Cairns and the Northern Beaches

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Cairns and the Northern Beaches

Sightseeing

Entry to the Lagoon is free. Toilet and shower facilities are located in the amenities block alongside the Lagoon. Lifeguards are on duty while the Lagoon is open. Wheelchair access to the Lagoon is available.
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Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
54 Esplanade
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Entry to the Lagoon is free. Toilet and shower facilities are located in the amenities block alongside the Lagoon. Lifeguards are on duty while the Lagoon is open. Wheelchair access to the Lagoon is available.
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system. Day trips depart daily from the Wharf in Cairns.
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Great Barrier Reef
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The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system. Day trips depart daily from the Wharf in Cairns.

Entertainment & Activities

Original Authentic Australian Indigenous Cultural Experience. Experience traditional dance, art and interactive demonstrations or even a dinner show!
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Boomerang Restaurant, Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
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Original Authentic Australian Indigenous Cultural Experience. Experience traditional dance, art and interactive demonstrations or even a dinner show!
Sugarworld is an Australian council-owned community water park, located in Edmonton, Queensland. Its main attractions were water slides, pools, and a canteen area.
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Sugarworld Waterpark
Hambledon Drive
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Sugarworld is an Australian council-owned community water park, located in Edmonton, Queensland. Its main attractions were water slides, pools, and a canteen area.
The only aquarium in the world dedicated exclusively to the habitats and species of tropical North Queensland.
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Cairns Aquarium
5 Florence St
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The only aquarium in the world dedicated exclusively to the habitats and species of tropical North Queensland.
Located 30 minutes North of Cairns, Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is simply the best place to see crocodiles and local wildlife in Tropical North Queensland. Enjoy the thrilling crocodile attack and feeding shows.
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Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
Captain Cook Highway
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Located 30 minutes North of Cairns, Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is simply the best place to see crocodiles and local wildlife in Tropical North Queensland. Enjoy the thrilling crocodile attack and feeding shows.
The Kuranda Scenic Railway is the name for the railway line that runs from the coastal city of Cairns, Queensland, Australia, over the Great Dividing Range to the town of Kuranda.
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Kuranda Scenic Railway Freshwater Station
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The Kuranda Scenic Railway is the name for the railway line that runs from the coastal city of Cairns, Queensland, Australia, over the Great Dividing Range to the town of Kuranda.
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is a 7.5 km scenic cableway running above the Barron Gorge National Park, in the Wet Tropics of Queensland’s World Heritage Area. North of Cairns, it has won more than 25 awards.
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Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
6 Skyrail Dr
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Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is a 7.5 km scenic cableway running above the Barron Gorge National Park, in the Wet Tropics of Queensland’s World Heritage Area. North of Cairns, it has won more than 25 awards.

Day trip

Picturesque village in the rainforest, 35 min from Cairns. Visit the Heritage markets, rainforest walks, Barron falls and wildlife experiences.
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Kuranda
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Picturesque village in the rainforest, 35 min from Cairns. Visit the Heritage markets, rainforest walks, Barron falls and wildlife experiences.
Allow a full day to explore the Waterfall circuit, a 17km driving loop. The region's landscape's mix of rainforest, wetlands and savanna is home to local wildlife.
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Tablelands Regional
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Allow a full day to explore the Waterfall circuit, a 17km driving loop. The region's landscape's mix of rainforest, wetlands and savanna is home to local wildlife.
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage oldest rainforest in the world! You can self drive or contact us to book a guided and interpreted tour. (2hrs north of Cairns).
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Daintree Rainforest
2333 Cape Tribulation Rd
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Explore the UNESCO World Heritage oldest rainforest in the world! You can self drive or contact us to book a guided and interpreted tour. (2hrs north of Cairns).
Port Douglas is a town on the Coral Sea in the tropical far north of Queensland, Australia. It's known for its beach resorts and as a base for visits to both the Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest reef system, and Daintree National Park. Macrossan Street is lined with boutique shops and restaurants. Curving south is popular Four Mile Beach.
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Port Douglas
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Port Douglas is a town on the Coral Sea in the tropical far north of Queensland, Australia. It's known for its beach resorts and as a base for visits to both the Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest reef system, and Daintree National Park. Macrossan Street is lined with boutique shops and restaurants. Curving south is popular Four Mile Beach.
Fitzroy Island is a tropical paradise of rainforest and coral beaches within the calm sheltered waters of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The walking tracks through the rainforest, up to the summit and to the lighthouse offer a fabulous view over the Great Barrier Reef. Just 45 minutes by boat, Fitzroy Island offers the opportunity to discover the magic and diversity of the Great Barrier Reef from land and sea, making it the perfect accessible base for snorkeling, diving and exploring the reef and rainforest.
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Fitzroy Island
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Fitzroy Island is a tropical paradise of rainforest and coral beaches within the calm sheltered waters of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The walking tracks through the rainforest, up to the summit and to the lighthouse offer a fabulous view over the Great Barrier Reef. Just 45 minutes by boat, Fitzroy Island offers the opportunity to discover the magic and diversity of the Great Barrier Reef from land and sea, making it the perfect accessible base for snorkeling, diving and exploring the reef and rainforest.

