Food Scene
Local institution - restaurant on the esplanade - good atmosphere, good food and reasonable prices.
http://www.lunico.com.au
76 locals recommend
L'Unico Trattoria Italiano
75 Vasey EsplanadeLocal institution - restaurant on the esplanade - good atmosphere, good food and reasonable prices.
http://www.lunico.com.au
Has good food and regular entertainment-
Dinner 7 nights - 5:30pm til late
Breakfast and Lunch Thursday to Sunday from 7am
http://www.fratelli.net.au
20 locals recommend
Fratelli on Trinity
99-107 Vasey EsplanadeHas good food and regular entertainment-
Dinner 7 nights - 5:30pm til late
Breakfast and Lunch Thursday to Sunday from 7am
http://www.fratelli.net.au
A favourite with the locals. Consistent good food - good service and great location. It is a good idea to book on Sundays. http://www.vivo.com.au
102 locals recommend
OMG Cafe Palm Cove
A favourite with the locals. Consistent good food - good service and great location. It is a good idea to book on Sundays. http://www.vivo.com.au
Famous restaurant - celebrating 20 years in 2015. Very fine food - great staff - not cheap but worth it. Bookings essential- especially on Sundays (market day).http://salsaportdouglas.com.au
180 locals recommend
Salsa Bar and Grill
26 Wharf StFamous restaurant - celebrating 20 years in 2015. Very fine food - great staff - not cheap but worth it. Bookings essential- especially on Sundays (market day).http://salsaportdouglas.com.au
Cute garden restaurant in beautiful botanic gardens. Worth a visit. Whilst there go across the road to the Lakes- Great walks in the middle of the city - Occasional crocodile sightings...
112 locals recommend
Botanic Gardens Restaurant & Cafe
LOT 400 Collins AveCute garden restaurant in beautiful botanic gardens. Worth a visit. Whilst there go across the road to the Lakes- Great walks in the middle of the city - Occasional crocodile sightings...
Best bakery in town. Fresh baguettes, interesting breads and delicious pastries. About 10/15 min drive. Closed Mon/Tue - get in early as most things are gone by lunch time.
30 locals recommend
Le Crouton
227 Kamerunga RdBest bakery in town. Fresh baguettes, interesting breads and delicious pastries. About 10/15 min drive. Closed Mon/Tue - get in early as most things are gone by lunch time.
Everything Else
Excellent Thai food.
Coastwatcher Shopping Centre Rabaul St, Trinity Beach
07) 4057 6163
Trinity Beach Thai Takeaway
5-9 Rabaul StExcellent Thai food.
Coastwatcher Shopping Centre Rabaul St, Trinity Beach
07) 4057 6163
Earl Hill walking track is the local exercise track and although it has some steep climbs the reward is a magnificent view over the surrounding beaches and the sea. The walk is 1.5km return.
Earl Hill
Earl Hill walking track is the local exercise track and although it has some steep climbs the reward is a magnificent view over the surrounding beaches and the sea. The walk is 1.5km return.
Popular walking track (ie. very busy). 1.5km circuit - lots of steps - good cardio work out.
http://www.cairnsattractions.com.au/explore/getting-back-to-nature/red-arrow-walk.422.html
18 locals recommend
Red Arrow Walking Track
Popular walking track (ie. very busy). 1.5km circuit - lots of steps - good cardio work out.
http://www.cairnsattractions.com.au/explore/getting-back-to-nature/red-arrow-walk.422.html
4km forest walk. Steep at times. Nice forest and some interesting views on to the airport. Can be busy on week-ends.
http://www.mapmyhike.com/au/cairns-queensland/cairns-blue-arrow-track-route-292
6 locals recommend
Blue Arrow Circuit
4km forest walk. Steep at times. Nice forest and some interesting views on to the airport. Can be busy on week-ends.
http://www.mapmyhike.com/au/cairns-queensland/cairns-blue-arrow-track-route-292
Recommended operator for PADI diving course or overnight diving trips.
http://www.prodivecairns.com
Pro Dive Cairns Store
Grafton StreetRecommended operator for PADI diving course or overnight diving trips.
http://www.prodivecairns.com
Essentials
Trinity Beach IGA
40 Lae StSmall supermarket - open till 9pm
Kewarra Beach Family Store
29-33 Poolwood RdLocal groceries shop.
Smaller shopping centre with Coles - Target - Pharmacy - butcher - bakery. Parking underground.
http://www.arkadia.com.au/properties/clifton-village
71 locals recommend
Coles Clifton Beach
Endeavour RoadSmaller shopping centre with Coles - Target - Pharmacy - butcher - bakery. Parking underground.
http://www.arkadia.com.au/properties/clifton-village
Shopping
Closes big shopping centre.
Late night shopping on Thursdays - all shops open till 9pm.
138 locals recommend
Smithfield Shopping Centre station
Closes big shopping centre.
Late night shopping on Thursdays - all shops open till 9pm.
Sightseeing
Very touristy little town - stunning drive along the coast. On Sundays the market attracts tourists and locals. Some beautiful shops and restaurants. http://www.marketscentral.com.au/market/portdou
239 locals recommend
Port Douglas
Very touristy little town - stunning drive along the coast. On Sundays the market attracts tourists and locals. Some beautiful shops and restaurants. http://www.marketscentral.com.au/market/portdou
Beautiful rainforest walk and swim (in designated places only as the boulders can be treacherous). It can be busy. Centre run by the local aboriginal community.
http://www.mossmangorge.com.au
229 locals recommend
Mossman Gorge
Beautiful rainforest walk and swim (in designated places only as the boulders can be treacherous). It can be busy. Centre run by the local aboriginal community.
http://www.mossmangorge.com.au
Cairns's water source. Beautiful views, picnic area. Some walks. 15min drive from cabin. http://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/11804/Lake-Morris-Flyer.pdf
6 locals recommend
Lake Morris
Cairns's water source. Beautiful views, picnic area. Some walks. 15min drive from cabin. http://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/11804/Lake-Morris-Flyer.pdf
Water holes for creek swimming. Walks.
http://www.cairnsattractions.com.au/explore/getting-back-to-nature/crystal-cascades.423.html
8 locals recommend
Crystal Cascades Park
Redlynch Intake RoadWater holes for creek swimming. Walks.
http://www.cairnsattractions.com.au/explore/getting-back-to-nature/crystal-cascades.423.html
On the Tablelands -
From January to November, the markets are held on the 4th Saturday of the month. 7.30am to 12.30 - early start - 50 min drive. http://www.yungaburramarkets.com
62 locals recommend
Yungaburra Markets
4 Maple StOn the Tablelands -
From January to November, the markets are held on the 4th Saturday of the month. 7.30am to 12.30 - early start - 50 min drive. http://www.yungaburramarkets.com
Beautiful swimming spot. Long walk along water pipe path but worth the effort! South of Cairns http://www.cairnsinfo.com/region_guide/index.php?RegionInfoID=37&RegionSubjectID=131
6 locals recommend
Behana Creek
Moller RoadBeautiful swimming spot. Long walk along water pipe path but worth the effort! South of Cairns http://www.cairnsinfo.com/region_guide/index.php?RegionInfoID=37&RegionSubjectID=131
Parks & Nature
Green Arrow