So after ummming and ahhhing over where to go for a holiday...we have finally decided (agreed ) on Cairns. We are going in the last week in May for 7 nights and staying at the Novotel. This is my distraction holiday as we are leaving on (what was)the EDD of my Jellybean so I want lots of ideas of fun things to do with DH and DS (who will be 22.5 months)
I have looked at the Barrier Reef and Island cruises which look fun (if expensive) and I'm sure ds would love the glass bottom boat etc and maybe swimming.
I also like the idea of the railway/skyway day trip as Ds LOVES trains (toot toots )
We are staying in Cairns itself to avoid having to hire a car. Hopefully it's warm enough to spend some time by the hotel pool but we'll still need some other ideas... So if you've been or you're a local, any tips, ideas etc? A good day spa would be nice, good restaurants (family friendly) plus I'm coeliac so if you know any places with a clue about gluten?
I second the skyrail. It is awesome. DS was 2 when we went and we all loved. The heritage train to Kuranda would be good as well but it is cheaper doing skyrail both ways. There is a good playground in town too.
there is a free public pool at the espanalade in carins itself which is pretty cool
i would suggest the train up to karanda and the skyrail back
green island is a good one to go with a little one- its not too far and family friendly and yes they do have a glass bottom boat
also there is a produce market called rusty's on every friday in town- something free to go and have a look at
umm- there was a resturant called charlies which was family friendly- its a smorgasbord but filled with seafood
ohh and there was a mini zoo on the top floor of the casino in town too- i took my twins when they were little and they loved it
most of the other attractions are outta town
might be worth hiring a car and going for a drive north- even up to port douglas for the day- if you are game to drive further there is also mosman gorge and even the daintree
northern beaches are cool too- palm cove is one of the nice ones with some resort style shops
hopes this helps!!
you can also do tours and they will pick u up from your accomodation
HTH and enjoy i love it up there been there over a dozen times
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) on Cairns. We are going in the last week in May for 7 nights and staying at the Novotel. This is my distraction holiday as we are leaving on (what was)the EDD of my Jellybean so I want lots of ideas of fun things to do with DH and DS (who will be 22.5 months)
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