Guidebook for Cairns & Edge Hill
Food Scene
This open-air restaurant has a tropical vibe, great atmosphere and even better food - whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner - making repeat visits part of the attraction. Fantastic share plates for a lazy afternoon eating and drinking. (TIP: Happy Hour every Mon-Fri 3.00-5.00 - discounted share plates, cocktails, beer & wine!). Open every day 7am-10pm. Bookings recommended.
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NOA Eat Drink Share
1 Pyne StThis open-air restaurant has a tropical vibe, great atmosphere and even better food - whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner - making repeat visits part of the attraction. Fantastic share plates for a lazy afternoon eating and drinking. (TIP: Happy Hour every Mon-Fri 3.00-5.00 - discounted share plates, cocktails, beer & wine!). Open every day 7am-10pm. Bookings recommended.
Authentic and delicious Balinese cuisine with option of open-air dining on their deck. Perfect food and ambience for warm, tropical nights. Very popular with locals so book ahead.
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Bayleaf Balinese Restaurant
Lake StreetAuthentic and delicious Balinese cuisine with option of open-air dining on their deck. Perfect food and ambience for warm, tropical nights. Very popular with locals so book ahead.
Perrotta's is a short stroll from the lagoon, up Shield St right next to Cairns Art Gallery. Siting on their deck is a great way to spend the afternoon as people walk by. Their open-air deck is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
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Perrotta's at the Gallery
38 Abbott StPerrotta's is a short stroll from the lagoon, up Shield St right next to Cairns Art Gallery. Siting on their deck is a great way to spend the afternoon as people walk by. Their open-air deck is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Great spot on the Esplanade to grab a burger. Lots of burgers to choose from and gluten-free buns. Also try the sweet potato fries!
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Grill'd Cairns
77 EsplanadeGreat spot on the Esplanade to grab a burger. Lots of burgers to choose from and gluten-free buns. Also try the sweet potato fries!
This place sells coffee - and that's it. A huge selection of coffee beans to try or to takeaway.
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Cruze Coffee
105 Grafton StThis place sells coffee - and that's it. A huge selection of coffee beans to try or to takeaway.
A great Thai restaurant on the corner of Richardson St and Pease St just a short walk from Edge Hill roundabout. Authentic Thai food with a menu that is a little different to the usual Thai restaurant. Great for informal dining or takeaway. Very popular with the locals, so bookings are recommended.
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Samgasat Thai Cuisine
271 Pease StA great Thai restaurant on the corner of Richardson St and Pease St just a short walk from Edge Hill roundabout. Authentic Thai food with a menu that is a little different to the usual Thai restaurant. Great for informal dining or takeaway. Very popular with the locals, so bookings are recommended.
Great little family-run restaurant with a good selection of traditional style Japanese meals. Sushi, sashimi, gyoza, tempura, karaage chicken and weekly specials - all great. Open for lunch and dinner most nights in the centre of Edge Hill village.
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Haruka Japanese Cuisine
124-126 Collins AveGreat little family-run restaurant with a good selection of traditional style Japanese meals. Sushi, sashimi, gyoza, tempura, karaage chicken and weekly specials - all great. Open for lunch and dinner most nights in the centre of Edge Hill village.
The Prawn Star is an old fishing trawler docked in Cairns Marlin Marina set up as a relaxed pop-up, informal restaurant. It started with one trawler, due to it's popularity, it's now four trawlers moored up next to one another. A simple menu of fresh seafood platters, freshly caught prawns, bugs and crabs and beer, with the unique location adding to the whole experience. Informal dining and great value compared to the established seafood restaurants close by. Prawn Star Cairns is located on E Finger, Marlin Marina Cairns (next to Salt House) and is open 7 days a week, 11am to 9pm. Limited seating so it doesn't take much to get busy, so head there in the afternoon or early evening, or book ahead on their website.
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Prawn Star
The Prawn Star is an old fishing trawler docked in Cairns Marlin Marina set up as a relaxed pop-up, informal restaurant. It started with one trawler, due to it's popularity, it's now four trawlers moored up next to one another. A simple menu of fresh seafood platters, freshly caught prawns, bugs and crabs and beer, with the unique location adding to the whole experience. Informal dining and great value compared to the established seafood restaurants close by. Prawn Star Cairns is located on E Finger, Marlin Marina Cairns (next to Salt House) and is open 7 days a week, 11am to 9pm. Limited seating so it doesn't take much to get busy, so head there in the afternoon or early evening, or book ahead on their website.
