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Wanggulay presentsEssential local knowledge and tips for a guaranteed Fabulous Holiday Experience in Tropical North Queensland

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

WELCOME FROM WANGGULAY

ACCOMMODATION: LIFE IN THE RAINFOREST CANOPY

WANGGULAY TOO TREETOPS (NEW!)

FOOD GUIDE: TROPICAL CUISINE IN PARADISE

KIDS GUIDE: THINGS TO DO AT WANGGULAY

THINGS TO DO: NEAR WANGGULAY

THINGS TO DO: IN CAIRNS

CAIRNS ART TRAIL: THE BIG TEN

LOCAL HISTORY

THANKYOU

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Accommodation, about Wanggulay

Markets

Seafood

Restaurants

Convenience

WELCOME FROM

Congratulations on considering Cairns and

Wanggulay for your next holiday.

Our aim is to help you have a Holiday

of a Lifetime and with that in mind we

have compiled this Guide. It contains

information from guests, owners and

managers over the 10 years we have been

operating as a luxury rainforest retreat on

all the best things to see and do in the area.

The name Wanggulay means sulphur

crested white cockatoo which are often seen

around the Barron River area. The name

acknowledges the traditional owners of the

land, the Djabugay.

We love referrals, which is the how the

majority of our guests get to hear about us.

Feel free to share this Guide with anyone

who might be interested in exploring and

staying in Cairns.

Wanggulay

All the best,

Belinda and Brett x

CONTACT US - ALWAYS HAPPY TO HELP

Brett: +61 (0) 4683 777 [email protected]

Belinda: +61 (0) 400 777 [email protected]

Bet (manager): +61 (0) 428 779 832

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LIFE IN THE RAINFOREST CANOPY

The Barron River flows from the Tablelands

to the Coral Sea as it cuts through the

rainforest in the spectacular Barron Gorge.

The river widens and the current slows

amongst the rocky outcrops and small

clearings.

Perched on the hillside above the Barron

River your luxurious rainforest home awaits

you, filled with exotic oriental Balinese

furniture, Persian carpets and day beds for

relaxing on the balconies with polished

hardwoods and handsome statues.

Natural ochres, earth- colours and textures

invite you into the main living area under a

large timber cathedral ceiling.

On this floor you will find the master

bedroom with its own ensuite and spa

bath. A private bridgeway access from the

master bedroom directly to the pool makes

about Wanggulay

swimming an easy pleasure any time of the

day.

The second bedroom has its own bathroom

and shower facilities on the same floor.

The spacious open- plan living area with gourmet

kitchen, extends outside to a wide verandah high

above the forest floor in the treetops. Bi- fold

doors slide back, allowing the large outdoor area

to merge the living space. On hot days, with the

doors closed, the integrated air- conditioning

keeps the house cool.

On the floor below is another guest wing with a

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entertaining easy. Or contemplate the river on

the meditation/ wedding platform amongst

the trees on the hillside below the house; a

lovely spot for early morning yoga followed by

breakfast.

The private pathway winds its way past the

platform down to the river, where you can take

a short riverside stroll along the Barron River.

Further afield, the Great Barrier Reef, World

Heritage rainforests, the vibrant tropical

beaches of Palm Cove and Trinity Beach lined

with coconut trees compliment the vibrant city of

Cairns. Wanggulay is a place to relax and enjoy

the tranquility of the rainforest and all the region

has to offer.

LIFE IN THE RAINFOREST CANOPY about Wanggulay

INFINITY EDGE POOL

lounge/media room opening onto another

22 metre balcony providing separate

reading and relaxing spaces for larger

groups.

The media room also has a comfortable pull

out double sofa bed. Two bedrooms with

king size beds which can be split as needed

into singles, are also on this level. We find

the most convenient configurations for our

guests is to keep one as a king and the other

as a twin. The bathroom on

this floor features an antique claw foot

bath. For your convenience there is a guest

laundry located in the hallway.

Our home sleeps 10 people, suitable for

large family groups. We can cater for young

children with cots and high chairs at your

request.

Of course you can take your living area

outside to the award winning infinity edge

pool where an additional BBQ makes

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Wanggulay is equipped with a Gourmet

Kitchen. From blenders to a juice fountain,

high quality knives and scanpans we offer

you all the tools to create delicious tropical

meals. In fact, the Wanggulay kitchen has

catered for weddings and other

celebrations for over 10 years.


CHAMPAGNE ON THE BALCONY

• FIVE STAR LUXURY

• 8 BEDS, UP TO 11 GUESTS

• AIR CONDITIONED COMFORT

• ECO FRIENDLY

• BBQ FACILITIES

• SATELLITE ENTERTAINMENT

• GAMES, BOOKS AND TOYS

• FREE WIFI

• SPECTACULAR CANOPY VIEWS

• PETS ON ARRANGEMENT

GOURMET KITCHEN

Wanggulay’s stunning salt water infinity

edged pool was awarded Best Creative Pool

in Queensland. It features a built in spa and

can heat up to 30 degrees.

AWARD WINNING INFINITY EDGE POOL

Relax in ease and comfort with forest views

from the spa and five star amenities.

