MaryAnn & Jamie's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Amazing fresh water and nature walk, go for a dip on a hot day plus we supply you with towels . Beautiful drive and less than 1 hour from Machans Beach
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Babinda Boulders
1 Munro StAmazing fresh water and nature walk, go for a dip on a hot day plus we supply you with towels . Beautiful drive and less than 1 hour from Machans Beach
A tropical paradise, renowned as one of the best exhibitions of tropical plants in Australia. Free guided tour of the gardens - 10am Monday - Friday. Also great cafe, tanks art centre and markets
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Jardim Botânico de Cairns
78-96 Collins AveA tropical paradise, renowned as one of the best exhibitions of tropical plants in Australia. Free guided tour of the gardens - 10am Monday - Friday. Also great cafe, tanks art centre and markets
Always a stop for us on the way to or back from the Daintree. Great for swimming , walks , cultural centre , cafe. $12 for a shuttle bus is the only cost from the centre to the Gorge
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Centro de Mossman Gorge
212r Mossman Gorge RdAlways a stop for us on the way to or back from the Daintree. Great for swimming , walks , cultural centre , cafe. $12 for a shuttle bus is the only cost from the centre to the Gorge
For your cultural fix, head to the Art Gallery in the heart of Cairns. Always something interesting to see with rotating exhibitions over 3 levels. The Gallery's shop is a great place to pick up a special gift or souvenir.
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Cairns Art Gallery
40 Abbott StFor your cultural fix, head to the Art Gallery in the heart of Cairns. Always something interesting to see with rotating exhibitions over 3 levels. The Gallery's shop is a great place to pick up a special gift or souvenir.
Spend sometime at Cairns Esplanade. You could enjoy a swim at the Esplanade Lagoon. There are a lot of restaurants and coffee shops in the area otherwise enjoy the BBQ facilities which are cleaned daily. Whilst in the area take a stroll along the boardwalk.
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Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
54 EsplanadeSpend sometime at Cairns Esplanade. You could enjoy a swim at the Esplanade Lagoon. There are a lot of restaurants and coffee shops in the area otherwise enjoy the BBQ facilities which are cleaned daily. Whilst in the area take a stroll along the boardwalk.
Enjoy the day at Green Island. We travelled with Great Adventures, who offer morning departures with afternoon returns, however departures are available with other companies. The highlight for me was snorkelling and swimming with the fish but you can also take a ride on the glass bottom boat to see the marine life. Optional activities also include introductory Scuba Diving, Scuba-Doo underwater scooter experience, Certified Diving, Scenic Helicopter Flights. A great way to spend the day.
Green Island
Enjoy the day at Green Island. We travelled with Great Adventures, who offer morning departures with afternoon returns, however departures are available with other companies. The highlight for me was snorkelling and swimming with the fish but you can also take a ride on the glass bottom boat to see the marine life. Optional activities also include introductory Scuba Diving, Scuba-Doo underwater scooter experience, Certified Diving, Scenic Helicopter Flights. A great way to spend the day.
Crystal Cascades is a secluded freshwater swimming hole, hidden in a gorgeous tropical rainforest. There is no better way to cool down on a hot day and only a 20 minute drive from SeaSong.
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Cascades de Cristal
Redlynch Intake RoadCrystal Cascades is a secluded freshwater swimming hole, hidden in a gorgeous tropical rainforest. There is no better way to cool down on a hot day and only a 20 minute drive from SeaSong.
City/town information
Nice place to visit for breakfast and a walk along the esplanade. Great pier for fishing and wonderful markets on 1st Sunday of the month - April - December 8am - 2pm.
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Palm Cove
Nice place to visit for breakfast and a walk along the esplanade. Great pier for fishing and wonderful markets on 1st Sunday of the month - April - December 8am - 2pm.
Only an hours drive from SeaSong, Port Douglas is a great day trip. Explore the shops along Macrossan Street, go for a dip at Four Mile Beach, enjoy the view whilst having a drink at the Tin Shed or have a meal at one of the many great restaurants.
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Port Douglas
Only an hours drive from SeaSong, Port Douglas is a great day trip. Explore the shops along Macrossan Street, go for a dip at Four Mile Beach, enjoy the view whilst having a drink at the Tin Shed or have a meal at one of the many great restaurants.
