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Kooka's is a peaceful Cairns bed and breakfast accommodation in Edge Hill, only ten minutes from Cairns city centre and the Cairns Esplanade Lagoon. Nestled in tropical rainforest of Far North Queensland on the foot of Mount Whitfield in Edge Hill, it is the best spot for your relaxing holiday in Cairns. The two story house features a modern open plan living and dining area, outdoor dining area and a wide balcony with fantastic view over the surrounding hills and Cairns. The ten metre long swimming pool with sundeck is so inviting to all guests. Kooka's Bed and Breakfast offers queen, family, twin and single accommodation. All bedrooms have air-conditioning. Kooka's is short for Kookaburras (native bird of the Kingfisher Family) who wake you up every morning for breakfast. The surroundings are planted with native trees to attract Ulysses butterflies and exotic birds. Highlights that Tropical North Queensland has to offer include the Great Barrier Reef, beautiful golden beaches, bird watching, great golf courses, the World Heritage Rainforest and the weather - beautiful one day, perfect the next.

Luxury with a difference, Galvin's Edge Hill Bed and Breakfast is centrally located in leafy Edge Hill, Cairns' oldest and most picturesque suburb. Just five minutes from downtown Cairns and five minutes from the international airport, Galvin's is one block from the village of Edge Hill where you'll find restaurants and cafes, a variety of local shops, the famous Botanic Gardens, Art Centre, rainforest walks, Royal Flying Doctors' Headquarters and museum, and more. Relax in your own private two-bedroom apartment. They only accept one booking at a time so you are guaranteed the whole place to yourselves, no need to share. Enjoy the magnificent swimming pool and gardens. Whether you are single, double, a family or two couples travelling together, you won't be disappointed with Galvin's special blend of hospitality and privacy.

The Cairns Festival seeks to deliver a vibrant, progressive and collaborative arts and cultural festival that speaks to the region's unique stories and celebrates the distinctive colours and hues of the tropical lifestyle. Now in it?s fifty-sixth year, the Cairns Festival will present a diverse program of music, art, circus, family entertainment, film and more. In addition to presenting national and international performers, musicians and artists, the festival will provide a platform for the finest local talents to shine. Audiences will see the return of family favourite events the Grand Parade and Fireworks, Sunday on the 'Nard, and Carnival on Collins, however, this year will also see a range of new free and ticketed events. Don't miss out on a wonderful 10 days in Far North Queensland....

Welcome to Flecker Botanic Gardens, the only wet tropic botanic gardens in Australia. At Flecker Botanic Gardens, the collections reflect their tropical diversity, with plants from the steamy jungles of South East Asia, South America and Africa easily adapting to the warm, wet climate of Cairns. These gardens have a fairytale-like feel for many plant collectors, with the most outstanding flowering and foliage plants arranged in natural landscape style. Situated on Collins Avenue only four kilometres from the Cairns City Centre, the gardens comprise of three main areas: Flecker Botanic Gardens - main botanic collection, Orchid House, The Fernery and aboriginal Plant Use Garden. There is also the award winning Botanic Gardens Restaurant Cafe open for breakfast and lunch. Centenary Lakes - has the wonderful rainforest boardwalk, Amazon Pond Lilies, native fruit trees, ample bird life, Freshwater Lake and Saltwater Lake with the occasional crocodile siting. Mount Whitfield Conservation Park - the famous red and blue arrow hiking tracks with stunning views over Cairns and Trinity Inlet, where you can spot the occasional scrub turkey and orange footed scrub hen. The Cairns Botanic Garden can be found on Collins Avenue, Edge Hill....

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Bed & Breakfast Bellevue is a local business servicing the Cairns area.

The lush, cool surrounds of Kookas Bed & Breakfast make this the perfect place to enjoy the warm climate of North Queensland. Located in the suburb of Edge Hill, it truly is a snapshot of the tropics. In fact, only a 20 minute walk from Kookas Bed & Breakfast is the acclaimed Flecker Botanic Gardens.The superb architecture of Kookas Bed & Breakfast makes the most of the property?s magnificent surrounds. An inviting, open deck leads you out from the lounge and towards the expansive views of the south. Discover the refreshing pool, a real Australian barbecue, or simply do nothing at all ? it?s all yours to enjoy.

Bed & Breakfast Bellevue is a local business servicing the Cairns area.

The lush, cool surrounds of Kookas Bed & Breakfast make this the perfect place to enjoy the warm climate of North Queensland. Located in the suburb of Edge Hill, it truly is a snapshot of the tropics. In fact, only a 20 minute walk from Kookas Bed & Breakfast is the acclaimed Flecker Botanic Gardens.The superb architecture of Kookas Bed & Breakfast makes the most of the property?s magnificent surrounds. An inviting, open deck leads you out from the lounge and towards the expansive views of the south. Discover the refreshing pool, a real Australian barbecue, or simply do nothing at all ? it?s all yours to enjoy.