LUXURY ITALIAN BATHROOM

Wanggulay has hosted many weddings

and celebrations on the unique wedding

platform by the river. With prior

arrangement for these functions, we can

create a spectacular and memorable event.

We have a list of wedding companies who

already know the property and its special

features. Contact us and we can help set up

the property just the way you want it.

WEDDINGS, PARTIES AND FUNCTIONS

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• A Queensland Weekender Favourite

• HomeAway No. 1 Highest Rated Holiday

Rental in Australia

• TripAdvisor Recommended Stays 2013

• No. 1 Stayz Preferred Choice in QLD

Australia

• HomeAway Top 10 Places to Stay in Australia

AWARD WINNING FIVE STAR LUXURY

If you have any questions about Wanggulay

please don’t hesitate to contact us. We

are always happy to accommodate your

individual needs.

All the best,

Belinda and Brett x

GOURMET KITCHEN

LUXURY BATHROOM

POOL AREA

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WANGGULAY TOO TREETOPS

Luxurious Five Bedroom, Three Bathroom

Timber Holiday House in the Treetops!

Located above the hillside in the rainforest,

this luxurious Cairns City holiday house

is unique. Picture yourself sitting in the

outdoor antique bath with a bottle of bubbly

perched above the river having a holiday of

a lifetime in Far North Queensland!

‘Wanggulay Too Treetops’ is a five bedroom

holiday home located just 7 kilometres west

of Cairns airport set amongst the treetops

of World Heritage listed rainforest looking

down on the Barron River.

Welcome in and we will take you on a tour

of our home...

Natural ochres, earth- colours and textures

invite you into the main living area under a

large timber cathedral ceiling.

New !

The spacious open-plan living room with

cathedral ceiling opens onto a wide veranda

in the treetops with breathtaking views of

the rainforest and river below. Relax on the

balcony to bird calls, beautiful blue Ulysses

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butterflies and the gentle sound of the

river. With the kitchen opening onto the

deck, entertaining is a treat creating a fun

bar atmosphere at night.

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Upstairs, four bedrooms open onto the main

living room with exotic oriental furniture,

polished hardwoods, and earth-colours and

textures making Wanggulay warm and inviting.

The master bedroom has French windows

opening onto the veranda. Relaxation is only

a step away. Soak in the sanctuary of your own

spa-bath with locally handmade soaps, fragrant

frangipanis floating in bowls in the luxurious

ensuite bathroom.

On the floor below is a smaller living area with

a lounge and veranda fully screened for the

ultimate tropical living experience. From here,

the second master bedroom looks out through

the dappled sunlight of the treetops. Walk out

onto the river platform to bathe in the antique

bath with a bottle of complimentary bubbly. It

doesn’t get better than this!

RELAXATION IS ONLY A STEP AWAY

All the best,

Belinda and Brett x

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We look forward to welcoming you to

Wanggulay Too Treetops.

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TROPICAL CUISINE IN PARADISE

For many guests, enjoying the vibrant

cuisine of Tropical Northern Australia can

be one of the highlights of your stay. Here is

where the rainforest meets the Great Barrier

Reef, two world heritage environments

combining to produce some of the most

stunningly diverse arrays of food and

beverages in all of the tropical zones of the

world.

The “go to” website for foodies is

www.australiantropicalfoods.com

which provides information about

exotic fruits, seafood, gourmet produce,

restaurants and tropical food trails that take

in Cairns, the Northern Beaches and the

Tablelands. They also offer food trails and

tours.

Cairns has an abundance of world class

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restaurants and quality cuisine, partly

because of the availability of fresh produce

from the cooler Atherton tablelands; home to

world class coffee, dairy produce and a large

supply of tropical organic fruit and vegetables

sold at the local markets. Here are some of

our favourite food places….

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In the centre of Cairns, drink young green

coconut water and then have it cracked open

to eat the flesh whilst sampling the seasonal

produce of the far north. Fresh locally

produced pasta, bread, dips, Mungalli creek

organic cheeses (www.mungallicreekdairy.

com.au) and an organic butchery create a

full gourmet experience.

Check the website for full details:

http://www.rustysmarkets.com.au/

Opening times:

Friday 5am to 6pm

Saturday 5am to 6pm

Sunday 5am to 3pm

Location:

57-89 Grafton St,

Cairns Region QLD 4870

(20 mins drive from Wanggulay)

TROPICAL CUISINE IN PARADISE food guide

RUSTY’S MARKETS

RUSTY’S MARKETS

Every Sunday from 8.00 – 1.30pm, Port

Douglas markets come alive with a

wonderful selection of local produce from

raw chocolate, dried mango and dragon

fruit, Daintree chai and the only grower of

organic vanilla essence in Australia, Vanilla

Australia; taste their real vanilla icecream.

Visit the coconut boys: Adrian and his

family who will pierce one of

PORT DOUGLAS MARKETShis home grown coconuts and once you have

drunk the water allow him to gouge out the

flesh and combine with a ripe banana. Listen

to the story of this vegan family and how they

use coconuts as their staple food. Of course

the markets also have a stunning variety of

handmade gifts, clothes and natural products.

