Peter And Vicky’s guidebook
Our favourite places to eat within walking distance
Here is a few of our favourite places to eat that are only a two minute walk away!
Makin Dough
64 Smithfield Village DrGreat pizza! A cosy little place for eating in or grab some for takeaway.
Tuk Tuk Thai Cairns
64 Smithfield Village DrAmazing authentic Thai food! Eat in or takeaway.
One of the best places for breakfast on the Northern Beaches. Lovely coffee. Great menu for lunch and dinner as well. Definitely try the steak sandwich!
Eat St. Cafe and Bar
64 Obrien RdOne of the best places for breakfast on the Northern Beaches. Lovely coffee. Great menu for lunch and dinner as well. Definitely try the steak sandwich!
Great range of breads as well as beautiful pies, pasties and sausages rolls. Must try the Brioche!
Blossom Bakery
64 Obrien RdGreat range of breads as well as beautiful pies, pasties and sausages rolls. Must try the Brioche!
Nearby tourist attractions
Some amazing activities to try all within a 5-10 minute drive!
For the adrenaline junkies! Even if you aren't keen on jumping you should still have a look at heading up for their Sunday Sessions. They put on live music, bbq and do cheap buckets of Corona's. Great way to spend a Sunday afternoon!
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AJ Hackett Cairns
McGregor RoadFor the adrenaline junkies! Even if you aren't keen on jumping you should still have a look at heading up for their Sunday Sessions. They put on live music, bbq and do cheap buckets of Corona's. Great way to spend a Sunday afternoon!
Highly Recommend!
Horse riding and ATV quad biking tours only 5 minutes away on a working sugar cane farm. The ATV tours are the best way to spend a rainy day in Cairns! So much fun!
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Blazing Saddles Adventures
96 Yorkeys Knob RdHighly Recommend!
Horse riding and ATV quad biking tours only 5 minutes away on a working sugar cane farm. The ATV tours are the best way to spend a rainy day in Cairns! So much fun!
Great way to spend the day! They even have an inflatable adventure area for the younger ones. Only 10 minutes away.
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Cairns Wake Park
Skyrail DriveGreat way to spend the day! They even have an inflatable adventure area for the younger ones. Only 10 minutes away.
World famous Skyrail takes over the canopy of World Heritage Rainforest up to Kuranda. Must do! Only 10 minutes away.
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Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
6 Skyrail DrWorld famous Skyrail takes over the canopy of World Heritage Rainforest up to Kuranda. Must do! Only 10 minutes away.
Great way to see some indigenous culture and they also do an awesome dinner package.
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Boomerang Restaurant, Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
4 Skyrail DriveGreat way to see some indigenous culture and they also do an awesome dinner package.
Our tips for the best things to see for free around Cairns
Some our favourite places to visit for free!
About a two hour drive but well worth it! Postcard perfect!
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Isibhakabhaka saseMillaa Millaa
Falls RoadAbout a two hour drive but well worth it! Postcard perfect!
Lake Eacham
Must add to and day trip to the Tablelands!
Go for a stroll along the beautiful Palm Cove Beach and then grab a coffee at Chill Café.
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Palm Cove Beach
111 Williams EsplanadeGo for a stroll along the beautiful Palm Cove Beach and then grab a coffee at Chill Café.
Great fitness walking track only 5 min away and spectacular views from the summit!
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Earl Hill Summit Track
Flagship DriveGreat fitness walking track only 5 min away and spectacular views from the summit!
Huge selection of local fruit and veg. Great way to spend a Sunday morning!
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Rusty's Market
89 Grafton StHuge selection of local fruit and veg. Great way to spend a Sunday morning!
Imakethe yaseCairns Night
54-60 Abbott StGreat place to grab your souvenirs!
Amazing free swimming lagoon in the heart of Cairns. Take some sausages and use the free bbq facilities.
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Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
54 EsplanadeAmazing free swimming lagoon in the heart of Cairns. Take some sausages and use the free bbq facilities.
Great place for a refreshing dip in a crystal clear river in the rainforest. Where the locals go.
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Stoney Creek
Stoney Creek RoadGreat place for a refreshing dip in a crystal clear river in the rainforest. Where the locals go.
Our best secret food spots!
Here are some of our favourite secret spots around Cairns for a fantastic meal and atmosphere.
Friday night wood oven pizzas at the Beach Shack on the beach!
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Kewarra Beach
Kewarra StFriday night wood oven pizzas at the Beach Shack on the beach!
Hidden gem in Cairns that does the best Korean street food at a great price!
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Happy 4 10
82 Sheridan StHidden gem in Cairns that does the best Korean street food at a great price!
Best place in Palm Cove for breakfast! Great coffee!
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Chill Cafe Palm Cove
41 Williams EsplanadeBest place in Palm Cove for breakfast! Great coffee!
Definitely the higher end price wise but incredible 5 star food!
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Nu Nu Restaurant
1 Veivers RdDefinitely the higher end price wise but incredible 5 star food!
All round great food at reasonable prices!
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Trinity Beach Bar 'n' Grill
28-30 Trinity Beach RdAll round great food at reasonable prices!
Amazing food, atmosphere and views! Just down the road!
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The Bluewater
7 Harbour DrAmazing food, atmosphere and views! Just down the road!
Great food! Some of the best seafood on the Northern Beaches. They offer a free courtesy bus as well!
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Yorkeys Knob Boating Club
29 Buckley StGreat food! Some of the best seafood on the Northern Beaches. They offer a free courtesy bus as well!