Casey's Guidebook
Sightseeing
beautiful place to visit for a coffee or even a picnic! The gardens give a true sense of the tropical paradise we live in!
Cairns Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre
64 Collins Avebeautiful place to visit for a coffee or even a picnic! The gardens give a true sense of the tropical paradise we live in!
A true up close experience with the creatures out on the Great Barrier Reef! The aquarium takes you on the journey of a rain drop from the top of the mountains all the way to the GBR. Highly recommend!
152 locals recommend
Cairns Aquarium
5 Florence StA true up close experience with the creatures out on the Great Barrier Reef! The aquarium takes you on the journey of a rain drop from the top of the mountains all the way to the GBR. Highly recommend!
Soak up some sun at our beautiful lagoon! Centrally located with plenty of BBQs and grass space to enjoy the day! There is a Woolworths grocery shop close by so definitely run in and grab some snags for a BBQ!
281 locals recommend
Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
54 EsplanadeSoak up some sun at our beautiful lagoon! Centrally located with plenty of BBQs and grass space to enjoy the day! There is a Woolworths grocery shop close by so definitely run in and grab some snags for a BBQ!
100% worth doing and I recommend booking early! Sit back and enjoy the experience of time traveling to back when it was originally built! Go Gold class if you want an elevated experience with cakes and cookies and tea/coffee or even a glass of wine!
32 locals recommend
Kuranda Scenic Railway
100% worth doing and I recommend booking early! Sit back and enjoy the experience of time traveling to back when it was originally built! Go Gold class if you want an elevated experience with cakes and cookies and tea/coffee or even a glass of wine!
A true beach get away. Go up for the day for a nice bite to eat and relax on the beach!
There is a bus to Palm Cove so no car required!
153 locals recommend
Palm Cove
A true beach get away. Go up for the day for a nice bite to eat and relax on the beach!
There is a bus to Palm Cove so no car required!
Beautiful swimming hole with free bbqs. Search Redlynch "The rocks". You can lazy river down this with tubes and it ends at the park.
14 locals recommend
Goomboora Park
Shale StreetBeautiful swimming hole with free bbqs. Search Redlynch "The rocks". You can lazy river down this with tubes and it ends at the park.
Crystal Cascades Hiking Trail
Lake Morris RoadBeautiful place to cool off on a hot summer day
Great swimming hole! bring a picnic and enjoy! Less crowded than Crystal
29 locals recommend
Stoney Creek
Stoney Creek RoadGreat swimming hole! bring a picnic and enjoy! Less crowded than Crystal
Fitzroy Island
Great for a day trip of snorkeling and a hike!
An easy day trip to see some spectacular views or even go camping!
12 locals recommend
Davies Creek Falls
Davies Creek RoadAn easy day trip to see some spectacular views or even go camping!
Beautiful water fall that is an easy hike. Go for a swim and enjoy the views!
13 locals recommend
Emerald Creek Falls
Beautiful water fall that is an easy hike. Go for a swim and enjoy the views!
Food Scene
The place to be on a Friday-Sunday morning. Start your morning with some breakfast from one of the many food trucks, then head to the shops to grab a few souvenirs or a dress! Finish off with picking up some amazing produce to cook that evening! Grab different fruit and veg that you will not find anywhere else!
225 locals recommend
Rusty's Market
89 Grafton StThe place to be on a Friday-Sunday morning. Start your morning with some breakfast from one of the many food trucks, then head to the shops to grab a few souvenirs or a dress! Finish off with picking up some amazing produce to cook that evening! Grab different fruit and veg that you will not find anywhere else!
Neighbourhoods
Earl Hill Summit Track
Flagship DriveGreat for exercise with a nice view up top
Entertainment
Head up the Kuranda range and go to the Drive-in! They have fair pricing and great food options. A true chance to feel nostalgic or like you have gone back in time.
Mareeba Drive-In
5303 Kennedy HwyHead up the Kuranda range and go to the Drive-in! They have fair pricing and great food options. A true chance to feel nostalgic or like you have gone back in time.
City advice
Getting around
Local bus route
Two minute walk from the house. 10 minute ride to the city center
Book before you go
Kuranda Scenic Train
A must do activity! Book early because it does sell out!
Ways to save
Free bbqs
There are free bbqs along the Esplanade
Ways to save
Cairns Central
3 hour free parking at Cairns Central
Ways to save
Free city Parking
All of the parking spots in the middle of the street are free. check the sign to see the amount of time allowed.
Book before you go
Kuranda Train
This is a fantastic activity that does sellout. Please book ahead!
Also, it is worth saying that once up in Kuranda, check out the Bird world, butterfly sanctuary and Koalas! They offer a 3-in-1 discount if you do them all.
Getting around
Buses
The buses are a great option here but please be prepared with cash, and double-check the timetable! The bus to ours is once every hour.