Opening times: every Sun 8pm - 1.30pm

Location: Anzac Park end of Macrossan Street

Port Douglas QLD 4877

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Cooking wild caught Barramundi, coral

trout or snapper on the BBQ with a glass of

pinot grigio are one of the great pleasures of

staying at Wanggulay. There are 2 excellent

seafood shops on Sheridan St heading out

of Cairns city to Wanggulay.

Ocean World Seafood Market

www.localdirectories.com.au/Cairns-

North,QLD/Ocean- World-

Seafood- Market/proGile/4YuY

Captain Cook Seafood

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about?gl=au&hl=en

For more options visit

http://www.australiantropicalfoods.com/

index.php/gourmet- foods/seafood/


DINE ON SEAFOOD

FRESH LOCAL SEAFOOD

Now that you have your fresh produce, what

would you like to cook?

My favourite recipe is nut crusted mahi

mahi. Blend ½ cup of macadamia nuts, ½

cup of shredded coconut, large bunch of

coriander with most of root, knob of ginger,

garlic, salt and lemon. Place fillets in a

baking dish and press the nut crust into the

fillets. Bake at 180 deg for 15 mins or

WHAT TO COOKuntil cooked and crust is browned.

For more creative cooking inspiration, treat

yourself to a copy of Claire Richard’s book,

Tropical Cuisines: Cooking in Clare’s Kitchen.

Clare’s passion for the produce in this part of the

world has been poured into this beautiful book

available locally at http://tropicalcuisine.com/

retail- stockists/ or http://

www.amazon.com/Tropical- Cuisine- Cooking-

Kitchen- ebook/dp/B0082J0ZGA

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This is the destination restaurant for local

and international visitors to Cairns. At

Ochre you can be assured that the produce

is local. With very well respected chef

Craig Squire in the kitchen, cooking local

and indigenous produce with patriotic

Australian flavours, the menu is intelligent

and beautifully flavoured. A thoughtful

wine list offers diners a guide to eating in

harmony with the chosen bottle.

Ochre Restaurant has won many Australian

and International awards including “Best

Tourism Restaurant” for the third year

running and a ‘Hall of Fame’ award. (source

www.australiantropicalfoods.com). For an

unusual sample of tropical cuisine try the

tasting plate with crocodile, emu, kangaroo...

43 Shields St Cnr Sheridan St Cairns 4870

Phone: 07 4051 0100

Bookings: [email protected]

Website: www.ochrerestaurant.com.au


OCHRE RESTAURANT

OCHRE RESTAURANT

Located at the front of the Heritage listed

Carins Regional Gallery, Perotta’s is a locals

favourite. Great coffee, salads, brushcetta

and main dishes make it a perfect venue for

casual outdoor dining.

Visit: https://www.facebook.com/perrottas

PEROTTA’S

For authentic Balinese food try the ristafel

or Indonesian Banquet. After 3 courses the

dessert spread is unmissable.

Visit: http://www.bayvillage.com.au/bayleaf

THE BAY LEAF

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Try the duck curry at the Tamarind, Reef

Casino, Cairns for Contemporary Asian

food.

Visit: http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/

Restaurant_Review- g255069- d801660-

Reviews- Tamarind-

Cairns_Cairns_Region_Queensland.html

TAMARIND

Our favourites are NuNu’s, Reef House and

Vivo all on the beachfront at Palm Cove

and stroll down to Numi’s for an ice cream

afterwards.

PALM COVE RESTAURANTS

FOOD GUIDE - RESTAURANTS

Our favourites are NuNu’s, Reef House and

Vivo all on the beachfront at Palm Cove

and stroll down to Numi’s for an ice cream

afterwards.

Nu Nu Restaurant is situated in front of the

Beach Club, at the northern end of Palm

Coves’ serene shoreline, with stunning

views over the Coral Sea. The menus at

Nu Nu offer an eclectic mix of Australian

food inspired by world travels and the

multicultural Australian Community. Nick’s

commitment to using local, and where

possible, organic produce, ensures the

freshest, healthiest and most delicious food

available.

123 Williams Esplanade Palm Cove Qld

Phone: 07 4059 1880


Website: www.nunu.com.au

NUNU RESTAURANT

NUNU RESTAURANT

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Overlooking a palm- lined esplanade

this award- winning restaurant enjoys

unsurpassed ocean views and gentle sea

breezes. The cuisine created by Executive

Chef Philip Mitchell stands out as a

highlight in true boutique style. Philip

sources produce from local waters and the

Atherton Tablelands, making regular trips

to nearby markets to hand- pick the freshest

ingredients.

The menu has an eclectic feel with

Mediterranean, Asian and traditional

influences blended to create a truly unique

modern Australian cuisine. Careful

preparation of the individual ingredients

and simple execution in their combination

is the key to Philip Mitchell’s

creations.

99 Williams Esplanade Palm Cove Qld

Phone: 07 4055 3633


Website: www.reefhouse.com.au

REEF HOUSE RESTAURANT

Another popular place to eat is Vivo for

great breakfasts and fresh grilled fish for

lunch and dinner.

