Sightseeing
The gardens are small but provide a great little spot for a short stroll or picnic.
235 locals recommend
Cairns Botanic Gardens
78-96 Collins AveThe gardens are small but provide a great little spot for a short stroll or picnic.
Popular with the locals - a 30 minute circular route to the lookout and back.
18 locals recommend
Red Arrow Walking Track
Popular with the locals - a 30 minute circular route to the lookout and back.
Edge Hill
A hub for trendy cafes and monthly markets
A beautiful spot for a walk, picnic, exercise, photos and people watching.
281 locals recommend
Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
54 EsplanadeA beautiful spot for a walk, picnic, exercise, photos and people watching.
Cuddle a koala, watch a great bird show, see crocs and feed kangaroos. Particularly great for kids.
12 locals recommend
Cairns Tropical Zoo
Captain Cook HighwayCuddle a koala, watch a great bird show, see crocs and feed kangaroos. Particularly great for kids.
The only activity platform on the Agincourt Ribbon Reefs. A host of day and overnight reef trips to choose from. Awesome!
67 locals recommend
Quicksilver Cruises
44 Wharf StThe only activity platform on the Agincourt Ribbon Reefs. A host of day and overnight reef trips to choose from. Awesome!
Our closest park and waterhole. Climbing equipment for older kids. Dog-walking. Picnic tables. A great spot.
14 locals recommend
Goomboora Park
Shale StreetOur closest park and waterhole. Climbing equipment for older kids. Dog-walking. Picnic tables. A great spot.
Blue Arrow Circuit
Like the Red Arrow but longer for exercise enthusiasts.
Low Isles
A beautiful island day trip. Ideal for families with young children.
Crystal Cascades Park
Redlynch Intake RoadTake a dip in crystal clear water
Trinity Beach
Live the life - a locals' beach.
Essentials
Woolworths Redlynch
Just a couple of minutes' drive for groceries.
Food Scene
Noa Tapas & Wine Bar
1 Pyne StreetOne of the best locals' restaurants
This is our almost daily coffee hang out. Great coffee and interesting well priced breakfast.
103 locals recommend
Ozmosis Café Trattoria Bar
116 Collins AveThis is our almost daily coffee hang out. Great coffee and interesting well priced breakfast.
Nu Nu Restaurant
1 Veivers RdA taste of the tropics. Beach-front dining. Quality.
Loved by locals and tourists alike. Delicious dining and a beautiful atmosphere.
39 locals recommend
Bayleaf Balinese Restaurant
Lake StreetLoved by locals and tourists alike. Delicious dining and a beautiful atmosphere.
Bars, restaurants and a beautiful backdrop. Watch the yachts and tour boats come and go.
15 locals recommend
The Pier Cairns
1 Pier Point RdBars, restaurants and a beautiful backdrop. Watch the yachts and tour boats come and go.
Ocean World Seafood Market
379 Sheridan StBest fish and chips
Everything Else
Cairns Airport
Airport AvenueAirport
Crystal Cascades Horse Park
Lot 626 Redlynch Intake RdOur son rides here