Treetop hideaway - Guidebook to our favorite plaves
Food Scene
Great setting on a lake surrounded by rainforest. Recommend going before sunset so that you can enjoy the views. Amazing woodfired pizzas and pastas.
8 locals recommend
Alessandro's Pizzeria Antipasto Bar
102 Lake Placid RdGreat setting on a lake surrounded by rainforest. Recommend going before sunset so that you can enjoy the views. Amazing woodfired pizzas and pastas.
The Fox Small Bar
9 Kamerunga RoadLocal wine bar, with amazing cocktails and canapes!
Local pub. Great pub food. Childrens playground. Courtesy bus available for pick up and drop off, just phone the pub and they will send the bus over to meet you at the bottom of our driveway.
12 locals recommend
Red Beret Hotel
411 Kamerunga RdLocal pub. Great pub food. Childrens playground. Courtesy bus available for pick up and drop off, just phone the pub and they will send the bus over to meet you at the bottom of our driveway.
Local chinese restaurant. Friendly service and great food. Takeaway available.
Jade Chinese Restaurant
313 Kamerunga RdLocal chinese restaurant. Friendly service and great food. Takeaway available.
Siam Orchid Spicy
21 Kamerunga RdOur favorite Thai in town. Local and delicious. Great ambience.
Incredible breads and pastries! Genuine French bread that is so delicious. Their crossaints are next level.
30 locals recommend
Le Crouton
227 Kamerunga RdIncredible breads and pastries! Genuine French bread that is so delicious. Their crossaints are next level.
Friendly Grocer
229 Sheridan StDelicious indian food. Lots of options. They do delivery.
Guerrilla Cairns
120 Collins AvenueGreat food and cocktails!
The Chicken Shed (Grafton Street)
43 Grafton StreetGreat food!
Falafellicious
49 Grafton StreetGreat vegetarian food!
Check out the food options at edge hill - lots of nice cafes and restaurants.
23 locals recommend
Edge Hill
Check out the food options at edge hill - lots of nice cafes and restaurants.
Great food.
Check out the Kewarra Beach Shack open on Sunday afternoons during the dry season, live music, food vans and a great vibe, directly on the sand.
28 locals recommend
Kewarra Beach
Kewarra StGreat food.
Check out the Kewarra Beach Shack open on Sunday afternoons during the dry season, live music, food vans and a great vibe, directly on the sand.
Boatshed
Great food, great views
Tamarind Restaurant
6-8 Wharf StBest restaurant in town! Pricey, but worth it for a treat.
AMAZING but requires booking well in advance, unless you get lucky and there is a cancellation.
Oaks Kitchen & Garden
11-13 Nancy ClAMAZING but requires booking well in advance, unless you get lucky and there is a cancellation.
Jungle Fowl
28 Wharf StreetAMAZING FOOD!!
Strait on the Beach
Oleander StreetTop spot for a meal right on the beach!
Entertainment & Activities
Fun, great views, rainforest, waterfalls. A must see!
284 locals recommend
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
6 Skyrail DrFun, great views, rainforest, waterfalls. A must see!
A scenic trip on an iconic railway to Kuranda. You will pass waterfalls and go through rainforest. Spend the day in Kuranda and come back on the skyrail!
24 locals recommend
Kamerunga Road at Freshwater Railway Station
A scenic trip on an iconic railway to Kuranda. You will pass waterfalls and go through rainforest. Spend the day in Kuranda and come back on the skyrail!
Three Wolves
32 Abbott StFantastic cocktails
Salt House
2 Pier Point RdFun bar with good views over the water.
Hot tip!! Must see, Stop in for a drink or a meal and soak in the resort vibes while checking in the absolutely incredible views along the coast. Great food. If you inly stop in for a short while we recommend drinking a coconut on the deck. Fits in well with a trip to port douglas as it is on the way.
13 locals recommend
Thala Beach Nature Reserve
5078 Captain Cook HwyHot tip!! Must see, Stop in for a drink or a meal and soak in the resort vibes while checking in the absolutely incredible views along the coast. Great food. If you inly stop in for a short while we recommend drinking a coconut on the deck. Fits in well with a trip to port douglas as it is on the way.
Narrow Tracks Distilling
60-70 Magazine StreetLocal gin distillery
Port Douglas Thai Massage
9 Grant StGreat day out, open in the mornings every sunday.
Jaques Coffee Plantation
137 Leotta RdParks & Nature
Beautiful waterfall and creek, secluded swimming holes, picnic area and wildlife spotting. The path is paved and easily accessible, there is a slight slope to the walk, but it is well worth it as you come to a gorgeous waterfall at the end of the walk. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the end.
184 locals recommend
Crystal Cascades
Redlynch Intake RoadBeautiful waterfall and creek, secluded swimming holes, picnic area and wildlife spotting. The path is paved and easily accessible, there is a slight slope to the walk, but it is well worth it as you come to a gorgeous waterfall at the end of the walk. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the end.
Locals secret - swimming holes, waterfalls, rainforest, birdwatching and short walks. The short trail takes you through the rainforest over rocky (and sometimes slippery)terrain. Approximately 30 minutes walk and youll be at a waterfall, or just stop at the waterholes along the way. This is also the start of some longer walks.
29 locals recommend
Stoney Creek
Stoney Creek RoadLocals secret - swimming holes, waterfalls, rainforest, birdwatching and short walks. The short trail takes you through the rainforest over rocky (and sometimes slippery)terrain. Approximately 30 minutes walk and youll be at a waterfall, or just stop at the waterholes along the way. This is also the start of some longer walks.
Barron Falls
Coondoo StreetEssentials
Easy parking, only a 5 minute drive away. Butcher, patisserie and bottle shop also on premises.
Coles Redlynch
Redlynch Connection RoadEasy parking, only a 5 minute drive away. Butcher, patisserie and bottle shop also on premises.
Shopping
Fresh fruit and veggies, deli, specialist bakers, local delicacies, coffee, great food stalls and wonderful atmosphere! Try some tropical fruit. Listen to love music as you try some street food. Open Friday, Saturday and Sundays early till 4pm.
225 locals recommend
Rusty's Market
89 Grafton StFresh fruit and veggies, deli, specialist bakers, local delicacies, coffee, great food stalls and wonderful atmosphere! Try some tropical fruit. Listen to love music as you try some street food. Open Friday, Saturday and Sundays early till 4pm.
General mall for all your needs.
83 locals recommend
Cairns Central Shopping Centre (Spence St) station
General mall for all your needs.
Gypsett
62 Grafton StGorgeous womens clothing boutique. Unique and locally owned.
Fun and eclectric. A bit touristy, but we love the atmosphere and the unique products on offer. Great for a night out.
155 locals recommend
Cairns Night Markets
54-60 Abbott StFun and eclectric. A bit touristy, but we love the atmosphere and the unique products on offer. Great for a night out.
Oceana Walk Arcade
62 Grafton StUnique shopping destination with small quirky local businesses.
Coffee Works
136 Mason StCoffee from our region, other gifts!
Arts & Culture
Cairns Museum
105 Lake StCairns has an interesting history, check it out at the museum.
Cairns Art Gallery
40 Abbott StEverything Else
Wonderful museum! Displays designed locally, great history displays. Coffee shop and amenities, makes a great stop on your table lands tour.
6 locals recommend
Mareeba Heritage Museum and Visitor Information Centre
345 Byrnes StWonderful museum! Displays designed locally, great history displays. Coffee shop and amenities, makes a great stop on your table lands tour.
Wyld Ginger Hair
70 McLeod StreetMy favorite hairdresser.