49 Williams Esplanade, Cairns QLD 4879

Phone: (07) 4059 0944

Hours: Tuesday hours 8:00 am–10:00 pm

VIVO BAR AND GRILL

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REEF HOUSE RESTAURANT

VIVO BAR

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Having lived in Paris, we are always on the

lookout for authentic French pastries, bread

and an excellent café au lait. They are all

here at Le Crouton in a small suburban

shopping centre near the Freshwater

Railway Station. Ideal for a breakfast coffee

and croissant but call first to see if they are

open.

227 Kamerunga Rd, Freshwater, QLD 4870

Phone: 07 4058 2451.

Visit: http://www.urbanspoon.

com/r/350/1634891/restaurant/Queensland/

Cairns/Le- Crouton- Freshwater

LE CROUTON

FOOD GUIDE - CAFES, DELIS AND CONVENIENCE

CAFFEIND

One of our favourite cafés for great coffee

and chai is Caffeind, hidden away down an

alley off Grafton St. The owner, Oliver is the

reigning barista champion of FNQ and

they brew and sell my favourite chai, Prana

Chai.

5/78 Grafton St Cairns Region QLD 4870

Phone: (07) 4051 5522

Website: www.caffeind.com.au

CAFFEIND

Natalie and her partner French pastry chef

Laurent are the owners of Macaron, a busy

cafe on Grafton St. This gem offers the best

from French patisseries including their

wonderful macaroons. Try the salted

caramel and nutella variety... yumm! Their

latest offering is savory and sweet crepe’s

on a Saturday night.

http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/350/1732749/

restaurant/Queensland/Macaron-Cairns

MACARON

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Neil’s Organics is an Organic & Biodynamic

Farmers Market with the largest range of

organic food in Cairns.

239 – 241 McLeod Street Cairns QLD 4870

Phone: 07 4051 5688 F: 07 4051 1898

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.neilsorganics.com.au

NEIL’S ORGANICS

Marsh’s supply quality Hereford beef from

Marsh’s own farm on the Tablelands as

well as succulent pork from Morganbury’s.

They are a popular supplier of organic beef,

chicken, growth hormone free meat and

gluten free sausages.

1 Kamerunga Rd, Stratford, QLD, 4870

Phone: (07) 4055 2233

MARSH’S GOURMET BUTCHER

FOOD GUIDE - CAFES, DELIS AND CONVENIENCE

Starting from the apex of five way crossroad

with quality fruit and vegetables on the run,

Andy and Loren moved across the road to

expand and open a wonderful cafe with

indoor cafe as well as street side seating.

They fill the shop with lovely gourmet

products; still the best place to find quality

local and interstate products all in one

place. Try their lamb filo with salad for a

hearty lunch and their special chai blend.

1/139 Collins Avenue Edge hill

Phone: 07 4053 2966

Open: 7am- 7pm Mon- Sat

THE EDGE CAFE AND DELI

THE EDGE CAFE AND DELI

REDLYNCH SHOPPING CENTRE

Larson Road, Redlynch (8 mins from Wanggulay)

SMITHFIELD SHOPPING CENTRE

Captain Cook Hwy, Smithfield QLD 4878

Phone: (07) 4038 1006

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THE TO WANGGULAY

For 10 years my sister Bella and I (Cassia) now age 15 and 12 have been traveling to our Cairns paradise, Wanggulay. Many of these suggestions are our favourite things to do each time we come; it is almost like a tradition. We also like to explore new places. So here we offer you our ideas in the kids’ guide to Wanggulay!

GO TURTLE SPOTTING IN THE RIVER

kids guide

FUN IN THE POOL

The pool at Wanggulay is like your own private pool and spa! It’s a heated plunge pool and we looove the spa jets. Even when its cold outside we can heat it up and feel really cosy in the water.

A RIVER ADVENTURE

The Barron River is just below the house. There is a private walkway to the river through the wedding platform. If you walk left you can walk along the top of the bank on a bush track for about 200 meters. As the track comes to an end you will be able to

see Lake Placid. If you walk the other way, to the right, you will go past the other houses. If you look carefully in the river you can sometimes see lots of long- necked turtles that live in the river below Wanggulay. They eat whole fish such as whitebait and the occasional prawns or yabbies.

LAKE PLACID

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THE KIDS GUIDE TO Wanggulay

There are so many fish and cool things to see at the Stoney Creek Rock Pools. It is one of the most beautiful freshwater swimming places in the world! There are at least 4 different pools with waterfalls feeding into them. It’s a ten minute walk from Wanggulay.

KIDS GUIDE TO WANGGULAY

BARRON TRAILSSTONEY CREEK

EXPLORE THE ROCK POOLS

The best one to start with is to the top of Stoney Creek Falls and all the info is in the blue Hiking Guide that we give you when you stay at Wanggulay.

HIKE THE BARRON TRAILS

Several years ago we convinced our Mum and Dad to buy a table tennis table and guess what, we have had so many family tournaments and fun on this table.

It’s perfect for wet weather too because its in the undercover garage.

PLAY TABLE TENNISUse the TV to watch your preferred TV shows and the Apple TV to watch movies in HD quality. There’s a selection of DVDs available and you can choose from hundreds of your favourite movies and TV shows on Apple TV.

SETTLE IN FOR A MOVIE

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THINGS TO SEE AND DO

The sky rail is a world first in environmental

tourism taking you on an amazing

experience over Australia’s World Heritage

listed Tropical Rainforest canopy and deep

into the forest.