Small, friendly espresso bar in the heart of Edge Hill, brought to you by White Whale Coffee Roasters. Great for a quick coffee or takeaway. You can even order ahead by downloading their app. Look for Whitewhale Coffee Roasters in the App store. Only small bites to eat. (TIP: Donut day is every Friday! Get there early!)
Teddy Espresso
120 Collins AvenueSmall, friendly espresso bar in the heart of Edge Hill, brought to you by White Whale Coffee Roasters. Great for a quick coffee or takeaway. You can even order ahead by downloading their app. Look for Whitewhale Coffee Roasters in the App store. Only small bites to eat. (TIP: Donut day is every Friday! Get there early!)
If you’re in the mood for cocktails, tequilla and Mexican food with a modern twist - you’re in luck! Difficult to recommend anything specific, as every dish is delicious! Bookings recommended!
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Guerrilla Cairns
120 Collins AvenueIf you’re in the mood for cocktails, tequilla and Mexican food with a modern twist - you’re in luck! Difficult to recommend anything specific, as every dish is delicious! Bookings recommended!
Blackbird Laneway
62 Grafton StGreat little coffee shop
Bakery & café by day, pizza restaurant by night. Great pizza with a very local vibe. Bakery and Pizza restaurant are run individually - search for Woodward St Pizza on Facebook for restaurant bookings and takeaway pizza. Quite small and popular with locals so wise to call ahead. Open for pizza Tues-Sun 4pm-9pm.
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Woodward St Bakery
216 Woodward StBakery & café by day, pizza restaurant by night. Great pizza with a very local vibe. Bakery and Pizza restaurant are run individually - search for Woodward St Pizza on Facebook for restaurant bookings and takeaway pizza. Quite small and popular with locals so wise to call ahead. Open for pizza Tues-Sun 4pm-9pm.
Great spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. All the usual suspects for breakfast options but we recommend their tea-smoked trout which was a winner for breakfast. Week days usually have lunch and evening specials - we went on pasta night, which again was great. Highly recommended.
Palooka
Great spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. All the usual suspects for breakfast options but we recommend their tea-smoked trout which was a winner for breakfast. Week days usually have lunch and evening specials - we went on pasta night, which again was great. Highly recommended.
Very popular breakfast option with locals and visitors alike - just 5 minutes walk along Collins Avenue from Bombora Lodge. Breakfast tortilla is great and also plenty of healthy options. Italian Trattoria in the evening with pizza and pasta.
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Ozmosis Café Trattoria Bar
116 Collins AveVery popular breakfast option with locals and visitors alike - just 5 minutes walk along Collins Avenue from Bombora Lodge. Breakfast tortilla is great and also plenty of healthy options. Italian Trattoria in the evening with pizza and pasta.
Authentic Indian food located right on Edge Hill roundabout. All dishes are made to order, so they can take a while, but always well worth the wait. An easy excuse to order starters too as they are equally as delicious! Another favourite of your hosts. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week.
Spicy Bite Edge Hill
Authentic Indian food located right on Edge Hill roundabout. All dishes are made to order, so they can take a while, but always well worth the wait. An easy excuse to order starters too as they are equally as delicious! Another favourite of your hosts. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week.
Drinks & Nightlife
A great small bar hidden away down an alleyway a short stroll from the Esplanade - more akin to what you would expect to find down an alleyway in Melbourne or Sydney. Fantastic for late night cocktails, whiskey and a great selection of beers. And they now have a dedicated gin bar on the opposite side of the laneway.
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Three Wolves
32 Abbott StA great small bar hidden away down an alleyway a short stroll from the Esplanade - more akin to what you would expect to find down an alleyway in Melbourne or Sydney. Fantastic for late night cocktails, whiskey and a great selection of beers. And they now have a dedicated gin bar on the opposite side of the laneway.
Great central spot for a beer and a steak or pizza, watching everyone pass by on the Esplanade. A Cairns institution.
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Rattle N Hum
67 EsplanadeGreat central spot for a beer and a steak or pizza, watching everyone pass by on the Esplanade. A Cairns institution.
Great open-air bar and restaurant, overlooking the Cairns marina. Perfect spot for a sunset cocktail or a romantic dinner. Live music on most nights and specials on Sundays.
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Salt House
2 Pier Point RdGreat open-air bar and restaurant, overlooking the Cairns marina. Perfect spot for a sunset cocktail or a romantic dinner. Live music on most nights and specials on Sundays.
