Guidebook for Parramatta Park
Sightseeing
Offering fantastic value for money that will take you on the magnificent Great Barrier Reef in only 90 minutes - local's discount available.
9 locals recommend
Divers Den - Cairns
319 Draper StOffering fantastic value for money that will take you on the magnificent Great Barrier Reef in only 90 minutes - local's discount available.
A beautiful swimming hole - a 30 min drive from the apartment and then approx 45 min walk to get there but well worth it!
6 locals recommend
Behana Creek
Moller RoadA beautiful swimming hole - a 30 min drive from the apartment and then approx 45 min walk to get there but well worth it!
A beautiful swimming hole approx 10 mins drive from the apartment - don't forget your insect repellant!
29 locals recommend
Stoney Creek
Stoney Creek RoadA beautiful swimming hole approx 10 mins drive from the apartment - don't forget your insect repellant!
The Skyrail Rainforest Cableway experience spans 7.5kms over Australia’s pristine tropical rainforests. You’ll glide just metres above the rainforest canopy.
284 locals recommend
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
6 Skyrail DrThe Skyrail Rainforest Cableway experience spans 7.5kms over Australia’s pristine tropical rainforests. You’ll glide just metres above the rainforest canopy.
Experience one of the most unique rail journeys in Australia.
81 locals recommend
Cairns Railway Station
Bunda StreetExperience one of the most unique rail journeys in Australia.
Enjoy a coffee, breakfast or lunch at the cafe and walk around the beautiful botanical gardens.
235 locals recommend
Cairns Botanic Gardens
78-96 Collins AveEnjoy a coffee, breakfast or lunch at the cafe and walk around the beautiful botanical gardens.
You can go to Fitzroy Island for the day or stay overnight at the resort, in bungalows or camping. It is only 1hr from Cairns. When you’re there you can do all sorts of water activities and snorkel right off the beach. Turtles can be seen from the shore. Bring a packed lunch or eat at the resort or Foxy’s bar. Highly recommend.
149 locals recommend
Fitzroy Island
You can go to Fitzroy Island for the day or stay overnight at the resort, in bungalows or camping. It is only 1hr from Cairns. When you’re there you can do all sorts of water activities and snorkel right off the beach. Turtles can be seen from the shore. Bring a packed lunch or eat at the resort or Foxy’s bar. Highly recommend.
Shopping
Cairns Central Shopping Centre
21 McLeod StOnly 1km away
Arts & Culture
Have a swim in the beautiful lagoon or relax and watch the world go by.
281 locals recommend
Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
54 EsplanadeHave a swim in the beautiful lagoon or relax and watch the world go by.
Food Scene
The Pier Cairns
1 Pier Point RdSome great restaurants
Our favourite place for breakfast or a coffee - al fresco dining in the heart of the city
20 locals recommend
Perrotta's at the Gallery
38 Abbott StOur favourite place for breakfast or a coffee - al fresco dining in the heart of the city
Happy 4 10
82 Sheridan StAll meals for $10 :) Great location
227 Sheridan St
227 Sheridan StreetGreat Vietnamese food
Lovely place on the wharf where you can watch the world go by. They use natural and locally sources produce. Service can be a bit slow so go if you have time for a leisurely breakfast.
23 locals recommend
Wharf ONE Cafe
Lovely place on the wharf where you can watch the world go by. They use natural and locally sources produce. Service can be a bit slow so go if you have time for a leisurely breakfast.
Everything Else
Black & White Taxis
Call 131 008 for a taxi
Drinks & Nightlife
Salt House
2 Pier Point RdEnjoy a drink in an idyllic location on the waterfront
Three Wolves
32 Abbott StGreat little bar with a Melbourne feel - really good cocktails.
Essentials
Captain Cook Seafoods
351 Sheridan StFantastic seafood!