Cairns Guidebook
Food scene
Delicious - a place to be :)
Located in Edge Hill not far from the Botanical Gardens
110 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
NOA Eat Drink Share
1 Pyne StDelicious - a place to be :)
Located in Edge Hill not far from the Botanical Gardens
The highest bar in town 🙃
Great views, food and drinks!!
10 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Rocco by Crystalbrook | Esplanade
141 EsplanadeThe highest bar in town 🙃
Great views, food and drinks!!
Dundee’s at the Cairns Aquarium
5 Florence StThree Wolves
32 Abbott StGreat bar!
Delicious cocktails!
Salt House
2 Pier Point RdGreat cocktails and drinks 🍹
Wonderful location!
Waterbar & Grill Steakhouse
1 Pier Point RdWaterbar & Grill Steakhouse
1 Pier Point RdBest waffles and pancakes in town!
Gluten-free and vegan options are available!
Child-friendly menu 😊
Helga's Pancake House
Best waffles and pancakes in town!
Gluten-free and vegan options are available!
Child-friendly menu 😊
Great breakfast 🍳 all day long, including dinner.
Fresh juices, cakes and the best breakfast burrito in town.
Vegan and gluten-free options are available.
35 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
The Lillipad Cafe
72 Grafton StGreat breakfast 🍳 all day long, including dinner.
Fresh juices, cakes and the best breakfast burrito in town.
Vegan and gluten-free options are available.
The Lush Pizza Co.
100 Sheridan StVegan and Gluten free options! 🍕.
IMM THAI CAFE
60 Abbott StMeals between $12-$25
Vegan and gluten-free options are available!
Next to the botanical gardens!
Great healthy food choices:)
104 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Ozmosis Café Trattoria Bar
116 Collins AveNext to the botanical gardens!
Great healthy food choices:)
Sightseeing
Ellis Beach
Captain Cook HwySuperb beach ☀️
Several operators with great deals, a personal favourite is “Ocean Spirit”
242 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Great Barrier Reef
Several operators with great deals, a personal favourite is “Ocean Spirit”
Guided tours - weekdays
The Friends of the Botanic Gardens conduct guided tours of Flecker Gardens starting 10am Monday to Friday, most weeks of the year.
Tours generally take 60-90 minutes and showcase key areas of the Gardens including the Conservatory and Aboriginal Plant Use section. These tours are designed for casual visitors to the Gardens.
To join a tour, simply meet up with the guide outside Friends House in the Flecker Garden (not the Visitor Centre). No bookings required.
Bird watching walking tour - Tuesdays
Available every Tuesday commencing at 8.30am. Meet at Friends House in the Flecker Garden (not the Visitor Centre). The walk takes approximately two hours. We recommend you bring binoculars and wear sensible walking shoes.
Gardens and Tanks precinct heritage tour - Thursdays
Heritage tours of the Tanks Art Centre and Botanic Gardens precinct are held on Thursday mornings from 10am. Meet at the Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre.
Bookings can be taken for small or larger groups on another week day – contact the Visitor Centre.
235 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
สวนพฤกษศาสตร์เคียร์นส์
78-96 Collins AveGuided tours - weekdays
The Friends of the Botanic Gardens conduct guided tours of Flecker Gardens starting 10am Monday to Friday, most weeks of the year.
Tours generally take 60-90 minutes and showcase key areas of the Gardens including the Conservatory and Aboriginal Plant Use section. These tours are designed for casual visitors to the Gardens.
To join a tour, simply meet up with the guide outside Friends House in the Flecker Garden (not the Visitor Centre). No bookings required.
Bird watching walking tour - Tuesdays
Available every Tuesday commencing at 8.30am. Meet at Friends House in the Flecker Garden (not the Visitor Centre). The walk takes approximately two hours. We recommend you bring binoculars and wear sensible walking shoes.
Gardens and Tanks precinct heritage tour - Thursdays
Heritage tours of the Tanks Art Centre and Botanic Gardens precinct are held on Thursday mornings from 10am. Meet at the Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre.
Bookings can be taken for small or larger groups on another week day – contact the Visitor Centre.
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5 Florence StThe Tablelands have heaps on offer!
If you have a car, drive up the Gillies Range next to Gordonvale and enjoy the picturesque drive up to the Tablelands.
Discover waterfalls, such as Milla Milla, magical Fig trees, lakes and farms.
Platypus, Tree Kangaroos, and Cassowaries can be spotted with a bit of luck 😊
100 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Lake Eacham
The Tablelands have heaps on offer!
If you have a car, drive up the Gillies Range next to Gordonvale and enjoy the picturesque drive up to the Tablelands.