Top floor bar and restaurant with great views over the lagoon and beyond. Great place to have a sundowner drink soaking up the view. Located on the top floor of Oaks Cairns Hotel, accessed via lift on Shields St just behind McDonalds.
Restaurant Oak & Vine - Cairns
63 EsplanadeTop floor bar and restaurant with great views over the lagoon and beyond. Great place to have a sundowner drink soaking up the view. Located on the top floor of Oaks Cairns Hotel, accessed via lift on Shields St just behind McDonalds.
Swanky bar and restaurant located on the top floor of Crystalbrook Riley's circular tower - providing impressive views over Cairns Esplanade and out to the coral sea. Accessed via lift within Crystalbrook Riley. Great cocktails and tapas share plates. Busy on a weekend - bookings advised for groups.
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Rocco by Crystalbrook | Esplanade
141 EsplanadeSwanky bar and restaurant located on the top floor of Crystalbrook Riley's circular tower - providing impressive views over Cairns Esplanade and out to the coral sea. Accessed via lift within Crystalbrook Riley. Great cocktails and tapas share plates. Busy on a weekend - bookings advised for groups.
Small bar tucked away down an alleyway off Spence St, serving their own craft beer produced by Coral Sea Brewing, an independent microbrewery. It's small size makes it super friendly and their beers perfectly match the tropical climate.
Coral Sea Brewing Taproom
Bank LaneSmall bar tucked away down an alleyway off Spence St, serving their own craft beer produced by Coral Sea Brewing, an independent microbrewery. It's small size makes it super friendly and their beers perfectly match the tropical climate.
Large, spacious local brewery located right on the wharf beside the Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal. Good selection of local beers, as well as burgers, pizza and all the other usual suspects you would find on a bar menu.
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Hemingway's Brewery Cairns Wharf
Wharf StreetLarge, spacious local brewery located right on the wharf beside the Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal. Good selection of local beers, as well as burgers, pizza and all the other usual suspects you would find on a bar menu.
The elevated location provides impressive views of the Esplanade and coral sea, and the extensive drinks menu should satisfy every taste. Great spot for a sunny, late afternoon or barmy night, enjoying a cocktail with a view. Located upstairs in Chrystalbrook Flynn Hotel, above the Boardwalk Social, in a central location on the Esplanade.
Whiskey and Wine by Crystalbrook
85 EsplanadeThe elevated location provides impressive views of the Esplanade and coral sea, and the extensive drinks menu should satisfy every taste. Great spot for a sunny, late afternoon or barmy night, enjoying a cocktail with a view. Located upstairs in Chrystalbrook Flynn Hotel, above the Boardwalk Social, in a central location on the Esplanade.
Narrow Track Distilling is a tiny distillery and bar in Stratford, just a few minutes drive from Bombora Lodge. Great small batch gin - visit their distillery for gin tastings and gin cocktails in their small, informal bar in their distillery warehouse. Open 12pm-5pm Weds to Sat.
Narrow Tracks Distilling
60-70 Magazine StreetNarrow Track Distilling is a tiny distillery and bar in Stratford, just a few minutes drive from Bombora Lodge. Great small batch gin - visit their distillery for gin tastings and gin cocktails in their small, informal bar in their distillery warehouse. Open 12pm-5pm Weds to Sat.
The Fox Small Bar is a small bar in Stratford, just a few minutes drive from Bombora Lodge. Incredible wine, spirits and cocktail menu, with cheese and cured meats to make the perfect accompaniment for a sunny Saturday arvo drink. Open Tues-Sun 3pm-10pm.
The Fox Small Bar
9 Kamerunga RoadThe Fox Small Bar is a small bar in Stratford, just a few minutes drive from Bombora Lodge. Incredible wine, spirits and cocktail menu, with cheese and cured meats to make the perfect accompaniment for a sunny Saturday arvo drink. Open Tues-Sun 3pm-10pm.
Great local brewery with wide selection of beers. Informal bar within their brewery warehouse with views out to the cane fields. Also a food truck on site every weekend. Open Weds-Sun 12pm-7pm.
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Macalister Brewing Company
6 Danbulan StGreat local brewery with wide selection of beers. Informal bar within their brewery warehouse with views out to the cane fields. Also a food truck on site every weekend. Open Weds-Sun 12pm-7pm.
Parks & Nature
The World Heritage listed Cairns Botanical Gardens, established in 1886, is a well-established tropical gardens featuring rare and exotic plants, palms and trees and is renowned as one of Australia's best tropical displays. Great to wander along the paths and it's free entry too. Only a 5 minute walk from Bombora Lodge.