The Skyrail is one of Cairns’ most popular

attractions so be sure to check it out for a

unique experience. It is only a short 10 min

drive from Wanggulay.

Directions from Wanggulay: Just head

towards the Smithfield Shopping

Centre north, only a short walk.

Cnr Captain Cook Highway & Cairns

Western Arterial Road Smithfield QLD 4870

Phone: (07) 4038 5555

Visit: www.skyrail.com.au

near Wanggulay

SKYRAIL CABLEWAY

SKYRAIL RAINFOREST CABLEWAY

The 34 km Kuranda Scenic Railway

runs from Freshwater to Kuranda and is

considered a remarkable engineering feat.

Built between 1882 and 1891, the railway

has 15 handmade tunnels and around 40

bridges. The main tourist station is located

in Freshwater. You can spot the train in the

KURANDA SCENIC RAILWAY forest hills from the front door of Wanggulay.

From Wanggulay: Short walk on Freshwater Rd 12

mins away. Take the train up to Kuranda and the

Skyrail back to Smithfield and the courtesy bus

can take you back to your car.

Phone: (07) 4036 9333

Visit: www.ksr.com.au

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THINGS TO DO near Wanggulay

Have fun throwing boomerangs , learning

to throw spears and finding all about bush

tucker, watching traditional

dance and immersing yourself in Aboriginal

culture. These are the traditional owners of

the land that Wanggulay is part of.

It is next door to the Skyrail but

plan a whole day for this as there is a lot to

see and do.

TJAPUKAI ABORIGINAL CULTURAL PARK

THINGS TO DO NEAR WANGGULAY

Take an exhilarating trip down the Barron

River. It’s more fun in the wet (Dec - March)

when the river is raging. The starting point

is at the power station at the top of the river

just 10 minutes away from Wanggulay.

Raging Thunder Adventures

Phone: 07 4030 7990

Visit: http://www.cairnsrafting.com.au/

barron- river- white- water- rafting/rafting/

WHITE WATER RAFTING ON THE BARRON

TJAPUKAI ABORIGINAL CULTURAL PARK

Cairns Western Arterial Road

Caravonica Queensland 4878

Phone: 07 4042 9900

Visit: http://www.tjapukai.com.au

RIVER RAFTING

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THINGS TO DO near Wanggulay

This is the Cairns ultimate outdoor

motorsport centre where the adrenaline

races through your body as you complete a

minefield of hairpin turns, uphill climbs

and cambered corners. We definitely suggest

to visit the Cairns Kart Hire track if you

enjoy a bit of a thrill.

The 450 metre outdoor circuit is designed to

be a fun and exciting kart track. Operating

seven days a week they cater for novice to

experienced drivers, ranging from eleven

to eighty years of age. The minimum height

requirement is 150cm. They have a double

kart and Kids U Drive for 7- 12 years so little

kids don’t miss out on all the fun!

Open 7 days from 9am to 10pm

Corner of Walker Road and Capt. Cook

Highway Cairns Queensland 4870

Phone : 4055 0355

Visit: http://www.cairnskarthire.com.au/

GO KARTING

THINGS TO DO NEAR WANGGULAY

CAIRNS KART HIRE

Discover an active club and a whole network

of trails in Smithfield behind James Cook

University. Check out the trails at

http://www.cairnsmtb.com/category/trails/

trails- in- our- region

You can hire mountain bikes at Cairns

Mountain Bike Tours, Trinity Beach

Phone: 0418769782

MOUNTAIN BIKING DINE ON THE BEACH

In need of a good burger while looking out to

the Coral Sea? Visit Strait On The Beach for the

best burgers (in our opinion) in Cairns and enjoy

eating on the beach.

100 Oleander St, Holloways Beach QLD 4878

Phone: (07) 4055 9616

Or visit Numi’s Gelato and cool off on Palm

Beach (try the Coconut and Raspberry Sorbet).

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THINGS TO SEE AND DO

Award- winning Muddy’s playground on the

Cairns Esplanade is recognised as one of

the best community children’s play

facilities in Australia. Muddy’s was rated as

the #1 attraction in Cairns on Trip Advisor.

It is located about half way along the

foreshore on the corner of the Esplanade

and Minnie Street. It features a range of

both wet and dry equipment, including the

colourful “Muddy” the Mudskipper. The

playground has special facilities for

children in wheelchairs as well.

The playground is popular with both

tourists and locals alike and is a short

walk from the large Esplanade Skate Park.

Adults can supervise their children from

the comfort of shady trees surrounding the

playground.

in Cairns

CAIRNS TROPICAL ZOO

MUDDY’S PLAYGROUND

The highlight for our family is he Koala

maternity section for a look at all the cute

little baby Koalas. They also offer a Night

Safari.

Located on the Captain Cook Hwy at Palm

Cove, just 20 minutes from Wanggulay.

CAIRNS TROPICAL ZOO Cairns Tropical Zoo is open 7 days from 8:30am

to 4:00pm (closed Christmas Day).

Visit: http://www.cairnstropicalzoo.com.au

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THINGS TO DO in Cairns

The Gallery showcases contemporary art by

leading regional, national and international

artisis.

