about eloping in Palm Cove here and weddings at Palm Cove here.

Trinity Beach Elopements

2. Trinity Beach: This vibrant coastal town is conveniently located just a 20-minute drive from Cairns Airport, making it easily accessible for couples travelling to elope.

• Popular Elopement Spots:
  • Angel Cove – Trinity Beach: This beautiful beach offers calm waters and afternoon shade from the lush inland mountains. With the convenience of having an abundance of restaurants along the shore for your post ceremony celebrations, this could be the perfect location for your romantic beach ceremony.
  • Trinity Park Marina: For a waterside elopement consider the Bluewater Marina. Celebrate afterwards on a sunset cruise, or at the friendly restaurant.

Find out more about elopements at Trinty Beach here.

Clifton Beach Elopements

3. Clifton Beach: This quiet beachy neighborhood also has some beautiful Palm Tree framed spots along the beach, perfect for an intimate elopement.

Find out more about elopements at Clifton Beach here.

Kewarra Beach Elopements

4. Kewarra Beach: This beach has the unique feature of a having a built-in wooden platform, creating a picturesque, elevated space for elopements to take place.

Find out more about elopements at Kewarra Beach here.

Port Douglas Elopements

5. Port Douglas: Further North, approximately 45 minutes’ drive from Cairns Airport, is the charming coastal town offers a laid-back atmosphere with sunrise and sunset locations just a short stroll from the main hub Macrossan Street.

• • Popular Elopement Spots:
    • Little Cove: Perfect for elopement weddings, this quiet private area offers a stunning backdrop with coconut palms to frame your ‘I Do’s’.
    • Rex Smeal Park: This iconic park on the waterfront with palms around the bay is a stunning spot for weddings. A great spot for your post ceremony sunset photos too.
    • Elope on a sunset sail: How about eloping in the ocean just off the coast on a stunning sailboat or book a sunset sail for your romantic post ceremony celebrations together.
    • Four Mile Beach: This stunning four-mile stretch of white sand is perfect for a romantic beach ceremony. Elopements can take place on the quiet beach or venture to the nearby lookout for stunning panoramic views particularly at sunrise.

Pictured here Little Cove, one of our favourite Port Douglas elopement locations, framed with Palm Trees.

Pictured below the beautiful Rex Smeal Park at sunset.

Finally, to give you a feel for the beautiful landscape of this tropical region, enjoy this mesmerising drone video by Ross Reynolds showcasing the beautiful views of the clear blue ocean and Double Island from Palm Cove.

We hope you enjoyed our compilation of the best elopement locations in Tropical North Queensland. We would love to hear which is your favourite spot.

With the Cairns Northern Beaches region offering a variety of stunning beaches, secluded coves and marinas, there are many beautiful places for you to elope.

Let’s Plan Your Dream Elopement

Ready to start planning your dream elopement in Tropical North Queensland? Contact us today to discuss your vision and explore the endless possibilities. We’ll help you create a truly unforgettable experience.

Elope in Tropical North QLD and you’re eloping in paradise!

If you love the idea of eloping at one of the beautiful Tropical North QLD elopement spots featured here, or anywhere in between, we would love to hear from you.

We LOVE this beautiful part of the world and either of us would be honoured to be the Celebrant for your tropical elopement wedding.

Contact us now and let’s start planning your Tropical North QLD elopement.

Photo credit: The Infinity Collective