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Where to go in Cairns, our guide to the
best family-friendly places to stay, play and dine in Tropical
North Queensland.
ATTRACTIONS
There's
so much to do in this beautiful region, explore the Great Barrier
Reef, get up close and personal with some furry friends or
take a ride through the rainforest, if you're looking for family
fun
you've come to the right place! Check out our reviews on
family attractions too.
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Green
Island Family fun
Cairns
Reef Fleet Terminal
Beautiful Green
Island is a tropical paradise for families.
The family fun pak includes kids glass bottom boat
tours, guided island walks for kids, a tour of the
'Big Cat' wheelhouse and more!
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2
Day Reef & Daintree
Combine
these great activities and save! Day
1 Enjoy the magic of the Great Barrier
Reef with Sunlover Cruises
Day
2 Visit the Rainforest Habitat Wildlife
Sanctuary, beautiful Mossman Gorge, Cape
Tribulation for lunch and enjoy a crocodile
cruise on the Daintree River.
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2
Day Reef & Kuranda
Combine
these great activities & save! Day
1 Enjoy the magic of the Great Barrier
Reef with Sunlover Cruises
Day
2 Travel by train to Kuranda Village,
visit the award-winning Rainforestation Nature
Park then travel back to Cairns by the Skyrail Rainforest
Cable cars
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Great
Barrier Reef
Cairns
Reef Fleet Terminal
At
Sunlover Reef Cruises, we have had the pleasure of introducing
hundreds of thousands of visitors to the magic of the Great
Barrier Reef through our express daily luxury
cruises from Cairns.
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Tjapukai
Cairns
Tjapukai
Aboriginal cultural park lets you experience Aboriginal
Australian's culture through dance performances, and
interactive demonstrations.
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Undara
Walk
in the path of a volcano and sleep cocooned in an ancient
railway carriage as your dreams connect you with the
essence of this timeless land.
Undara
is the experience that defines Australia's quintessential
Outback. Down, under and above - this is where you'll
find the sense of place you're seeking…
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Guurrbi Tours
Now listed as One of Australia's Ultimate Must-Do Experiences, these magical rock art tours are in the company of Aboriginal Elder, Willie Gordon. Willie takes guests to visit to his ancestral rock art sites, set in stunning countryside high in the hills outside Cooktown, North Queensland. Here Willie, the traditional story-teller of the Nugal-warra clan, shares the stories behind the art, and explains how the paintings speak of the essence of life and the lores of his people. With his great smile and infectious laugh, Wille gives an amazing insight into Aboriginal society and spirituality, and has you thinking about your own relationship with the land, and how the lores of his people can apply to us all today.
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Billy Tea Bush Safaris
Billy Tea Bush Safaris is a family owned company, we run 4WD personalised day tours to the World Heritage rainforest area of Cape Tribulation and Daintree and extended tours to Cape York Peninsula.
Queensland Tourism Awards Finalist 2006
Set tours include :
1 Day - Daintree / Cape Tribulation Day Tour
1 Day - Chillagoe Caves and Outback Day Tour
3 Day - Cooktown Wanderer
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Food
Trail Tours
Cairns
Highlands
Food
Trail Tours operate day tours from Cairns
to the Cairns Highlands. Tours focus
on tropical food, wine, farms
and producers. Interacting with local
people and producers and tasting excellent
local food products are all part of this experience.
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Mamu
Rainforest Canopy Walkway
Palmerston Highway, 30mins west of Innisfail
The
elevated walkway meanders through the rainforest high
above the ground so you can explore the canopy up close.
You can then climb the 37m observation tower for spectacular
views over the Wet Tropics landscape. Family admission
$50.
Open daily 9.30am–5.30pm (except Christmas Day), last entry 4.30pm.
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Paronella
Park
Japoonvale
Road, (old Bruce Highway) Mena Creek
Paronella
Park gardens and Spanish castle. Great
for families with day and night tours available.
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Cairns
Tropical Zoo
Captain
Cook Highway, Palm Cove
At Cairns
Tropical Zoo you can experience Australian
animals such as wombats, wallabies, dingoes
and koalas as well as unique endangered species such
as Madagascan Lemurs, Nepalese Red Pandas and Cotton-top
Tamarins.
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Johnstone
River Crocodile Park
Flying
Fish Point Road
Innisfail
Johnstone
River Crocodile Park has hundreds of crocodiles
in all shapes and sizes!
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Lake
Barrine Rainforest Cruise
Gillies
Highway
Yungaburra
Enjoy
a 1 hour nature cruise on a volcanic lake great for birdwatching and wildlife spotting.