Throughout the year the Gallery presents a

range of creative learning programs for kids

including art classes, talks and events that

relate to exhibitions and the permanent

collection.

Open seven days a week all year round

except public holidays the Gallery is a great

shop with fun gifts to take home to your

friends.

40 Abbott St Cairns QLD 4870

Phone: (07) 4046 4800

For exhibitions visit:

http://www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au

CAIRNS REGIONAL GALLERY

CAIRNS REGIONAL GALLERY

KickArts Contemporary Arts Centre often

runs interesting programs in the school

holidays and it also has a lovely gift shop. It

is also a good place to go to see a play.

Hours: Tuesday hours 10:00 am–5:00 pm

96 Abbott St, Cairns QLD 4870

Phone: (07) 4050 9496

Visit: http://kickarts.org.au/

KICKARTS CONTEMPORARY GALLERY PEROTTA’S CAFE

A great place for lunch just near the Cairns

Regional Gallery. Sit out on the balcony

and order the best thick cut chips…yummm. They

have a a pear and gorgonzola bruschetta to die

for.

Cnr Shields & Abbott Sts, Cairns (Cairns Regional

Gallery) Phone: (07) 4031 5899

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GREAT BARRIER REEF

Located just 25 minutes north of Wanggulay

on the road to Port Douglas. As you drive

through Wangetti beach, look out for the

signs to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures. Run

by the Freeman family who also operate The

Cairns Tropical Zoo, it is simply the best

place to see crocodiles and local wildlife in

Tropical North

HARTLEY’S CROCODILE ADVENTURE FARM

DIVE OR SNORKEL ON THE GREAT BARRIER REEF

This is our favourite trip from Wanggulay.

Aboard the Silversonic, you will have a great

day of fun, discovery and adventure. Silversonic

is a smaller, faster boat that takes you to three

destinations on the reef and they have over 20 to

choose from on any given day. They can pick you

up from nearby Wanggulay but we prefer to drive

up as its on one of the most beautiful coastal

drives in Australia and you can stop along the

way at various look outs and beaches.

Departs Port Douglas 8.30am and returns Port

Douglas 4.30pm Discount vouchers are available

with Avis, seniors, students, travel industry

discounts or in groups of 10. Its still

worth the full price!

Phone: +61 7 4087 2100

Visit: www.silverseries.com.au

THINGS TO DO IN CAIRNS

Queensland. With over 2100 metres of

timber boardwalks and pathways, it takes

you on a journey of discovery through

woodlands and rainforest where you can

see an array of wildlife, including beautiful

tropical birds, reptiles, insects and other

native fauna.

Captain Cook Hwy Wangetti Beach,

Queensland 4879 Australia

Phone: 0740553576

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FITZROY ISLAND

BARRON RIVER GORGE NATIONAL PARK

One of the highlights of a holiday at Wanggulay

is the accessibility of the Barron River Gorge

National Park from the front door. You can do

short walks of 30 mins up Stoney Creek falls

or longer walks of 4- 6 hours or around 14 kms

with spectacular views from Glacier Rock the

dominant bluff in the valley.

Although you can visit the park all year round,

the cooler, drier months of the year (from May

to September) are the best times to visit. The

weather is warm with reduced humidity and

average maximum temperatures of 26 °C.


CATCH THE CAT TO FITZROY ISLAND

Fitzroy Island is in a National park 29km

from Cairns accessible by a 45 min fast cat

journey from the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal.

It’s a great day out for snorkeling, hiking the

summit or walking to the lighthouse though

it can be hot in the height of summer for

hiking.

Hire snorkeling gear and take a delicious

picnic in a shaded cove. The sea trampoline

is great fun to dive off. There is a resort on the

island where you can eat and stay.

Phone: +61 7 40446700

Visit: www.fitzroyisland.com

BARRON FALLS

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BOTANIC GARDENS VISITORS CENTRE


CAIRNS BOTANIC GARDENS

Just 4 km from the city on Collins Ave

the Gardens are a stunning series of

interconnected botanic spaces including:

- Flecker Garden

- Centenary Lakes - Saltwater and

Freshwater

- The Rainforest Boardwalk

- Mount Whitfield Conservation Park

- The Gondwanan Heritage Garden

- Munro Martin Fern House

The new Visitors centre houses a cafe,

interpretive centre and educational space. If

you don’t get a chance to visit the Daintree

on your trip to FNQ, the Botanic Gardens

gives you an appealing and accessible taste

of the tropics.

If you would like to join the locals for a

brisk early morning or evening walk/run.

take on the Red Arrow , a 1.3 km track in

the Mt Whitfield Conservation Park. Rated

as the best walk in Cairns, many enthusiasts

carry rocks from the base for extra resistance

- make sure you don’t pick up someone’s

favourite pet rock! Red and Blue arrow circuits

are accessible near the Visitors Centre and

Tanks Gallery.

We love the Rainforest Boardwalks which

are reminiscent of scenes from the movie

The Piano, with gnarly pandaus roots. Or

the sumptuous flowering tropical gingers

all pinks, reds and oranges. The Boardwalks are

accessible from Collins Ave or Greenslopes St

near Centenary Lakes. (Similar boardwalks are

found on the airport road so if you want a last

taste of Cairns allow another half hour before

your flight departs)

Entry is free and the Botanic Gardens are open

from 7.30am to 5.30pm every day of the year.

