Michelle's guidebook
Food scene
Strait on the Beach
Oleander StreetRelax by the beach and enjoy great food or a coffee.
Enjoy great food by the water. Variety of different dishes from different nationalities, and good prices.
46 locals recommend
Mondo on the Waterfront
34 EsplanadeEnjoy great food by the water. Variety of different dishes from different nationalities, and good prices.
Sightseeing
A beautiful north Queensland beach that hosts a Sunday market once a month. The beach is a lovely spot to cool off, relax and do a bit of fishing. There are BBQ facilities, picnic tables and bathrooms. The beach is dog friendly, so bring the pooch.
15 locals recommend
Holloways Beach
A beautiful north Queensland beach that hosts a Sunday market once a month. The beach is a lovely spot to cool off, relax and do a bit of fishing. There are BBQ facilities, picnic tables and bathrooms. The beach is dog friendly, so bring the pooch.
Fantastic train ride up and down the mountain range. Rich in sights, views and history. A must see in the area.
32 locals recommend
Kuranda Scenic Railway
Fantastic train ride up and down the mountain range. Rich in sights, views and history. A must see in the area.
Gorgeous tourist town on the range, with shops, restaurants, cafes and wildlife parks. Ride the Skyrail down the range or take the scenic railway.
103 locals recommend
Kuranda
Gorgeous tourist town on the range, with shops, restaurants, cafes and wildlife parks. Ride the Skyrail down the range or take the scenic railway.
Everything to do with butterflies and moths. Hundreds of specimens and a lovely walk around the butterfly gardens.
27 locals recommend
Butterfly Sanctuary
8 Rob Veivers DrEverything to do with butterflies and moths. Hundreds of specimens and a lovely walk around the butterfly gardens.
City/town information
Beautiful, gardened city. Shopping centers, cinemas, pubs, restaurants, the wharf and the lagoon.
31 locals recommend
Cairns
Beautiful, gardened city. Shopping centers, cinemas, pubs, restaurants, the wharf and the lagoon.
Lots to do in Smithfield. Shopping center, cinemas, water park, the Tank Museum.
6 locals recommend
Smithfield
Lots to do in Smithfield. Shopping center, cinemas, water park, the Tank Museum.
Activity
Great relaxing place to cool off with the whole family. Free entertainment.
281 locals recommend
Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
54 EsplanadeGreat relaxing place to cool off with the whole family. Free entertainment.
A beautiful island getaway, just a boat ride from cairns. Book a day trip and go snorkeling or tour the crocodile sanctuary on the island.
109 locals recommend
Green Island Resort
A beautiful island getaway, just a boat ride from cairns. Book a day trip and go snorkeling or tour the crocodile sanctuary on the island.
Koalas, Quokkas, freshwater crocodiles, kangaroos and wallabies, wombats, snakes, monitors and other reptiles! Have a guided tour and your photo taken with the animals.
18 locals recommend
Kuranda Koala Gardens
4 Rob Veivers DrKoalas, Quokkas, freshwater crocodiles, kangaroos and wallabies, wombats, snakes, monitors and other reptiles! Have a guided tour and your photo taken with the animals.
Birdworld Kuranda
8 Rob Veivers DrFeed the birds and walk among them. See a cassowary up close.
Great family entertainment. A man-made freshwater lake offers wakeboarding, kneeboarding, and waterskiing for beginners through to advanced riders. Don't forget your sunscreen!
45 locals recommend
Cairns Wake Park
Skyrail DriveGreat family entertainment. A man-made freshwater lake offers wakeboarding, kneeboarding, and waterskiing for beginners through to advanced riders. Don't forget your sunscreen!
The Barron Gorge National Park is a must see, with the Barron Falls and a half-day, white water rafting tour. No experience required. Excitement for the whole family.
16 locals recommend
Barron Gorge
The Barron Gorge National Park is a must see, with the Barron Falls and a half-day, white water rafting tour. No experience required. Excitement for the whole family.