Guidebook for Freshwater
Food Scene
Artisan bakery for french breads and pastries... get there early in the morning as they often sell out!
30 locals recommend
Le Crouton
227 Kamerunga RdArtisan bakery for french breads and pastries... get there early in the morning as they often sell out!
Strait on the Beach
Oleander StreetBeachfront Cafe. Great location
Live music at the weekend, Lovely place to sit for a drink and Mezze platter.
83 locals recommend
Chill Cafe Palm Cove
41 Williams EsplanadeLive music at the weekend, Lovely place to sit for a drink and Mezze platter.
Siam Orchid Spicy
21 Kamerunga RdOMG Cafe Palm Cove
Arts & Culture
Cairns Museum
105 Lake StCairns Art Gallery
40 Abbott StEver changing exhibitions and a great gift shop
Essentials
Jonsson's Farm Market
31 Johnston StLots of local produce
Piccones SUPA IGA Pease St
159 Pease StEverything Else
Has a good coffee shop for lunch and the added bonus of a wonderful plant nursery.
13 locals recommend
Limberlost Garden Centre
113 Old Smithfield RdHas a good coffee shop for lunch and the added bonus of a wonderful plant nursery.
Getting Around
Freshwater Station
Catch the train to Kuranda from here
Shopping
News agents, book shops, retail, Coles, Kmart and Target
83 locals recommend
Cairns Central Shopping Centre (Spence St) station
News agents, book shops, retail, Coles, Kmart and Target
Parks & Nature
Cattana Wetlands
Dunne RoadRed Arrow Circuit Lookout
46-62 Collins AveCrystal Cascades
Redlynch Intake Road