Food scene

Bistro classics like steak tartare and duck confit served in a circular, light-filled dining room in Cairns.
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C'est Bon Cairns
20 Lake St
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Bistro classics like steak tartare and duck confit served in a circular, light-filled dining room in Cairns.
Italian food and cocktails in a relaxed, high-ceilinged room opening onto a deck with beach views in Trinity Beach.
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L'Unico Trattoria Italiano
75 Vasey Esplanade
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Italian food and cocktails in a relaxed, high-ceilinged room opening onto a deck with beach views in Trinity Beach.
Refined Australian dishes, from breakfast to cocktails, in a lush beachfront setting.
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Nu Nu Restaurant
1 Veivers Rd
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Refined Australian dishes, from breakfast to cocktails, in a lush beachfront setting.
Modern, wood-panelled restaurant setting with a relaxed vibe for Asian fusion fine dining and wine in Cairns.
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Tamarind Restaurant
6-8 Wharf St
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Modern, wood-panelled restaurant setting with a relaxed vibe for Asian fusion fine dining and wine in Cairns.
Open-plan restaurant with alfresco seating, for breakfast, cocktails and international dining in Palm Cove.
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OMG Cafe Palm Cove
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Open-plan restaurant with alfresco seating, for breakfast, cocktails and international dining in Palm Cove.
Chic seafront Modern Australian menu with seafood and grill and a lantern-lit bar. Great coktails and live music in Cairns.
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Salt House
2 Pier Point Rd
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Chic seafront Modern Australian menu with seafood and grill and a lantern-lit bar. Great coktails and live music in Cairns.
Adventurous menus featuring native game, herbs and seafood, served in a contemporary dining room with sea views, in Cairns.
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Ochre Restaurant
1 Marlin Parade
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Adventurous menus featuring native game, herbs and seafood, served in a contemporary dining room with sea views, in Cairns.
Refined breakfast lunch and dinner 5 minutes walk from the Cairns Botanical Garden and the Tanks Arts theatre.
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NOA Eat Drink Share
1 Pyne St
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Refined breakfast lunch and dinner 5 minutes walk from the Cairns Botanical Garden and the Tanks Arts theatre.
The Chambers is an iconic venue housing one of Cairns' best cafe, restaurant and bars in the heart of Cairns city.
The Chambers Cafe, Restaurant & Bar
21 Spence St
The Chambers is an iconic venue housing one of Cairns' best cafe, restaurant and bars in the heart of Cairns city.

Coffee

Japanese French fusion cafe Cairns city.
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Chezest Cafe
135 Grafton St
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Japanese French fusion cafe Cairns city.
Local's favourite espresso bar in Cairns City.
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Blackbird Laneway
62 Grafton St
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Local's favourite espresso bar in Cairns City.

Parks and Nature

The Cairns Botanic Gardens is a tropical paradise, renowned as one of the best exhibitions of tropical plants in Australia. Situated in Edge Hill.
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Cairns Botanískur Garður
78-96 Collins Ave
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The Cairns Botanic Gardens is a tropical paradise, renowned as one of the best exhibitions of tropical plants in Australia. Situated in Edge Hill.
Cascade waterfall on Freshwater Creek. A popular spot for a swim on a hot summer day.
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Kristallfossar
Redlynch Intake Road
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Cascade waterfall on Freshwater Creek. A popular spot for a swim on a hot summer day.

Markets and Shopping

Vibrant enclosed marketplace open weekends since 1975 for produce, apparel, gifts & flowers.
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Rusty's Market
89 Grafton St
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Vibrant enclosed marketplace open weekends since 1975 for produce, apparel, gifts & flowers.
Bustling indoor market with many vendors, open evenings for shopping & casual dining.
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Night Markets
71 Esplanade
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Bustling indoor market with many vendors, open evenings for shopping & casual dining.
Home to Tropical North Queensland's most hip and eclectic range of fashion, vintage and food providores.
Oceana Walk Arcade
62 Grafton St
Home to Tropical North Queensland's most hip and eclectic range of fashion, vintage and food providores.
Vibrant shopping mall offering brand-name & big-box retail stores, casual eateries & a supermarket.
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DFO Cairns
274 Mulgrave Road
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Vibrant shopping mall offering brand-name & big-box retail stores, casual eateries & a supermarket.
Cairns' biggest shopping centre.
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Cairns Central Shopping Centre
21 McLeod St
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Cairns' biggest shopping centre.
Retail chain offering a selection of duty-free goods such as handbags, fragrances & more.
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T Galleria by DFS, Cairns
14-16 Abbott St
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Retail chain offering a selection of duty-free goods such as handbags, fragrances & more.