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JDRF One Walk Cairns

Each year, JDRF One Walks around the globe bring together around a million people to raise over $85 million for life-changing T1D research.

Il Palazzo Boutique Hotel Cairns

Il Palazzo is a boutique hotel situated in the heart of Cairns. Its prime location means that guests are central to the bustling CBD, Casino, Conference Centre, Reef Fleet Terminal, markets and shops. The exciting Esplanade with swimming Lagoon and boardwalk, a plethora of cosmopolitan restaurants and major international hotels are within easy walking distance. There are 38 fully self-contained one bedroom apartments, each with air-conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen and laundry, a large shady balcony, mini bar, Foxtel TV, telephone & in-room safe. Il Palazzo has one of the best locations in Cairns and features a beautiful Mediterranean style courtyard with a landscaped heated swimming pool. There is a roof top sundeck, BBQ area and gazebo. Business services are available as well as a tour desk, dry cleaning, FREE wireless internet and secure undercover parking. The staff take pride in offering guests a personal service and attention to detail is paramount.

Tour of the Tropics

Tour of the Tropics has come to life to incorporate not only a sporting event for cyclists, but a festival inspired food, wine and music event for not only sporting enthusiasts, but leisure travellers and families of all ages.

Atherton Tablelands Birdwatchers’ Cabin

The modern self-contained and well-appointed cabin is the ONLY guest accommodation on our 35 acre forest property, which borders onto the Wet Tropics World Heritage area (Herberton Range Nat. Park). We offer undisturbed bird and wildlife watching from the cabin’s veranda and our private forest trails. Our Tall Sclerophyll Forest with a diverse understorey of flowering and fruiting shrubs in the ecotone between open woodland and tropical rainforest makes it easy to observe the great number and diversity of birds (Victoria's Riflebirds, King Parrots, Mountain Thornbills etc.), mammals (Tree kangaroos, many species of possums), butterflies, frogs, Leaf-tailed Geckoes, Boyd's Forest Dragons (species lists on our website). Summers in the tropics are very pleasant here, as we are situated at 1000m elevation. We are close to excellent birding hotspots in a variety of ecosystems (e.g. savannah woodlands, tropical rainforest, wetlands). Bromfield Swamp and Mt.Hypipamee NP are 10 min away, Hasties Swamp 15 min. Free WiFi.

Aluco Restaurant and Bar

Welcome to Aluco. A contemporary coastal restaurant minutes walk from the inspirations of the four mile beach at the Pullman Sea Temple Resort.

Wayfarer Port Douglas

Wayfarer is a beautifully renovated 2 bedroom apartment in the heart of Port Douglas, only a stroll from the main street and the stunning Four Mile beach.

Rainforest Estate

Rainforest Estate is a luxury private residence on over 9 acres of secluded tropical lawns, gardens, creeks and natural rainforest near Port Douglas in Tropical North Queensland.

Rainforest Estate

Rainforest Estate is a luxury private residence on over 9 acres of secluded tropical lawns, gardens, creeks and natural rainforest near Port Douglas in Tropical North Queensland.

Jamaica Beach House

Jamaica beach house offers a unique holiday experience, for those who appreciate the tropical, beach styled ambience and coastal character. It is the perfect beach escape for couples, family or friends. Only a 1 minute walk to Four Mile Beach and a large resort style pool set in tropical gardens, what more could you want?

Cairns Tropical Writers Festival

Tropical Writers Inc. launched the inaugural Cairns Tropical Writers Festival in 2008 to meet the needs of the regional writing community of Far North Queensland. In 2012, the festival was re-named the Cairns Tropical Writers Festival to give a feeling of ownership to the regional community and to stimulate direct involvement from members of the Tropical Writers Inc. and regional writers. This initiative has progressed the opportunities for the community to meet, connect with and be motivated by published Australian authors and the wider writing industry. The profile of the festival has grown considerably as a direct result of building a following in the larger community and has gained recognition from organisations such as the Queensland Writers Centre and the Brisbane Writers Festival.

Sea Swift Cruises

Sea Swift’s passenger cruise runs from Cairns in Far North Queensland to the Torres Strait at the tip of Australia, and is the most unique cruising experience of your life.

Port Douglas Beach House

This Port Douglas Beach House is the perfect retreat for your tropical beach getaway with all creature comforts for your enjoyment during your Port Douglas holiday.

Pineapple Pete's Beach House Port Douglas

A three minute walk to the world renowned Four Mile beach and a four minute drive into the heart of Port Douglas, Pineapple Pete’s Beach House is one of the most charismatic and iconic houses in Port Douglas. It has the perfect balance of tropical mid century styling, low key luxury coastal living and all the 21st century mod cons in Queensland’s jewel of the Tropical North.

Reef Villa Port Douglas

Reef Villa is located about 4 kms from Port Douglas town centre and only a few minutes stroll (less than 300 metres) to the renowned Four Mile Beach. Providing ample space to comfortably accommodate 8 guests, Reef Villa is the perfect base for exploring the Great Barrier Reef, the World Heritage listed rainforests of the Daintree and the beaches at Cape Tribulation.

Costa Azzura

This comfortable 2 bedroom villa is located in a quiet cul-de-sac, surrounded by lush tropical gardens and less than 2 minutes walk to the famous Four Mile Beach.

Villa 15 Bale Drive Port Douglas

You’ll love my place because of the private plunge pool with the daybed, the high ceilings, the views across the lake and parkland, tucked away from everyone but just a short stroll from the beach.

Bonita Vida

This pavilion style house embraces a tropical lifestyle & oozes holiday vibes. Only a 2 min walk to the beach & main esplanade with restaurants via a boardwalk. It is private yet very close to the action. The house is well-equipped, self-contained & stylish! Sleeps up to 6 adults.