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70 Bars 71 Local distilleries

Miss Chief Bar & Eatery Conservatory Bar Wolf Lane Distillery
Miss Chief Bar & Eatery might be The comfiest place in Cairns for a catch- This micro-distillery in the heart of Cairns
perched right above the hustle that is up drink and specialty grazing platter. is home to handcrafted gin that delivers
Lake and Spence Sts, but this venue’s The Conservatory Bar is one of our go-to a slice of paradise: a new world gin
verdant spaces and relaxed tropical spots in the CBD for a pre or post-dinner that will delight the most hardened gin
vibes will take you away from it all. It’s wine, bespoke cocktail or craft beer. fanatic and novice alike. With a citrus-
intimate and lush, and the food is really, 12-14 Lake St, Cairns forward taste and hints of our tropical
really great, too.
theconservatorybar.com.au paradise, this is a truly unique New World
Level 1/39-49 Lake St, Cairns Australian gin.
misschief.bar
Rocco by Crystalbrook Wolf Lane, 28-30 Abbott St, Cairns
Three Wolves Cairns was crying out for a rooftop bar, wolflanedistillery.com.au
The city’s pioneering small bar remains and Crystalbrook Collection’s Riley Also recommended Mt Uncle Distillery
Resort delivered – and then some. This is
one of the best. Don’t forget to try the and Wild River Mountain Distillery.
tapas menu – great food to match an a spot you keep coming back to for more
outstanding drinks list. than just the amazing view.
Level 12, the tower at Riley, Via the We’d like to see A specialty bottle shop
Wolf Lane, 28-30 Abbott St, Cairns with interesting wines as an alternative
threewolves.com.au Esplanade, Cairns to the big chain liquor stores.
crystalbrookcollection.com

MY MUST-DO LIST Fitness & adventure
Nick Holloway
NuNu Restaurant We’re blessed with beautiful natural
1. Hike Hinchinbrook Island (north surrounds, so there’s no excuse when
to south) = life changing. it comes to getting out and about
2. Hunt for mangoes along the across the Tropical North.
highway with the kids using
the pool leaf rake. 72 Northern Beaches Leisure Trail
3. Go on a sunrise kayak Harbourside Bar & Kitchen A wonderful project by Cairns Regional
tour around Double Island This natural wine bar at Holiday Council to connect Palm Cove with Cairns
and Scout’s Hat with Inn Cairns features over 400 wines city via bike and walking paths.
the lads from Pacific accompanied by delicious food. 73 The Arrows
Water Sports Natural wine is the next big thing in An old favourite and a worthy one. How
Palm Cove. winemaking, and the setting here good are the Red, Blue, Yellow and Green
4. Explore the overlooking the Esplanade is gorgeous. Arrows of Cairns?
trail networks HB&K sommelier Christopher Ford is often 74 Babinda Kayaking
around the on hand to guide guests on their choices.
region, chasing 209-217 The Esplanade, Cairns 75 Hiking trails so many to choose from…
waterfalls and facebook.com/harboursidebarandkitchen search “walking trails” on tropicnow.com.au
butterflies. for various lists of our favourites. 3
Also recommended Jimmy Rum’s
Mixing Lounge, Laneway Green

An urban sanctuary filled with
indoor plants, planters, books, and
bespoke homewares paired with
espresso and eats.
We believe in bringing life
indoors to make every space
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