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Cairns Botaniske hage
78-96 Collins AveThe World Heritage listed Cairns Botanical Gardens, established in 1886, is a well-established tropical gardens featuring rare and exotic plants, palms and trees and is renowned as one of Australia's best tropical displays. Great to wander along the paths and it's free entry too. Only a 5 minute walk from Bombora Lodge.
A mangrove and rainforest boardwalk leads from the Cairns Botanic Gardens on Collins Avenue to Centenary Lakes on Greenslopes St. A good place for a picnic, lie in the shade and read a good book, have a BBQ or a try a spot of birdwatching.
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Greenslopes St at Centenary Lakes station
A mangrove and rainforest boardwalk leads from the Cairns Botanic Gardens on Collins Avenue to Centenary Lakes on Greenslopes St. A good place for a picnic, lie in the shade and read a good book, have a BBQ or a try a spot of birdwatching.
It's not called the Great Barrier Reef for nothing. And a visit to Cairns, being the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, is not complete without a visit to the reef. Book a day trip with one of the many dive boats for a dive or snorkel on the reef. We worked on the reef as dive instructors for several years, so feel free to ask us any questions.
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Great Barrier Reef
It's not called the Great Barrier Reef for nothing. And a visit to Cairns, being the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, is not complete without a visit to the reef. Book a day trip with one of the many dive boats for a dive or snorkel on the reef. We worked on the reef as dive instructors for several years, so feel free to ask us any questions.
Well worth a day trip, only 2 hours drive north of Cairns. With many walking trials, boardwalks, secret swim holes and deserted white sandy beaches, the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest has lots of places to explore. The beautiful, ancient rainforest surroundings is home to the oldest continually surviving rainforest anywhere on earth. Go and explore!
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Daintree Rainforest
2333 Cape Tribulation RdWell worth a day trip, only 2 hours drive north of Cairns. With many walking trials, boardwalks, secret swim holes and deserted white sandy beaches, the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest has lots of places to explore. The beautiful, ancient rainforest surroundings is home to the oldest continually surviving rainforest anywhere on earth. Go and explore!
Lake Morris (also known as Copperlode Dam) is the major water supply for Cairns and is surrounded by beautiful rainforest-covered hills. The 16 kilometre access road, Lake Morris Road, climbs steadily along the face of the Whitfield Range. Magnificent scenic panoramas can be seen from the lookout points on the road, which passes through various landscapes including pristine rainforest. Lake Morris Road is a popular, but challenging, training circuit for fit cyclists and runners!
BBQ facilities are available near the dam but water activities (swimming, boating etc) are not permitted.
Lake Morris Kiosk
Lake Morris (also known as Copperlode Dam) is the major water supply for Cairns and is surrounded by beautiful rainforest-covered hills. The 16 kilometre access road, Lake Morris Road, climbs steadily along the face of the Whitfield Range. Magnificent scenic panoramas can be seen from the lookout points on the road, which passes through various landscapes including pristine rainforest. Lake Morris Road is a popular, but challenging, training circuit for fit cyclists and runners!
BBQ facilities are available near the dam but water activities (swimming, boating etc) are not permitted.
An elevated rainforest walkway provides spectacular views of the waterfalls, especially during wet season when they are in full flow and very powerful.
Lots of other walking trails both short and long, with fantastic rainforest views all around. Kuranda is a touristy village close by with lots of shops and cafes.
Get there by self-drive car up the steep, winding roads, or alternatively catch the Kuranda Scenic Railway from Cairns Railway Station or the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway from Smithfield, both of which provide great views over the rainforest canopy. The waterfalls are an incredible sight, especially after a lot of rain.
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Barron Falls
Coondoo StreetAn elevated rainforest walkway provides spectacular views of the waterfalls, especially during wet season when they are in full flow and very powerful.
Lots of other walking trails both short and long, with fantastic rainforest views all around. Kuranda is a touristy village close by with lots of shops and cafes.
Get there by self-drive car up the steep, winding roads, or alternatively catch the Kuranda Scenic Railway from Cairns Railway Station or the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway from Smithfield, both of which provide great views over the rainforest canopy. The waterfalls are an incredible sight, especially after a lot of rain.
The steep and iconic shape of Walsh's Pyramid can be seen to the south from most locations across Cairns. You could be forgiven for thinking it is a tree covered man-made pyramid – the shape is almost perfect, but it is the highest freestanding natural pyramid in the world.
