Guidebook for Cairns North
Food Scene
If you are looking for a great seafood restaurant this would be my pick. Located on the Esplanade with views over the water.
17 locals recommend
Barnacle Bill's Seafood Inn
103 EsplanadeIf you are looking for a great seafood restaurant this would be my pick. Located on the Esplanade with views over the water.
Fetta's Greek Taverna is locally owned and operated; our authentic Greek menu offers an extensive range of Greek dishes. Fetta's also has a large private function room with the capacity to accommodate large groups.
Fetta's is a great location for casual dining, special occasion or function. Enjoy your night of authentic Greek flavours.
Enjoy the fun of Zorba dancing and belly dancing.
10 locals recommend
Fetta's Greek Taverna
99 Grafton StFetta's Greek Taverna is locally owned and operated; our authentic Greek menu offers an extensive range of Greek dishes. Fetta's also has a large private function room with the capacity to accommodate large groups.
Fetta's is a great location for casual dining, special occasion or function. Enjoy your night of authentic Greek flavours.
Enjoy the fun of Zorba dancing and belly dancing.
Dundee's at The Cairns Aquarium offers fine dining while viewing some of the great barrier reef's most colourful and beautiful marine life.
12 locals recommend
Dundee’s at the Cairns Aquarium
5 Florence StDundee's at The Cairns Aquarium offers fine dining while viewing some of the great barrier reef's most colourful and beautiful marine life.
Drinks & Nightlife
Gilligan's
89 Grafton StIf you are wanting a fun night out try Gilligan's Nightclub!!
The Vine Room
Great atmosphere and a nice place to go for a quiet drink and tapas.
Party on Cairns only Double Decker Party Bus Saturday Nights are more of a clubby tour with more locals! 5 Free drinks, Free Gourmet Pizza at 1st venue & VIP prices all night Free Entry & $1000's worth of prizes Lots more extras too!
Duration: 6 Hours(approx.)
From AUD
$40.00
Ultimate Party Bus
10 Shields StParty on Cairns only Double Decker Party Bus Saturday Nights are more of a clubby tour with more locals! 5 Free drinks, Free Gourmet Pizza at 1st venue & VIP prices all night Free Entry & $1000's worth of prizes Lots more extras too!
Duration: 6 Hours(approx.)
From AUD
$40.00
Sightseeing
Port Douglas is iconic and a must see if you come to Cairns. It is a short scenic drive and well worth it. It is famous for its beaches where a number of movies were filmed.
239 locals recommend
Port Douglas
Port Douglas is iconic and a must see if you come to Cairns. It is a short scenic drive and well worth it. It is famous for its beaches where a number of movies were filmed.
Your Skyrail experience from Smithfield to Kuranda (and back) should take approximately 2 ½ hours. This includes time to explore the two rainforest stations.
Allow 20 minutes at each station to enjoy a Ranger guided boardwalk tour and visit the Rainforest Interpretation Centre, lookouts and historical displays.
7 locals recommend
Barron Falls Skyrail Station
Your Skyrail experience from Smithfield to Kuranda (and back) should take approximately 2 ½ hours. This includes time to explore the two rainforest stations.
Allow 20 minutes at each station to enjoy a Ranger guided boardwalk tour and visit the Rainforest Interpretation Centre, lookouts and historical displays.
Rising from sea level to 328m, the journey to Kuranda passes through World Heritage protected tropical rainforest, past spectacular waterfalls and into the awesome Barron Gorge. Upon reaching the village of Kuranda a rich assortment of interesting attractions and unique shopping experiences awaits you.
19 locals recommend
Kuranda Scenic Railway Freshwater Station
Rising from sea level to 328m, the journey to Kuranda passes through World Heritage protected tropical rainforest, past spectacular waterfalls and into the awesome Barron Gorge. Upon reaching the village of Kuranda a rich assortment of interesting attractions and unique shopping experiences awaits you.
Parks & Nature
If you are into nature and scenic walks you must experience the beautiful Daintree Rain Forrest and stunning waterfalls there are many tours available.
257 locals recommend
Daintree Rainforest
2333 Cape Tribulation RdIf you are into nature and scenic walks you must experience the beautiful Daintree Rain Forrest and stunning waterfalls there are many tours available.
Join the birds in their beautiful rainforest habitat. Flying around you are species from the vanishing rainforests of the world, including some of Australia's most precious and beautiful birds.
