Guidebook for Freshwater
Food Scene
This place makes seriously incredible croissants, sourdoughs, a delicious range of pre-made baguettes and sweet danishes - Perfect for packing a picnic for the days sight seeing.
WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY 7am-4pm, SUNDAY 7am-1:30pm. (07) 4058 2451
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Le Crouton
227 Kamerunga RdThis place makes seriously incredible croissants, sourdoughs, a delicious range of pre-made baguettes and sweet danishes - Perfect for packing a picnic for the days sight seeing.
WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY 7am-4pm, SUNDAY 7am-1:30pm. (07) 4058 2451
Our favorite local Thai! Delicious food, great for take away and a lovely restaurant for sit down dinning - ask for a table outside on the deck. (07) 4055 2707
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Siam Orchid Spicy
21 Kamerunga RdOur favorite local Thai! Delicious food, great for take away and a lovely restaurant for sit down dinning - ask for a table outside on the deck. (07) 4055 2707
Vines Cafe is set in a beautifully renovated Queenslander at the beautiful Limberlost Garden Centre. They offer a seasonal menu, alfresco dining and delicious coffee. Open from 8:00am - 4:00pm everyday. (07) 4055 1262
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Limberlost Garden Centre
113 Old Smithfield RdVines Cafe is set in a beautifully renovated Queenslander at the beautiful Limberlost Garden Centre. They offer a seasonal menu, alfresco dining and delicious coffee. Open from 8:00am - 4:00pm everyday. (07) 4055 1262
Davina's Takeaway
225 Kamerunga RdBurgers, fish and chips! (07) 4055 2252
Stratford Pizza & Cafe Brasil
5 Tully StThey Deliver!
This is our favourite restuarant! Nunu's is an impressive culinary adventure. Absolute beachfront and open 7 days for breakfast lunch and dinner. Be prepared.. you can spalsh quite a bit of cash at this place BUT with a little stategic ordering it can be great value considering the delightful experience. In good weather ask for a table on the deck. (07) 4059 1880
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Nu Nu Restaurant
1 Veivers RdThis is our favourite restuarant! Nunu's is an impressive culinary adventure. Absolute beachfront and open 7 days for breakfast lunch and dinner. Be prepared.. you can spalsh quite a bit of cash at this place BUT with a little stategic ordering it can be great value considering the delightful experience. In good weather ask for a table on the deck. (07) 4059 1880
Traditional wood fired pizza napoletana style, mediterranean antipasto, fresh hand made pasta and tasty cocktails with a beautiful veiw over Lake Placid. TUESDAY-FRIDAY 5:30-11pm, SATURDAY 12-3pm, 5:30-11pm, SUNDAY 12-3pm (07) 4039 4411
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Alessandro's Pizzeria Antipasto Bar
102 Lake Placid RdTraditional wood fired pizza napoletana style, mediterranean antipasto, fresh hand made pasta and tasty cocktails with a beautiful veiw over Lake Placid. TUESDAY-FRIDAY 5:30-11pm, SATURDAY 12-3pm, 5:30-11pm, SUNDAY 12-3pm (07) 4039 4411
Barrons Bistro reastaurant at the Freshwater railway station offers Breakfast, lunch or dinner in the unique vintage railway carriage or even on the old railway platform out of the weather.
(07) 4055 1377
www.barronsbistro.com.au
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Freshwater Station
Barrons Bistro reastaurant at the Freshwater railway station offers Breakfast, lunch or dinner in the unique vintage railway carriage or even on the old railway platform out of the weather.
(07) 4055 1377
www.barronsbistro.com.au
This is the local corner store supplying limited groceries and is also a Indian take away which offers home delivery Thursday to Sunday.
(07) 4055 1719
Check their menu on facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/freshwaterfriendlyg/
Freshwater Friendly Grocer And Authentic Indian Takeaway
227-229 Kamerunga RoadThis is the local corner store supplying limited groceries and is also a Indian take away which offers home delivery Thursday to Sunday.