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Hartley's
Crocodile Adventures
Captain
Cook Highway, Palm Cove
At Hartleys
Crocodile adventures you can meet
crocodiles, snakes and a range of other wildlife.
The crocodile cruise takes you through a lagoon
inhabited by estuarine crocodiles.
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Tyrconnell
Outback Experience
Dimbulah
The
historic Tyrconnell gold mine offers guests a unique
insight into life in the goldmining era.
(07)
4093 5177
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Munro
Theatre
Babinda
Movies
are held on weekends here, entry is just $6 for adults
and children. Check the website for screening details.
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ACCOMMODATION
From
fun-filled caravan parks to 5 star luxury resorts, Cairns
city and the nearby beaches have it all. Let the family spread
out
in a spacious apartment or stay in a cosy rainforest cabin,
this region has a host of great accommodation available to suit
all
budgets and families of all sizes.
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Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa
Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa combines nature, nurture & culture in a true rainforest experience. Nestled in a private valley, offering unique accommodation, cuisine with a native twist, authentic Aboriginal culture, and the world-acclaimed spa. Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa is a pure experience. The perfect base to discover the essence of Tropical North Queensland, exploring the majestic Daintree River, ancient rainforest and Great Barrier Reef.
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Floriana
Villas
Cairns
Esplanade Cairns city
These
one and two bedroom apartments are great for families.
Located right on the esplanade within easy walking distance
of Muddy's playground and a 10 min walk to the shops
and restaurants of Cairns City.
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Il
Palazzo
Cairns city
Modern
luxury apartments located right in the heart of Cairns,
easy walk to the esplanade, night markets, shops and restaurants
of Cairns making it a great place for families to stay.
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Figtree
Lodge
Cairns
city
Figtree
Lodge is an award winning 3.5 star boutique style hotel
located just minutes away form the Cairns International
Airport and the central business district of Cairns. Choose
from studio apartments complete with kitchenettes or standard
hotel rooms.
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Eden House Yungaburra, Cairns Highlands
Beautiful
Eden House is situated in the heart of the charming village
of Yungaburra. Spa Cottages and Garden Cottages
are able to accommodate up to 5 guests with a double fold
out sofa and roll-away bed.
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Summit
Rainforest Retreat
Halloran's
Hill,
Atherton, Cairns Highlands
The
Summit Rainforest Retreat includes 2 holiday houses
(fully self contained incl linen etc), a 1 bedroom apartment
and
B&B
rooms, with abundant
native wildlife at your doorstep...birds, wallabies, pademelons,
bandicoots, possums and tree kangaroos
to name a few.
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Atherton
Halloran's Leisure Park
Atherton,
Cairns Highlands
Atherton
Halloran's Leisure Park is a quiet peaceful relaxing park
set on 6.5 acres accommodating in villas, powered sites
and camping on the base of Hallorans Hill, an extinct volcano
just on the edge of Atherton.
With
features such as a great playground area onsite, a swimming
pool and a range of accommodation options, its perfect
for families.
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Kurrimine
Beach Holiday Park
Jacobs
Road Kurrimine Beach
(07)
4065 6166
This
holiday park features a swimming pool, great barbeque area
and short walk to King Reef and beautiful Kurrimine Beach.
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Pelican
Waterhole
Murdering
Point Rd Kurrimine Beach
(07)
4065 6243
Pelican
Waterhole is a great family friendly B and B. The accomodation
is very spacious and is great for families. Pelican Waterhole
also boasts a large swimming pool, its own gym, and country
kitchen café.
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Castaways
Resort
Mission
Beach
(07)
4068 7444
Castaways
Resort is the perfect destination for families with children,
located right on the beachfront at Mission Beach with a choice
of hotel rooms or apartments. There is a restaurant onsite
and a swimming pool.
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DINING
Enjoy
dining out? Families are spoilt for choice here, with the
full compliment of fine dining, restaurants, cafes, bistros,
take-aways
and open air dining all available right here! Check out our reviews on
family friendly dining.
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Hogs
Breath Café
64
Spence Street Cairns City
Voted
2008 Best Steak Restaurant in Cairns an excellent choice
for families.
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this page for 25% off dining at Hogs Breath Cafe Cairns.
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Tides
Restaurant
Fitzgerald
Esplanade
Innisfail
(07)
4061 1400
Open
for lunch and dinner every day and breakfast on Sundays.
Kids menu, colouring activity and highchairs.
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Lake
Barrine Tea House
Gillies
Highway
Yungaburra (07) 4095 3847
Enjoy
a leisurely lunch at the historic teahouse overlooking Lake
Barrine.
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