Discover waterfalls, such as Milla Milla, magical Fig trees, lakes and farms.
Platypus, Tree Kangaroos, and Cassowaries can be spotted with a bit of luck 😊
Frankland Islands, East Russell QLD, ออสเตรเลีย
การผจญภัยจระเข้ของฮาร์ทลีย์
Captain Cook HighwayWildlife & Crocodiles 🐊
Daintree Rainforest
2333 Cape Tribulation RdA day trip into the rainforest:)
Part of the waterfall circuit:)
Up to the Gillies Range, next to Atherton.
Definitely worth it to drive up there!
8 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Millaa Millaa
Part of the waterfall circuit:)
Up to the Gillies Range, next to Atherton.
Definitely worth it to drive up there!
Wallabies in nature :)
Tip bring some shoes with grip or hiking shoes.
Stunning views!!
14 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Granite Gorge Nature Park
332 Paglietta RdWallabies in nature :)
Tip bring some shoes with grip or hiking shoes.
Stunning views!!
Great swimming spot and walking trail.
Approximately 50km away from Cairns
69 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Babinda Boulders
1 Munro StGreat swimming spot and walking trail.
Approximately 50km away from Cairns
น้ำตกคริสตัลแคสเคดส์
Redlynch Intake RoadTime for a swim? :)
ศูนย์มอสส์แมนกอร์จ
212r Mossman Gorge RdThe Petit Cafe
12 Therwine StBest crepes in Kurranda 🙌🏻
Port Douglas Markets
Souvenirs
If you need souvenirs you are right here.
Also you can find affordable massage places there.
In addition, you will find local and handcrafted souvenirs.
155 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
ตลาดกลางคืนเคียร์นส์
54-60 Abbott StIf you need souvenirs you are right here.
Also you can find affordable massage places there.
In addition, you will find local and handcrafted souvenirs.
Cairns Central Shopping Centre
21 McLeod StKuranda Village Centre
Coondoo StreetActive
Ready for a run :)
It's super nice to go for a run on the esplanade :) 5 km are possible:)
281 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
ลากูน่าเอสปลาเนดคีร์นส์
54 EsplanadeReady for a run :)
It's super nice to go for a run on the esplanade :) 5 km are possible:)
Picturesque and active :)
The track mostly in the forest and you will need 1 1/2 hours to get up to the top! Our recommdation is to bring some suitable shoes and plenty of water.
The views are incredible!
12 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Glacier Rock
Douglas TrackPicturesque and active :)
The track mostly in the forest and you will need 1 1/2 hours to get up to the top! Our recommdation is to bring some suitable shoes and plenty of water.
The views are incredible!
Nice circuit next to the Botanical Gardens:) does not take too long to go up there :) views are good!
103 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Red Arrow Circuit Lookout
46-62 Collins AveNice circuit next to the Botanical Gardens:) does not take too long to go up there :) views are good!
World Gym
274 Mulgrave RdDay pass available
Wild Heart Yoga Tribe
Behana Gorge walking track
Behana Gorge RoadFancy an ice bath or infrared sauna?
- intro offers are available
10-day pass -$79!
Recovery Lab Cairns
Fancy an ice bath or infrared sauna?
- intro offers are available
10-day pass -$79!
Shopping
Cairns Central Shopping Centre
21 McLeod StShopping and next Coles :)
Rusty's Market
89 Grafton StFood - fresh - local market:)
DFO Cairns
274 Mulgrave RoadOutlet basically around the corner :) plus Coles
Attention Coffee lovers out there :) Coffee works coffee & chocolate are addictive ;)
Besides, there is a stall at Rustys market where you can buy the coffee as well :)
25 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Coffee Works
136 Mason StAttention Coffee lovers out there :) Coffee works coffee & chocolate are addictive ;)
Besides, there is a stall at Rustys market where you can buy the coffee as well :)
QBD Books Cairns
McLeod StreetNeed a good book? 📖 that is the place to go :)
City/town information
หาดปาล์มโคฟ
111 Williams EsplanadePalms, Beach & Cocktails
- Bus available
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Bus via Translink
👉 Use the Translink app for the timetable 🙌🏻
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Playgrounds
Muddy‘s at the Esplanade and the Treehouse at the Warft are amazing playgrounds. Both have coffee shops nearby! The indoor playground at Stocklands Shopping Center or a visit to the Aquarium are great solutions :)
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Luggage drop off options
There are luggage drop-off options available at the Airport and within the CBD. Websites such as “Stasher” and “mindmybag” are excellent.
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Sun cream, swimmers, insect repellent, hat and sunglasses!
Tropical environment ☀️😎🏖️🩴