(07) 4055 1719
Check their menu on facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/freshwaterfriendlyg/
Great cafe right on the waterfront.
www.wharfone.com.au
www.facebook.com/wharfonecafe
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Wharf ONE Cafe
Great cafe right on the waterfront.
www.wharfone.com.au
www.facebook.com/wharfonecafe
Delicious healthy food. Amazing salads. Delicious juices. Great value. Monday -Friday, Breakfast and Lunch.
www.facebook.com/Snoogies-Health-Bar-Cairns-204341536272557
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Snoogies
82 Grafton StDelicious healthy food. Amazing salads. Delicious juices. Great value. Monday -Friday, Breakfast and Lunch.
www.facebook.com/Snoogies-Health-Bar-Cairns-204341536272557
Great food, huge plates, lots of vegetarian options. Open Daily 7am-3pm.
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The Lillipad Cafe
72 Grafton StGreat food, huge plates, lots of vegetarian options. Open Daily 7am-3pm.
Cheeky Yam
1 Pier Point RdDelicious Vegan Cafe.
www.facebook.com/CheekyYam
Great little Japanese noodle restaurant. House made noodles, broth and dumplings.
www.tripadvisor.com.au/Restaurant_Review-g255069-d1238670-Reviews-Ganbaranba-Cairns_Cairns_Region_Queensland
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Ganbaranba Noodle Collosseum
12-20 Spence StGreat little Japanese noodle restaurant. House made noodles, broth and dumplings.
www.tripadvisor.com.au/Restaurant_Review-g255069-d1238670-Reviews-Ganbaranba-Cairns_Cairns_Region_Queensland
Drinks & Nightlife
Hidden down a red brick laneway in the heart of the Cairns CBD, Three Wolves offers patrons a unique and premium small bar experience. Proudly supplying a selection of speciality whiskey, spirits, cocktail, wine, beer and tapas. CLOSED TUESDAY.
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Three Wolves
32 Abbott StHidden down a red brick laneway in the heart of the Cairns CBD, Three Wolves offers patrons a unique and premium small bar experience. Proudly supplying a selection of speciality whiskey, spirits, cocktail, wine, beer and tapas. CLOSED TUESDAY.
Good cocktails and an open air deck perched in a priceless location on the Cairns Marina, with mountain, ocean and Trinity inlet views. Often there is live music sunday afternoons.
www.salthouse.com.au
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Salt House
2 Pier Point RdGood cocktails and an open air deck perched in a priceless location on the Cairns Marina, with mountain, ocean and Trinity inlet views. Often there is live music sunday afternoons.
www.salthouse.com.au
South American, Caribbean and Baja Californian cuisines. House brewed beers, garden with pool tables and if your lucky live music. Check whats on at www.facebook.com/Green-Ant-Cantina-162023070520811/
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Green Ant Cantina
183 Bunda StSouth American, Caribbean and Baja Californian cuisines. House brewed beers, garden with pool tables and if your lucky live music. Check whats on at www.facebook.com/Green-Ant-Cantina-162023070520811/
Excellent wine menu and grazing boards. Live music Saturday night. Also open Monday to Friday from 8am for your coffee fix, smoothie or juice, and an
ever-changing menu board of toast and toasties.
www.theconservatorybar.com.au
www.facebook.com/theconservatorybar
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The Conservatory Bar
14 Lake StExcellent wine menu and grazing boards. Live music Saturday night. Also open Monday to Friday from 8am for your coffee fix, smoothie or juice, and an
ever-changing menu board of toast and toasties.
www.theconservatorybar.com.au
www.facebook.com/theconservatorybar
Parks & Nature
Davies Creek National Park
Davies Creek RdA spectacular place for swimming!
A beautiful cool deep blue/green pool of water for swimming below a spectacular waterfall.
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Emerald Creek Falls
A beautiful cool deep blue/green pool of water for swimming below a spectacular waterfall.
Kahlpahlim Rock Trail, through Dinden National Park, takes you to Kahlpahlim Rock (also known as Lambs Head), the highest point on the Lamb Range at around 1,300 metres above sea level. This walk needs an early start and good fitness to manage the steep acent into the cloud forest. The walk is spectacular and passes through wet and dry forests with spectacular veiws. The track is a circuit which includes the "Kahphahlim rock trail" and the "ridge trail". You can do the circuit but i reccomend assending and returning along the "ridge trail" for a gentler acent and decent. Check for details and a map of the trail at www.npsr.qld.gov.au/parks/davies-dinden-bare-hill/
Kahlpahlim Rock
Kahlpahlim Rock Trail, through Dinden National Park, takes you to Kahlpahlim Rock (also known as Lambs Head), the highest point on the Lamb Range at around 1,300 metres above sea level. This walk needs an early start and good fitness to manage the steep acent into the cloud forest. The walk is spectacular and passes through wet and dry forests with spectacular veiws. The track is a circuit which includes the "Kahphahlim rock trail" and the "ridge trail". You can do the circuit but i reccomend assending and returning along the "ridge trail" for a gentler acent and decent. Check for details and a map of the trail at www.npsr.qld.gov.au/parks/davies-dinden-bare-hill/
Enjoy views over the gorge and scenic Barron Falls.