There are brilliant Amazonian macaws, the endangered and stately cassowary, cheeky rainbow lorikeets, galahs, cockatoos and many more. Don't be surprised to find a feathered friend taking a ride on your shoulder!
16 locals recommend
Birdworld Kuranda
8 Rob Veivers DrJoin the birds in their beautiful rainforest habitat. Flying around you are species from the vanishing rainforests of the world, including some of Australia's most precious and beautiful birds.
There are brilliant Amazonian macaws, the endangered and stately cassowary, cheeky rainbow lorikeets, galahs, cockatoos and many more. Don't be surprised to find a feathered friend taking a ride on your shoulder!
"Every day at Cairns Aquarium we provide visitors with guaranteed interaction with some of the rarest and most elusive animals on earth. The incredible biodiversity of the two adjoining World Heritage listed areas, The Wet Tropics and The Great Barrier Reef provides the cast for a show stopping spectacle of colour, shape and movement that you will never see in another single location anywhere else in the world. 15,000 animals from 10 different ecosystems and 71 habitats across Tropical North Queensland are less than a hand span away and their ever-changing activities and behaviours will keep you mesmerised"
152 locals recommend
Cairns Aquarium
5 Florence St"Every day at Cairns Aquarium we provide visitors with guaranteed interaction with some of the rarest and most elusive animals on earth. The incredible biodiversity of the two adjoining World Heritage listed areas, The Wet Tropics and The Great Barrier Reef provides the cast for a show stopping spectacle of colour, shape and movement that you will never see in another single location anywhere else in the world. 15,000 animals from 10 different ecosystems and 71 habitats across Tropical North Queensland are less than a hand span away and their ever-changing activities and behaviours will keep you mesmerised"
Located just 40 minutes north of Cairns and 25 minutes south of Port Douglas, Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is simply the best place to see crocodiles and local wildlife in Tropical North Queensland. With over 2100 metres of timber boardwalks and pathways leading you on a journey of discovery through woodlands and rainforest where you can see an array of wildlife, including beautiful tropical birds, reptiles, insects and other native fauna.
Enjoy our entertaining and educational wildlife presentations including snakes, cassowaries, koalas, crocodiles, quolls and much more. Take a boat cruise on Hartley’s Lagoon to see crocodiles and other wildlife on our melaleuca wetland.
197 locals recommend
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
Captain Cook HighwayLocated just 40 minutes north of Cairns and 25 minutes south of Port Douglas, Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is simply the best place to see crocodiles and local wildlife in Tropical North Queensland. With over 2100 metres of timber boardwalks and pathways leading you on a journey of discovery through woodlands and rainforest where you can see an array of wildlife, including beautiful tropical birds, reptiles, insects and other native fauna.
Enjoy our entertaining and educational wildlife presentations including snakes, cassowaries, koalas, crocodiles, quolls and much more. Take a boat cruise on Hartley’s Lagoon to see crocodiles and other wildlife on our melaleuca wetland.
Getting Around
Budget Car Rental is located on Lake Street only 5 minutes from the resort.
Budget Car & Truck Rental Cairns
153 Lake StBudget Car Rental is located on Lake Street only 5 minutes from the resort.
Essentials
There is an IGA grocery store located beside the resort in Sheridan Street a short 5 minute walk and has all your essential items plus more.
20 locals recommend
IGA X-press North Cairns
383 Sheridan StThere is an IGA grocery store located beside the resort in Sheridan Street a short 5 minute walk and has all your essential items plus more.
Shopping
The night markets are a unique experience where you can browse through the stores which offer anything from jewellery ,clothes, food or you can unwind with a relaxing massage from around $25.00.
155 locals recommend
Cairns Night Markets
54-60 Abbott StThe night markets are a unique experience where you can browse through the stores which offer anything from jewellery ,clothes, food or you can unwind with a relaxing massage from around $25.00.
If you are interested in experiencing/tasting local produce that the tropical north has to offer then Rusty's Markets is the place for you. Operating from Friday through to Sunday the markets open early at 5am and close at 6pm.
225 locals recommend
Rusty's Market
89 Grafton StIf you are interested in experiencing/tasting local produce that the tropical north has to offer then Rusty's Markets is the place for you. Operating from Friday through to Sunday the markets open early at 5am and close at 6pm.