The mountain is 922m tall and quite steep so you need to be fit and healthy to make the climb to the summit. For experienced hikers, the ascent and descent can take approx 3 hours. Allow for longer if you are not an avid hiker or if you are taking kids with you. Well worth it for the views from the summit.
From Cairns, drive 30 mins south past the small town of Gordonvale.
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Walshs Pyramid
The steep and iconic shape of Walsh's Pyramid can be seen to the south from most locations across Cairns. You could be forgiven for thinking it is a tree covered man-made pyramid – the shape is almost perfect, but it is the highest freestanding natural pyramid in the world.
The mountain is 922m tall and quite steep so you need to be fit and healthy to make the climb to the summit. For experienced hikers, the ascent and descent can take approx 3 hours. Allow for longer if you are not an avid hiker or if you are taking kids with you. Well worth it for the views from the summit.
From Cairns, drive 30 mins south past the small town of Gordonvale.
For the energetic explorer, enjoy a walk or run up the popular Mount Whitfield walking tracks and be rewarded with rainforest-clad valleys, and views of Cairns, the airport and across the Coral Sea to the Great Barrier Reef. The Red Arrow circuit is a popular exercise route with locals (including your hosts!) and makes a perfect 5km circuit from the house. The short, steep climb through the stunning rainforest is the perfect workout first thing in the morning or just before sunset!
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Mount Whitfield Conservation Park
Collins AvenueFor the energetic explorer, enjoy a walk or run up the popular Mount Whitfield walking tracks and be rewarded with rainforest-clad valleys, and views of Cairns, the airport and across the Coral Sea to the Great Barrier Reef. The Red Arrow circuit is a popular exercise route with locals (including your hosts!) and makes a perfect 5km circuit from the house. The short, steep climb through the stunning rainforest is the perfect workout first thing in the morning or just before sunset!
Surrounded by lush rainforest, the Babinda Boulders is an icon Cairns attraction and popular swimming hole south of Cairns. The creek is lined with huge boulders and the clear fresh water weaves between the obstacles to fill large pools where people can swim. Just behind Babinda Boulders is Mt Bartle Frere, Queensland's tallest mountain, from which Babinda Creek's cool water originates. Great for a cool swim all year round, a picnic and a walk. To get there, turn off the Bruce Highway about 65km south of Cairns to Babinda township. In Babinda follow Munro St through the middle of town and drive 7km down the Boulders road until you reach the carpark and picnic area.
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Babinda Boulders
1 Munro StSurrounded by lush rainforest, the Babinda Boulders is an icon Cairns attraction and popular swimming hole south of Cairns. The creek is lined with huge boulders and the clear fresh water weaves between the obstacles to fill large pools where people can swim. Just behind Babinda Boulders is Mt Bartle Frere, Queensland's tallest mountain, from which Babinda Creek's cool water originates. Great for a cool swim all year round, a picnic and a walk. To get there, turn off the Bruce Highway about 65km south of Cairns to Babinda township. In Babinda follow Munro St through the middle of town and drive 7km down the Boulders road until you reach the carpark and picnic area.
Mossman Gorge is located in the southern part of the Daintree National Park. A pristine rainforest-clad valley with plenty of walking tracks, viewpoints and swimming locations. If you are self-driving, call in on the way to the Daintree or it's worth a day trip from Cairns in itself. A beautiful spot. Get there early to avoid the crowds.
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Mossman Gorge
Mossman Gorge is located in the southern part of the Daintree National Park. A pristine rainforest-clad valley with plenty of walking tracks, viewpoints and swimming locations. If you are self-driving, call in on the way to the Daintree or it's worth a day trip from Cairns in itself. A beautiful spot. Get there early to avoid the crowds.
Behana Gorge is in Wooroonooran National Park about an hours drive south of Cairns. With pristine swimming holes, breathtaking views and stunning waterfalls that flow into a deep granite gorge, Behana is a spectacular sight all year round. The waterfalls at the top of the gorge are called Clamshell Falls.
To get there, drive South from Cairns. Shortly after Gordonvale, look out for a right turn on Behana Gorge Rd. Follow signs and from the car park, it's about a 3km walk following the track next to a large water pipe (Behana Gorge is part of Cairns Regional Council water catchment).
If you what to go canyoning down Behana Gorge, check out Cairns Cayoning for half and full day trips of abseiling, cliff jumping, sliding and swimming down the gorge.