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Parque Nacional Barron Gorge
Wrights Lookout RoadEnjoy views over the gorge and scenic Barron Falls.
Beaches closer to Cairns CBD are not great for swimming and to enjoy a day at the beach you will need to head to the "Cairns northern beaches". Palm Cove is lovely and there are plenty of restaurants, boutiques and cafes as well.
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Palm Cove
Beaches closer to Cairns CBD are not great for swimming and to enjoy a day at the beach you will need to head to the "Cairns northern beaches". Palm Cove is lovely and there are plenty of restaurants, boutiques and cafes as well.
If you want an isolated beach this is your spot. There is no stinger net to offer protection from marine jelly fish so only suitable for swimming during the winter months between may and november when there are no jelly fish.
Wangetti
If you want an isolated beach this is your spot. There is no stinger net to offer protection from marine jelly fish so only suitable for swimming during the winter months between may and november when there are no jelly fish.
Just a 10min drive from our house this is our favaourite rainforest track. Park at the end of Stoney Creek road, walk across the bridge to the swimming holes and then look out for the small "Douglas track" sign on the right hand side after the bridge. You can walk for as long or as little as you like through the forest and then return for a swim in stoney creek. For the more serious hikers of good fittness you can acend to Glacier rock for a spectacular panoramic view of the coastal lowlands and surrounding ranges, about 3.5-5 hours return. Furthur information on Cairns long distance walks at www.npsr.qld.gov.au/parks/barron-gorge/long-walks.html
Douglas Track
Douglas TrackJust a 10min drive from our house this is our favaourite rainforest track. Park at the end of Stoney Creek road, walk across the bridge to the swimming holes and then look out for the small "Douglas track" sign on the right hand side after the bridge. You can walk for as long or as little as you like through the forest and then return for a swim in stoney creek. For the more serious hikers of good fittness you can acend to Glacier rock for a spectacular panoramic view of the coastal lowlands and surrounding ranges, about 3.5-5 hours return. Furthur information on Cairns long distance walks at www.npsr.qld.gov.au/parks/barron-gorge/long-walks.html
One of our favorite places to visit and swim, just 10mins drive from our house and you can find yourself alongside a Freshwater creek in World heritage rainforest.
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Stoney Creek
Stoney Creek RoadOne of our favorite places to visit and swim, just 10mins drive from our house and you can find yourself alongside a Freshwater creek in World heritage rainforest.
This is the perfect place to see the Wet Tropics World heritage rain forest and has a beautiful river. There is a small fee ~$10 for the short bus ride from the car park. You can swim and there are beautiful walking tracks through the forest. Take a picnic to share by the river. Highly recommended!!!
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Mossman Gorge
This is the perfect place to see the Wet Tropics World heritage rain forest and has a beautiful river. There is a small fee ~$10 for the short bus ride from the car park. You can swim and there are beautiful walking tracks through the forest. Take a picnic to share by the river. Highly recommended!!!
Essentials
Woolworths Redlynch
Big grocery store.
If you are visiting on Friday, Saturday or Sunday be sure to check out these markets with a unique selection of groceries, local produce, skin products, tropical fruits, fresh coconuts, food stalls and more. OPEN FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY
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Rusty's Market
89 Grafton StIf you are visiting on Friday, Saturday or Sunday be sure to check out these markets with a unique selection of groceries, local produce, skin products, tropical fruits, fresh coconuts, food stalls and more. OPEN FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY
A large range of local produce and delicatessens.
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Jonsson's Farm Market
31 Johnston StA large range of local produce and delicatessens.
Freshwater friendly grocer has limited groceries and delicious take away Indian food.
227 Kamerunga Rd
227 Kamerunga RoadFreshwater friendly grocer has limited groceries and delicious take away Indian food.
Liquorland Barron River Hotel Drive
37 Stratford ParadeBeer, Wine & Spirits
Local Pharmacy and medical practice.