If you are needing to buy some supplies there is a Woolworths and Coles located at Smithfield - 10 minutes drive or at Cairns Central - 15/20 minutes drive.
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Woolworths Smithfield
Kennedy HighwayIf you are needing to buy some supplies there is a Woolworths and Coles located at Smithfield - 10 minutes drive or at Cairns Central - 15/20 minutes drive.
Food scene
Contemporary modern European dining in the heart of Stratford Village. A 10 minute drive from SeaSong.
Sunday - Tuesday 6am - 3pm
Wednesday - Saturday 6am - 10pm
Palooka
Contemporary modern European dining in the heart of Stratford Village. A 10 minute drive from SeaSong.
Sunday - Tuesday 6am - 3pm
Wednesday - Saturday 6am - 10pm
Located on Cairns Esplanade, Muddy's is a great place to enjoy a casual meal with a selection of burgers, fish & chips and tacos. Take advantage of Taco Tuesday specials after 5pm on Tuesdays.
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Muddy's Cafe
174 EsplanadeLocated on Cairns Esplanade, Muddy's is a great place to enjoy a casual meal with a selection of burgers, fish & chips and tacos. Take advantage of Taco Tuesday specials after 5pm on Tuesdays.
With sweeping views of the inlet, Ochre's chefs are working with the regions best producers to bring fresh & healthy dishes married with distinctive native flavours.
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Ochre Restaurant
1 Marlin ParadeWith sweeping views of the inlet, Ochre's chefs are working with the regions best producers to bring fresh & healthy dishes married with distinctive native flavours.
With spectacular views of the Coral Sea, Nu Nu Restaurant provides an exciting selection of award winning Australian dishes. Serving their unique menu seven days a week from morning to late.
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Nu Nu Restaurant
1 Veivers RdWith spectacular views of the Coral Sea, Nu Nu Restaurant provides an exciting selection of award winning Australian dishes. Serving their unique menu seven days a week from morning to late.
Makin Dough pizza are made with love using only the finest and freshest local and imported ingredient.
Open Wednesday - Sunday 4pm - 8.30pm
Makin Dough
64 Smithfield Village DrMakin Dough pizza are made with love using only the finest and freshest local and imported ingredient.
Open Wednesday - Sunday 4pm - 8.30pm
Great little eatery serving fresh, traditional Thai cuisine, including delicious Thai desserts. Open Monday - Wednesday 11am - 4pm and until 7pm Thursday and Friday.
Thai Foodies House
Great little eatery serving fresh, traditional Thai cuisine, including delicious Thai desserts. Open Monday - Wednesday 11am - 4pm and until 7pm Thursday and Friday.
A favourite Cairns espresso bar serving the freshest coffee, with their beans roasted in Queensland. Pick up a special blend to take home with you.
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Blackbird Laneway
62 Grafton StA favourite Cairns espresso bar serving the freshest coffee, with their beans roasted in Queensland. Pick up a special blend to take home with you.
Our favourite cafe is only a few minutes walk from SeaSong. Opening at 6.30am for breakfast and lunch Tuesday - Sunday and dinner on Friday nights only. Take-away is also available.
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Mayhem At Machans
10 Machans StOur favourite cafe is only a few minutes walk from SeaSong. Opening at 6.30am for breakfast and lunch Tuesday - Sunday and dinner on Friday nights only. Take-away is also available.
Amazing flavours inspired by the best street food of several Asian cultures. Take advantage of the Happy Hour 'Soy" Street Bites 4pm - 6pm daily.
Sunday to Thursday - 4pm - 10pm
Friday to Saturday - 10.30am - 10pm
Soy Kitchen Street Food
Amazing flavours inspired by the best street food of several Asian cultures. Take advantage of the Happy Hour 'Soy" Street Bites 4pm - 6pm daily.
Sunday to Thursday - 4pm - 10pm
Friday to Saturday - 10.30am - 10pm
Conselhos sobre a cidade
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Car Hire is the best way to explore Cairns
We highly recommend car hire as it's the best way to explore Cairns and surrounding areas. There are many car rental companies so shop around for the best deal.
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Cairns Taxis and Local Bus
If you require a taxi on arrival in Cairns both the domestic and international terminals have their own sheltered taxi rank.
Cairns bus service is provided by Sunbus. The local bus stop is in Tucker St outside the Machans Community Centre. Daily timetables can be downloaded from Sunbus.