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As with much of Cairns, you can divide the city into the Esplanade and the places within a block of it, and the rest of the city. The Esplanade is littered with bar and grill places supplying red meat and beer all in the one place, and with seafood restaurants. It's relatively difficult to find anything open before 11am, since they expect the clientele to be sleeping in. The rest of the city has small cafes and milkbars catering to locals. The number of Japanese tourists here makes Japanese food a fairly reliable option, although prices can be steep. A number of the more expensive restaurants on the Esplanade, particularly towards the north end, offer discounts of 20-30% for early birds: usually you will need to order by 6:30pm and pay and leave no later than 7:30pm to get a discounted meal. La Pizza Trattoria, 93 The Esplanade. tel 07 4031 2646. La Pizza Trattoria has good pizza. It lures most patrons in by letting them wander past the pizza chef kneading the dough as they smell the baking pizzas. Medium sized pizzas $17. Open 7 Days 7am until late.Villa Romana Trattoria , Aplin Street (cnr The Esplanade). tel 07 4051 9000. fax 07 4031 5557. Large Italian meals with some good seafood options and overworked wait staff. 30% discount if you order before 6:45pm. Meals are $20-$30.Hide's Coffee Cafe, Shop 7, 87 Lake Street. tel 07 4041 1899. Hides Coffee Cafe, a couple of streets back from the Esplanade, is a good place for a relative cheap (under $10) breakfast or lunch. Order at the counter and remember to keep an eye on the collapsing umbrellas at the outside tables.Sushi Express, Shop 28 Orchid Plaza, 79 Abbott Street. tel 07 4041 4388. fax 07 4052 1277. A sushi train made up to look like the Kuranda Railway, this place is popular but not wildly busy. The tempura seems to get more attention than the sushi or sashimi. Plates from $2.50 to $4.50.Perrotta's At The Gallery, 38 Abbott Street. tel 07 4031 5899. If you want to escape from several evenings touring the bar and grill places, Perotta's is just off the Esplanade and does more sophisticated Western food. Try the French toast with roast pear for breakfast. Breakfast, lunch and dinner approximately $20.Donnini's Ciao Italia, at the Pier Marketplace, features indoor and outdoor dining with a beautiful ocean backdrop. Located at The Esplanade, Donnini's is within walking distance of many of Cairns' hotels. Meals will set you back around $20-$25, and are extra delicious!Cairns Dining collects restaurant reviews provided by local and visiting diners.The Restaurant Club has a dining discount card available for a year for $99, or a one month tourist card for $20....
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Hotels in Cairns
 | Pacific International Hotel  |
Score 8.325 from 13 reviews | | 43 The Esplanade |  |
| The hotel's internet facilities include broadband access to all guest rooms, and Wi-Fi access to all conference rooms and lobby areas. ... more | | |
| | On The Beach |
Score 9.325 from 6 reviews | | 49-51 Vasey Esplanade, Trinity Beach, Cairns | |
| Rooms are serviced weekly. ... more | | |
 | Mercure Hotel Harbourside Cairns |
Score 0 from 0 reviews | | 209-217 The Esplanade | |
| TESHI'S ON THE ESPLANADE:
The focus will be on fine fresh contempory cuisine and an extensive wine list with casual sophistication. the restaurant opens onto a terrace surrounding the pool.
THE BLUE MANGO CAFE WINE BAR:
The Blue Mango is open from 10:30 until late with an extensive range of food, coffees, beer and wines available by the glass. ... more | | |
 | Figtree Lodge  |
Score 7.1 from 5 reviews | | 253 - 257 Sheridan Street | |
| Failure to Check Out: Until 2 pm, half day charge, after 2pm, full day charge.
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 | North Cove Waterfront Suites |
Score 8.325 from 3 reviews | | 275-277 Esplanade | |
| Ideally situated on the waterfront of the Cairns Esplanade, this is a 4-star boutique all-suite property, featuring classical North Queensland architecture.