Clamshell Falls
Behana Gorge RoadBehana Gorge is in Wooroonooran National Park about an hours drive south of Cairns. With pristine swimming holes, breathtaking views and stunning waterfalls that flow into a deep granite gorge, Behana is a spectacular sight all year round. The waterfalls at the top of the gorge are called Clamshell Falls.
To get there, drive South from Cairns. Shortly after Gordonvale, look out for a right turn on Behana Gorge Rd. Follow signs and from the car park, it's about a 3km walk following the track next to a large water pipe (Behana Gorge is part of Cairns Regional Council water catchment).
If you what to go canyoning down Behana Gorge, check out Cairns Cayoning for half and full day trips of abseiling, cliff jumping, sliding and swimming down the gorge.
Davies Creek is a favourite swimming spot for Cairns locals in Dinden National Park, which straddles the Lamb Range, the string of mountains behind Cairns. Davies Creek Falls is a magnificent waterfall cascading over huge granite boulders. Also close by is the impressive Clohesy River fig tree, camp grounds, walking trails and purpose-built mountain bike trails.
Along the creek, there are plenty of swimming spots to have a dip in the cool clear waters or relax on the sun-warmed water-sculpted rocks beside Davies Creek.
Davies Creek
Davies Creek is a favourite swimming spot for Cairns locals in Dinden National Park, which straddles the Lamb Range, the string of mountains behind Cairns. Davies Creek Falls is a magnificent waterfall cascading over huge granite boulders. Also close by is the impressive Clohesy River fig tree, camp grounds, walking trails and purpose-built mountain bike trails.
Along the creek, there are plenty of swimming spots to have a dip in the cool clear waters or relax on the sun-warmed water-sculpted rocks beside Davies Creek.
Lambs Head, otherwise known as Kahlpahlim Rock, is the highest point on the Lamb Range, the range of mountains behind Cairns, in Dinden National Park. This challenging 12km walk is steep but rewards the experienced walker with magnificent views from the large granite boulders over the rainforest-clad mountains into the distance. This walk takes 4-6 hrs for experienced walkers only - need to be self-sufficient with water, food and navigation skills. Features a range of environments from rainforests, open woodlands, hard climbs up granite boulders and multiple awesome lookouts.
Lambs Head
Lambs Head, otherwise known as Kahlpahlim Rock, is the highest point on the Lamb Range, the range of mountains behind Cairns, in Dinden National Park. This challenging 12km walk is steep but rewards the experienced walker with magnificent views from the large granite boulders over the rainforest-clad mountains into the distance. This walk takes 4-6 hrs for experienced walkers only - need to be self-sufficient with water, food and navigation skills. Features a range of environments from rainforests, open woodlands, hard climbs up granite boulders and multiple awesome lookouts.
Arts & Culture
The Tanks Art Centre hosts music, performance, theatre and visual art exhibitions throughout the year. Located right next to the Cairns Botanic Gardens. Tanks Arts Centre also presents Sunday Markets, held on the last Sunday of every month from April to November, 9am – 2pm. Tanks Monthly Markets are a unique slice of cultural life in the tropics with a full complement of stallholders. Plus enjoy local musicians, food and refreshments on this free, family fun day.
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Tanks Arts Centre
46 Collins AveThe Tanks Art Centre hosts music, performance, theatre and visual art exhibitions throughout the year. Located right next to the Cairns Botanic Gardens. Tanks Arts Centre also presents Sunday Markets, held on the last Sunday of every month from April to November, 9am – 2pm. Tanks Monthly Markets are a unique slice of cultural life in the tropics with a full complement of stallholders. Plus enjoy local musicians, food and refreshments on this free, family fun day.
Essentials
Local grocery store in Edge Hill with a very good selection considering it's small footprint. TIP: Amazing fresh artisan sourdough from Wild Yeast bakery available every weekend!
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Friendly Grocer Edge Hill
87 Woodward StLocal grocery store in Edge Hill with a very good selection considering it's small footprint. TIP: Amazing fresh artisan sourdough from Wild Yeast bakery available every weekend!
Large supermarket with a huge selection, including many local suppliers.
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Piccones SUPA IGA Pease St
159 Pease StLarge supermarket with a huge selection, including many local suppliers.
Local bottleshop in Edge Hill village. Great selection of wines, beer and spirits for it's size, great value too.
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Liquorland Edge Hill Bottleshop
Pease StreetLocal bottleshop in Edge Hill village. Great selection of wines, beer and spirits for it's size, great value too.