Visit: http://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/cbg

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The Cattana Wetlands are an area of

80 hectares of land which Council has

rehabilitated into a nature conservation

park. Discover all the wonderful species of

birds and fish in the bird hides that are

positioned around the area. Take a picnic or

a sunset stroll and enjoy the peacefulness

of this sanctuary just 10 minutes from

Wanggulay.

Cattana Rd Smithfield QLD 4878

Visit: http://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/facilities-

and-recreation/parks/cattana-wetlands/

history-of-cattana-wetlands

CATTANA WETLANDS

CRYSTAL CASCADES

This popular swimming and picnic spot is

only 10km from Wanggulay past Redlynch.

From Crystal Cascades carpark a 1·2

kilometre paved path follows swift- flowing

Freshwater Creek up a rainforest valley.

Numerous tributary streams tumble down

the valley walls, feeding a chain of

rock pools and rapids in Freshwater Creek.

CRYSTAL CASCADES

TABLELANDS

Though the Tabelands bring to mind the “food

bowl of the tropics” because of its abundance

of natural produce, it is also a destination

for natural beauty. Milla Milla falls, the twin

crater lakes of Tinaroo and Eacham and the

Curtain Fig Tree at Yungaburra all make for

great day trips from Wanggulay.


Kuranda, only a 30 minute drive from Wanggulay

is the gateway to the Tablelands and the stop off

point for Skyrail and the Kuranda Scenic Railway.

You will also find the Butterfly Sanctuary,

Australian Venom Zoo, Birdworld and the Koala

Gardens for a taste of Aussie wildlife.

Take in the spectacular views of the Barron

River Gorge especially in the wet from Wrights

Lookout. Visit: www.athertontablelands.com.au

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CAIRNS ART TRAIL

The Centre of Contemporary Arts is a hub

of culture that includes KickArts Shop and

Galleries, theatrical spaces and the Jute

Theatre Company, and End Credits Film

Club which offers a regular program of art-

house cinema.

The galleries are excellent spaces with

fascinating exhibitions particular to Cairns

and the region. The shop has high quality

works of art, craft and design by local

indigenous, islander and pacific artists.

Entry to the galleries and shop is free.

Opening hours: Monday to Saturday (closed

public holidays) 10 am to 5 pm

Phone: 07 4050 9494

Visit: http://kickarts.org.au/

the big ten

KICKARTS GALLERY

1) CENTRE OF CONTEMPORARY ARTS

Housed in a lovely heritage

building the Cairns Regional Gallery is the

region’s mainstream destination for

exhibitions featuring historical and

contemporary art by regional, national and

international artists.

The Gallery also presents exhibitions

highlighting key works and themes from the

2) CAIRNS REGIONAL GALLERY permanent collection that focus on the unique

cultural heritage of Far North Queensland.

Admission to the Gallery is $5.00 per person.

Friends of Cairns Regional Gallery, and children

under 16, are admitted free.

Monday- Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

Saturday: 10:00am to 5:00pm

Sunday: 10:00am to 2:00pm

Visit: www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au/

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THE CAIRNS ART TRAIL the big ten

THE CULTURAL PLACE

THE CAIRNS ART TRAIL

TIME TO RELAX AT PEROTTA’S

Time to relax at Perrotta’s, the Gallery’s

street front café for coffee or brunch if you

started early! The next three art spaces are

all located within a 5 min walk. Choose

which one interests you the most…

3) CELL ART SPACE

Wander past the Cell Art Space - a window

front space for displaying the work of local

artists (sponsored by Ergon Energy).

109 Lake St Cairns Qld 4870

Visit: http://www.cellartspace.com/

4) THE CULTURAL PLACE

The Cultural Place offers a range of Torres

Strait Islander and Aboriginal cultural

experiences from tradtional dance

performances, a bush tucker restaurant,

art space and gift shop. It is owned and

operated by Choice Australia Management,

a local charity which helps indigenous and

non- indigenous people with training and

employment opportunities.

Although the entrance may be a bit off-

putting (it’s next to a tattoo parlour) the

restaurant is highly recommended. It has very

friendly staff and the food is very good.

The Cultural Place Restaurant

Phone: 07 4051 6690

Visit: www.culturalplace.com.au

5) CANOPY ART CENTRE

Canopy Artspace is a privately run space

combining galleries, artists’ studios

and a large printmaking workshop that

are dedicated to exhibiting the work of

Queensland Indigenous and Torres Strait

Islander artists. Tues - Sat 10am- 5pm

124 Grafton St Cairns QLD 4870

Phone: 07 4041 4678

Visit: www.canopyartcentre.com

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THE CAIRNS ART TRAIL the big ten

UnderArt Gallery is a private commercial

gallery which sells the work of local artists;

primarily abstract and contemporary works

in many different media.