If you need medical attention after hours Dial-a-Doctor offer home visits, call: 1300 030 030
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Stratford Village Pharmacy
1 Kamerunga RdLocal Pharmacy and medical practice.
If you need medical attention after hours Dial-a-Doctor offer home visits, call: 1300 030 030
Getting Around
Sunbus stop at the end of our street for 121 bus to the Cairns CBD or Cairns Central Shopping center, the jouney takes about 20mins. Check the schedual here: Cairns CBD - https://mobile.jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/timetables/bus/C/121
Old Smithfield Rd near Cassowary St
Sunbus stop at the end of our street for 121 bus to the Cairns CBD or Cairns Central Shopping center, the jouney takes about 20mins. Check the schedual here: Cairns CBD - https://mobile.jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/timetables/bus/C/121
SunBus stop for 121 bus to Redlynch shopping center, journey is about 10mins. At Redlynch shopping center there are connecting buses to Smithfield and the Cairns Northern beaches. Check the schedual here: https://mobile.jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/timetables/bus/c/121/outbound
Old Smithfield Rd at Simon Street
SunBus stop for 121 bus to Redlynch shopping center, journey is about 10mins. At Redlynch shopping center there are connecting buses to Smithfield and the Cairns Northern beaches. Check the schedual here: https://mobile.jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/timetables/bus/c/121/outbound
Cairns Black and White Taxi's ---- Phone 131008. Cairns also now has Uber!!! Download the app for affordable private transport.
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Lake Street Taxi Rank
2 Lake StCairns Black and White Taxi's ---- Phone 131008. Cairns also now has Uber!!! Download the app for affordable private transport.
Sightseeing
The Cairns esplanard is a great spot for a run or a stroll and some people watching. There is 5km of wide walkway and boardwalk along the waterfront that is lit at night ending near the Cairns CBD at the "lagoon" which is a big pool on the waterfront. There are huge grassed areas that are perfect for picinics and some covered seated areas with barbeques. Recommended for a stroll at dusk for some fresh sea breeze.
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Esplanade
EsplanadeThe Cairns esplanard is a great spot for a run or a stroll and some people watching. There is 5km of wide walkway and boardwalk along the waterfront that is lit at night ending near the Cairns CBD at the "lagoon" which is a big pool on the waterfront. There are huge grassed areas that are perfect for picinics and some covered seated areas with barbeques. Recommended for a stroll at dusk for some fresh sea breeze.
The Cairns Botanic Gardens, renowned for having one of the best exhibitions of tropical plants in Australia, is a tropical paradise where you can explore the beauty of tropical plants, relax in stunning surroundings and learn about tropical flora and horticulture.
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Cairns Botanic Gardens
78-96 Collins Ave The Cairns Botanic Gardens, renowned for having one of the best exhibitions of tropical plants in Australia, is a tropical paradise where you can explore the beauty of tropical plants, relax in stunning surroundings and learn about tropical flora and horticulture.
Arts & Culture
Situated in the Cairns Botanic Gardens precinct, just 4km north of the city’s CBD, the centre is an iconic and innovative multi-use, contemporary arts facility housed in three converted World War 2 naval oil storage tanks, and set amidst a lush rainforest backdrop. Check whats on at http://www.tanksartscentre.com/whats-on
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Tanks Arts Centre
46 Collins AveSituated in the Cairns Botanic Gardens precinct, just 4km north of the city’s CBD, the centre is an iconic and innovative multi-use, contemporary arts facility housed in three converted World War 2 naval oil storage tanks, and set amidst a lush rainforest backdrop. Check whats on at http://www.tanksartscentre.com/whats-on
Ngadiku Dreamtime Walks at mossman Gorge are hosted by Mossman's indiginous peoples and provide a discovery of their culture. Ngadiku (Nar-di-gul) means stories and legends from a long time ago in local Kuku Yalanji language. The walks take visitors on a journey along private, gentle tracks, visiting special places and culturally significant sites, past traditional bark shelters and over meandering cool rainforest streams.
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Mossman Gorge Centre
212r Mossman Gorge RdNgadiku Dreamtime Walks at mossman Gorge are hosted by Mossman's indiginous peoples and provide a discovery of their culture. Ngadiku (Nar-di-gul) means stories and legends from a long time ago in local Kuku Yalanji language. The walks take visitors on a journey along private, gentle tracks, visiting special places and culturally significant sites, past traditional bark shelters and over meandering cool rainforest streams.