Brumby's
86 Woodward StLocal bakery in Edge Hill village.
Award winning butcher's shop in the heart of Edge Hill. Established in 1935 and continues to get better. Incredible selection of quality products, many locally sourced. It's the only place we buy our meat.
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Edge Hill Butchery
136 Collins AveAward winning butcher's shop in the heart of Edge Hill. Established in 1935 and continues to get better. Incredible selection of quality products, many locally sourced. It's the only place we buy our meat.
Great little deli in Edge Hill village just opposite Edge Hill service station. Great selection of cheese, cured meats, gourmet groceries, artisan bread and more. All you need to make the perfect grazing table or picnic. Just a short stroll from Bombora Lodge.
Fresh in the Village
137 Collins AveGreat little deli in Edge Hill village just opposite Edge Hill service station. Great selection of cheese, cured meats, gourmet groceries, artisan bread and more. All you need to make the perfect grazing table or picnic. Just a short stroll from Bombora Lodge.
Great selection of fresh seafood and made-to-order takeaway fish and chips.
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Ocean World Seafood Market
379 Sheridan StGreat selection of fresh seafood and made-to-order takeaway fish and chips.
Sightseeing
Crystal Cascades is one of the secrets of Tropical North Queensland that locals wish they could hide from visitors, accessible only by 30 minutes self drive out of Cairns.
It is a secluded freshwater swimming hole and short walking track hidden in a tropical rainforest. A series of small waterfalls flow into large pools surrounded by large impressive granite boulders.
BBQ and picnic tables are provided in the area with a toilet/change room block close-by. Perfect for an easy half-day trip out.
There is no public transport to the pools. Drive to the suburb of Redlynch, then follow the signs to the end of the road.
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Crystal Cascades
Redlynch Intake RoadCrystal Cascades is one of the secrets of Tropical North Queensland that locals wish they could hide from visitors, accessible only by 30 minutes self drive out of Cairns.
It is a secluded freshwater swimming hole and short walking track hidden in a tropical rainforest. A series of small waterfalls flow into large pools surrounded by large impressive granite boulders.
BBQ and picnic tables are provided in the area with a toilet/change room block close-by. Perfect for an easy half-day trip out.
There is no public transport to the pools. Drive to the suburb of Redlynch, then follow the signs to the end of the road.
The Atherton Tablelands makes a great self-drive day trip from Cairns, with many points of interest. Take the route north or south from Cairns. North, follow signs for Kuranda, and then on to Mareeba and south to Atherton. In the south direction, head to Gordonvale, then head inland towards Yungaburra and Atherton. Lots of natural places to explore, heaps of waterfalls such as Millaa Millaa falls, Curtain Fig Tree, Lake Tinaroo, Lake Eacham. And plenty of food, wine and coffee places to stop and enjoy.
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Atherton
The Atherton Tablelands makes a great self-drive day trip from Cairns, with many points of interest. Take the route north or south from Cairns. North, follow signs for Kuranda, and then on to Mareeba and south to Atherton. In the south direction, head to Gordonvale, then head inland towards Yungaburra and Atherton. Lots of natural places to explore, heaps of waterfalls such as Millaa Millaa falls, Curtain Fig Tree, Lake Tinaroo, Lake Eacham. And plenty of food, wine and coffee places to stop and enjoy.
Entertainment & Activities
The Cairns Lagoon on the Esplanade is free and perfect for relaxing and floating around in with views out towards the reef. The surrounding grassed areas provides heaps of shade and BBQ facilities. Changing facilities also on site. And Muddy's splash playground and waterpark for the little ones is a short stroll down the Esplanade.
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Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
54 EsplanadeThe Cairns Lagoon on the Esplanade is free and perfect for relaxing and floating around in with views out towards the reef. The surrounding grassed areas provides heaps of shade and BBQ facilities. Changing facilities also on site. And Muddy's splash playground and waterpark for the little ones is a short stroll down the Esplanade.
A quick 45 minute boat ride from Cairns marina and you will find yourself on a tropical island that feels a lot further away! Plenty of tracks to explore, go for a snorkel, or simply soak up the sun on one of the beaches looking out into the turquoise waters of the Great Barrier Reef. Several cafes and restaurants to choose from on the island. A great day trip from Cairns.
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Fitzroy Island
A quick 45 minute boat ride from Cairns marina and you will find yourself on a tropical island that feels a lot further away! Plenty of tracks to explore, go for a snorkel, or simply soak up the sun on one of the beaches looking out into the turquoise waters of the Great Barrier Reef. Several cafes and restaurants to choose from on the island. A great day trip from Cairns.
