Lisa's Book of Hot Tips .

Lisa
Lisa's Book of Hot Tips .

Sightseeing

Sacred to the Kuku-Yalanji people ,traditional custodians of the land , a visit to Mossman Gorge is my favourite way to drink in the beauty of rainforest and fresh water swimming.
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Mossman Gorge
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Sacred to the Kuku-Yalanji people ,traditional custodians of the land , a visit to Mossman Gorge is my favourite way to drink in the beauty of rainforest and fresh water swimming.
Go take a look at that view before you dive in .
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4 Mile Beach Lookout
50 Murphy St
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Go take a look at that view before you dive in .
Take a day trip through the Atherton Tablelands to Lake Eacham. If it's hot , jump in for a swim. If it's cool and misty, take the board walk circuit and maybe bump into some of the local wildlife.
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Lake Eacham
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Take a day trip through the Atherton Tablelands to Lake Eacham. If it's hot , jump in for a swim. If it's cool and misty, take the board walk circuit and maybe bump into some of the local wildlife.
Historic Yungaburra village is worth a day trip ( combine with Lake Eacham). Historic pub , monthly markets , quaint atmosphere.
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Yungaburra
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Historic Yungaburra village is worth a day trip ( combine with Lake Eacham). Historic pub , monthly markets , quaint atmosphere.
Any daytime through the Tablelands should take in some of the local waterfalls. If it's hot, you should take a plunge at nearby Malanda Falls.
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Isibhakabhaka saseMillaa Millaa
Falls Road
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Any daytime through the Tablelands should take in some of the local waterfalls. If it's hot, you should take a plunge at nearby Malanda Falls.

Food scene

40 mins from Mt Molloy , this is the village with the marina where all the Reef trips sail from. Numerous cafes ,restaurants and a Sunday market in the park.
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Port Douglas
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40 mins from Mt Molloy , this is the village with the marina where all the Reef trips sail from. Numerous cafes ,restaurants and a Sunday market in the park.
This place is good for a meal and sits right on the corner of Mt Lewis Rd. If you continue down Mt Lewis Rd, taking the right hand fork , you come to the best fresh water swimming hole in the area.
The Highlander Tavern Julatten
12 Mount Lewis Rd
This place is good for a meal and sits right on the corner of Mt Lewis Rd. If you continue down Mt Lewis Rd, taking the right hand fork , you come to the best fresh water swimming hole in the area.
Right across the road , the historic National Hotel serves great pub food and has live music every Friday night.
National Hotel
17-19 Main Street
Right across the road , the historic National Hotel serves great pub food and has live music every Friday night.
Just 2 doors down , they serve a great selection of home made pies and cakes. Plenty of fresh organic produce to stock up on.
Mt Molloy Coffee Shop
08 Main Street
Just 2 doors down , they serve a great selection of home made pies and cakes. Plenty of fresh organic produce to stock up on.
An institution. Been taking out the top awards in Port Douglas for decades.
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Salsa Bar and Grill
26 Wharf St
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An institution. Been taking out the top awards in Port Douglas for decades.
My favourite breakfast place in Port Douglas.
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The Little Larder
61 Macrossan St
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My favourite breakfast place in Port Douglas.
Stock up on provisions for your picnic at Lake Eacham or stop off for lunch on the way. Best lunch place on the Tablelands.
Dino's Europa Deli
192 Byrnes St
Stock up on provisions for your picnic at Lake Eacham or stop off for lunch on the way. Best lunch place on the Tablelands.
A petting zoo of baby animals for the kids. A selection of cheeses and chocolates made on site ,and good coffee. Excellent stop off on a day trip to see the waterfalls ( see Milaa Milaa).
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Gallo Dairyland
9 E Barron Rd
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A petting zoo of baby animals for the kids. A selection of cheeses and chocolates made on site ,and good coffee. Excellent stop off on a day trip to see the waterfalls ( see Milaa Milaa).

Amacebiso ngesixeko

Ukuhamba-hamba

Local buses.

Regular local bus runs are available between Mt Molloy , Mossman ( where you can connect to Port Douglas and Cairns or go north to Daintree), Cooktown , Mareeba and Cairns.
Ungaphoswa

There is a Saturday farmer's market across the road once a m

Mossman markets every Saturday. Port Douglas markets every Sunday.
Izinto omele uzipakishe

Bring warmer clothes !

At 400 metres, Mt Molloy is less humid and so much cooler than the coast. In the winter months , make sure to pack warmer clothes . The coldest I've ever known is 4° C overnight ,though 8°-10° is more usual. The days in mid winter tend to stay around the mid 20s.