Your holiday apartment will be conveniently located away from the city noise, yet within walking distance of Cairns city centre, restaurants, shops and the casino. Suites are superbly furnished and feature full-size gourmet kitchens, all with Granite worktops (except studio). All have private laundry facilities with dryer and washing machine (except studio). In addition to the listed amenities, you will also have internet access available in all rooms. You can relax at our large poolside area, set in our tropical garden area. There are 2 separate barbeque areas and you can also go for a swim in our free-form salt water pool, which has its own attached spa. ... more | | |
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| Osprey V Small Group Great Barrier Reef Dive and Snorkel Tour from Cairns |
8.5 Hours |
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Osprey V is one of the fastest day trips to the Outer edge of The Great Barrier Reef, cruising at over 30 knots. You will spend more time in the water and less time travelling on this fully equipped vessel with state of the art snorkel and dive equipment.
No big crowds and only a maximum capacity of 100 people with up to 18 friendly, professional and attentive staff. This tour is one of the only non-pontoon products that will cater for your every need.
Enjoy five hours of snorkeling or diving at two outer Great Barrier Reef locations with free guided snorkeling tours and a free scuba diving lesson so you can try it first. Or if you prefer to see the marine life whilst dry, then sit back and enjoy the complimentary tour of the underwater world from below the surface and fish feeding in the semi-submersible submarine with full commentary provided. You can also enjoy an exhilarating scenic flight to the awesome Hasting's Reef from their very own helicopter pontoon.
Whilst on board there will be an Aussie BBQ lunch, including fresh prawns, fresh fish, steak, chicken, sausages and a selection of pastas, salads and cold meats.
Once you start winding down and heading back to shore, enjoy a glass a wine, cheese platter, a selection of fruit and let the on board entertainers fill the air with music and maybe conduct a didgeridoo playing competition to make the trip back as fun and enjoyable as the rest of the day.
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| Low Isles Reef Cruise from Palm Cove aboard Luxury Sailing Catamaran "Wavedancer" |
10 - 11 hours |
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Quicksilver's 30 meter luxury sailing catamaran, "Wavedancer", offers the excitement of big ship sailing combined with the ultimate in comfort. Let the crew pamper you in the luxurious air-conditioned lounge with its fully licensed bar, or soak up the sun and sea air under the sails on the expansive deck.
Situated 9 miles (15 kilometers) north-east of Port Douglas, Low Isles is a 4 acre coral cay surrounded by 55 acres of reef. The two small islands are separate with one common reef. The larger of the two, Woody Island, is uninhabited except for a large bird population. The smaller of the Low Isles is a coral cay with a lighthouse that has been operating since 1878.
Snorkeling is fun and a brilliant way to view this watery wonderland. All equipment is provided and friendly snorkeling supervisors are on hand to give you a few tips, so all you have to do is enjoy this visual and sensory masterpiece.
Before departure for Low Isles, a Marine Biologist will conduct an informative talk on the reef and corals to provide you with a better appreciation of the reef. Snorkelers have the opportunity to join organized snorkel expeditions and view the creatures of the reef under the guidance of a Marine Biologist.
Coral viewing is so easy with a glass bottom boat tour. The coral viewing boat leaves the island regularly and cruises over the delicate soft coral gardens that surround Low Isles. An informative commentary will be conducted to point out the corals, the many brightly colored tropical fish and magnificent giant clams to the passengers. Perhaps this is your chance to meet a turtle!
A Marine Biologist conducts a guided beach walk, showing interested passengers the unique marine life living at the waters edge. Included in the beach walk is information on the flora and fauna inhabiting the island along with the history of Low Isles as an important place of marine research.
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| Cairns in a Day - Gone Wild at the Cairns Tropical Zoo |
7 hours |
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Ideal for visitors, who want to make the most out of their stay.
The Cairns Tropical Zoo is the only Zoo in Tropical North Queensland. Enjoy a full morning zoo program, with an opportunity to cuddle a Koala (small extra cost), learn all about snakes, crocodiles, dragons, koalas and red pandas.
See the fabulous Free Flight Bird Show and take time to feed kangaroos, see dingo's, cassowaries, and more. The choices are endless. Transfer to the Heliport for an awesome 30 minute scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef to the exclusive pontoon at North Hastings Reef.
Enjoy an Aussie Tropical lunch and a range of underwater activities including snorkeling, semi-submersible (Sub) and glass bottom boat coral viewing included in the tour. Scuba diving, either for the beginner or experienced diver, is also available. (additional charges apply)
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