Green Island is the island that is visible out to sea from Cairns and is only a 45 min boat ride away. Plenty of activities to do, from a Discover SCUBA dive, snorkel or glass bottom boat, to exploring the trails or simply lying on the beach. The walking track that goes right around the island takes about an hour to walk and gets you away from the crowds.
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Green Island Resort
Green Island is the island that is visible out to sea from Cairns and is only a 45 min boat ride away. Plenty of activities to do, from a Discover SCUBA dive, snorkel or glass bottom boat, to exploring the trails or simply lying on the beach. The walking track that goes right around the island takes about an hour to walk and gets you away from the crowds.
If you want to excercise and swim some laps, then instead of the Cairns Esplanade Lagoon, head to the Torbruk Memorial Pool instead. It has an Olympic size pool, two 25 metre pools, a wadding pool and the Flowrider Wave Pool for honing your skills riding the perfect wave. With plenty of shade sails perfectly designed to keep you out of the sun when it gets too hot. Change rooms and cafe also on site.
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Tobruk Memorial Pool
370 Sheridan StIf you want to excercise and swim some laps, then instead of the Cairns Esplanade Lagoon, head to the Torbruk Memorial Pool instead. It has an Olympic size pool, two 25 metre pools, a wadding pool and the Flowrider Wave Pool for honing your skills riding the perfect wave. With plenty of shade sails perfectly designed to keep you out of the sun when it gets too hot. Change rooms and cafe also on site.
For an adrenalin rush, test your fear factor with a bungy jump at AJ Hackett. The jumping tower is perched above a gorgeous pool with stunning views of the surrounding rainforest and out towards the Coral Sea. If the idea of throwing yourself off a high tower towards a shallow pool with a giant rubber band attached to your ankles is a bit too much, then try the Minjin Swing - a giant multi-person swing swoops you over the treetops.
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AJ Hackett Cairns
McGregor RoadFor an adrenalin rush, test your fear factor with a bungy jump at AJ Hackett. The jumping tower is perched above a gorgeous pool with stunning views of the surrounding rainforest and out towards the Coral Sea. If the idea of throwing yourself off a high tower towards a shallow pool with a giant rubber band attached to your ankles is a bit too much, then try the Minjin Swing - a giant multi-person swing swoops you over the treetops.
Widely regarded as the best white water rafting location in Australia, a full day trip of white water rafting the Tully river south of Cairns is a great day out. Fantastic, expert and fun guides tailor your experience to your skill level - making no prior experience necessary. For the more adventurous, add some rock jumping, rapid swimming and waterfall plunges to your rafting day out with the Xtreme tour. If you only have half a day available, they also do afternoon rafting trips to the Barron River, just north of Cairns.
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Raging Thunder Adventures
36 Barry StWidely regarded as the best white water rafting location in Australia, a full day trip of white water rafting the Tully river south of Cairns is a great day out. Fantastic, expert and fun guides tailor your experience to your skill level - making no prior experience necessary. For the more adventurous, add some rock jumping, rapid swimming and waterfall plunges to your rafting day out with the Xtreme tour. If you only have half a day available, they also do afternoon rafting trips to the Barron River, just north of Cairns.
Cairns Aquarium, conveniently located in the centre of Cairns, is a public aquarium where you can see and interact with the incredible plants, animals and habitats found only in Tropical North Queensland, a region which borders two World Heritage listed environments: The Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest. Well worth a visit for all the family.
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Cairns Aquarium
5 Florence StCairns Aquarium, conveniently located in the centre of Cairns, is a public aquarium where you can see and interact with the incredible plants, animals and habitats found only in Tropical North Queensland, a region which borders two World Heritage listed environments: The Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest. Well worth a visit for all the family.
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, only a 30 minute drive north, is a tourist attraction with one of Australia's longest running crocodile shows.
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Hartleys krokodilleventyr
Captain Cook HighwayHartley's Crocodile Adventures, only a 30 minute drive north, is a tourist attraction with one of Australia's longest running crocodile shows.
Because there is nothing quite like jumping out of a plane, and what better place to do it than with the backdrop of tropical Cairns, with it's surrounding rainforest and out to the coral sea. Possible year round due to the conducive warm climate.
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Skydive Cairns
11 Spence StreetBecause there is nothing quite like jumping out of a plane, and what better place to do it than with the backdrop of tropical Cairns, with it's surrounding rainforest and out to the coral sea. Possible year round due to the conducive warm climate.