Mon - Fri: 9:30 am - 7:30 pm

Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Sun: 10:00 am - 4:00 am

Shop 4, 12 Spence Street Cairns QLD 4870

Phone: 07 4051 3888 / 0418 790 488

Visit: http://www.underart.com.au

6) UNDER ART GALLERY

UMI ARTS

If you have time, pop in to our favourite gift

shop, Greenhouse Environment Shop (55

Spence St) which sells sustainable toys, gifts

and books. Great for gifts to take home if

you have any money left!

Visit: http://www.greenhousecairns.com.au/

GIFT SHOP INTERLUDE

7) CRATE 59

crate59 is an artist run initiative in Cairns

that aims to support local young and

emerging contemporary artists. The site

houses the crate59 Gallery, Billy’s Coffee, and

9 resident artists’ studios.

Open Mon - Fri 6.30am - 12.30pm

59 Sheridan St Cairns QLD 4870

Visit: http://www.crate59.com/


8) UMI ARTS

Umi Arts’ goal is to strengthen Aboriginal

and Torres Strait Islander cultural practices,

including visual arts and crafts, dance,

ceremony, story telling and music by

supporting 7000 local artists and their

practitioners in Far North Queensland.

Visit: www.umiarts.com.au

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THE CAIRNS ART TRAIL top ten

PANDANUS GALLERY

10) PANDANUS GALLERY

Anna & Paul Fontaine founded Pandanus Gallery

in 2009. They have a huge passion to source

works for the gallery from Aboriginal owned

community centres throughout Australia.

Their goal is to present high quality art ranging

from affordable work from emerging artists to

rare collectable pieces from the cream of the

Indigenous art movement.

Veivers Rd, jetty end of Palm Cove next to

Peppers Resort

Phone: 0740592300

Visit: www.pandanusoriginalart.com


9) TANKS ARTS CENTRE

Tanks Arts Centre is a great contemporary

arts venue, incorporating music,

performance, theatre and visual art with

community events. Set in the Cairns Botanic

Gardens precinct, nature is entwined with

culture here.

It’s a unique venue that attracts an eclectic

mix of musicians including Gurrumul,

Missy Higgins and Colin Hay. The Tanks

has year round events but comes alive during

the Cairns Festival as well as for the monthly

markets, the last Sunday of every month April

to September.

46 Collins Ave Edge Hill QLD 4870

RAINFOREST INTERLUDE

Time after Tanks for an afternoon siesta on

the grass of the Botanic Gardens, a drink

at the Rainforest Cafe or a leisurely stroll

along the boardwalks

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LOCAL HISTORY

Cairns has an active Historical Society

that operates the Cairns Museum on the

corner of Lake and Sheilds st. The building

was originally the School of Arts Built in

1907, it was the centre of cultural and adult

educational activity in Cairns. It is currently

undergoing refurbishment and will be open

late 2014.

In the meantime, you can follow the Cairns

City Council Heritage City Walk that takes

in 22 marvellous buildings in the CBD

dating back from the turn of the 20th

Century.

Visit: http://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/__data/

assets/pdf_file/0018/1881/brochure_

citywalk.pdf

hot spots

Located on Greenslopes St near Centenary

Lakes and the Botanic Gardens, Comonos

House is one of Cairns oldest surviving

houses. It is a wonderfully restored example

of Queenslander style architecture of the

19th Century. With a beautiful shady garden

and interesting permanent display from the

Comonos family it’s a worthwhile visit.

http://www.cominoshouse.compermanent

collection that focus on the unique

cultural heritage of Far North Queensland.

Admission to the Gallery is $5.00 per

person. Friends of Cairns Regional Gallery,

and children under 16, are admitted free.

Monday- Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

Saturday: 10:00am to 5:00pm

Sunday: 10:00am to 2:00pm

Visit: www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au/

COMONOS HOUSE

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Just 10 mins away from Wanggulay you will find

the Stratford Heritage Trail. There is a self guided

walk of 29 historical sites that follows the history

of the area compiled by the local community.

Details of the Heritage Trail and map are on the

signs in the grounds of the Stratford Library.

Visit: http://www.stratfordhistory.org.au/stratford_

heritage_trail_2009_brochure.pdf

STRATFORD HERITAGE TRAIL

COMONOS HOUSE

LOCAL HISTORY

Enjoy your Cairns trip!

GETTING FROM CAIRNS AIRPORT TO WANGGULAY

CAIRNS AIRPORTWANGGULAY

1. Head east on Airport Ave 2.6 km

2. Turn right onto Captain Cook Hwy/National Route 1 (signs for Captain Cook Highway/Port

Douglas) 550m

3. Slight left onto Stratford Connection Rd 6.5 km

4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Kamerunga Rd 1.0 km

5. Turn right to stay on Kamerunga Rd 700 m

6. Take the 2nd left onto Cairns Western Arterial Rd 1.1 km

7. Take the 3rd left onto Stoney Creek Rd Go through 1 roundabout1.7 km

8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Douglas Track Rd 150 m

9. Turn right onto Glacier Rd 170 m

10. Continue onto Barklya Close Destination will be on the right 230m - 9 Barklya Close

Kamerunga QLD 4870

THANKYOU

We know you’ll love Cairns and we hope this

guide helps you make the most of your trip!

We are always happy to help you plan the

perfect holiday for you and your family.

Cairns is packed with every kind of activity

to suit every member of your family.

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