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TROPIC • SPECIAL FEATURE

On the itinerary

Tropic’s guide to exploring the
major towns south of Cairns.
Words: Renee Cluff

BABINDA
Most famous for the Boulders and
bakery, this former sugar milling town
is the epitome of village charm. INNISFAIL Credit: is Cassowary Coast Regional Council
This riverside community is driven by
EAT Babinda Bakery agriculture and fishing and is famed
Tropic readers rated Babinda Bakery for its architectural masterpieces. MISSION BEACH
#1 for the region’s best pies. Their It’s the closest access point to the
sausage rolls are also delicious, along EAT Innisfail Seafood Great Barrier Reef but there’s still
with their cream buns. Be warned: Wild caught seafood fresh from the plenty on offer for landlubbers.
they’re not open Sundays. trawlers, with awesome piping
MORE @babindabakery hot chips! EAT The Pocket
MORE innisfailseafood.com.au See page opposite.
STAY The Quarters
The historic nurse’s home has been DO An art deco self-guided tour Bingil Bay Café
beautifully restored, as per its art When even the local Bunnings store is Reasonably priced amazing gourmet
deco heritage. art deco, you know a town has serious burgers and pizza, milkshakes, cakes,
Tropic tip: Musicians are encouraged 1930s cred. coffee and what many claim to be the
to bring their instruments. MORE artdeco-innisfail.com best eggs benny anywhere.
MORE babindaquarters.com MORE bingilbaycafe.com.au
BUY Innisfail Antiques and
DO Babinda Kayaking Restorations. See page 48. STAY Castaways Resort & Spa
See page 47. See Page 43.
Paul Bong (Bindur-Bullin) Art
Babinda Munro Picture Theatre What sets the Yindinji man apart is DO Mountain biking
Built in 1956, the theatre was flattened his shield art and etching technique, This place is a haven for mountain
by Cyclone Larry in 2006, which led which is a modern form of his biking enthusiasts, whether it’s on the
to a full restoration complete with traditional artisanal creativity. Musgravea track, the beach, or the
canvas sling-back seats. MORE @PaulBongBunaBinda Mission Beach Mountain Bike Park.
MORE babindacentre.com.au PrintMakerEtchAboveTheRest MORE ccmclub.org.au

Hot tips from Mission Beach local Imogen Kars

1 The Three Tony’s 2 Lansi’s Burgers 3 Charley’s Chocolate
Perfectly poached eggs and The answer to your dirty burger If you love chocolate, you can’t
unique brekky flavours up your daydreams. Lansi’s serves up a miss this. As one of the few
alley? The Three Tony’s is filled to hot mess of delectable quality places in the world where you can
the brim with fresh, local produce. fast food goodness. Featuring witness the journey from cocoa
The menu features daring homemade quinoa black bean tree to chocolate bar, Charley’s
sandwiches (try The Prawn Star) patties, big, juicy beef burgers and Chocolate gives cacao lovers an
and plenty of vegan and gluten even gluten free options. insight into the beloved plant.
free options.
GO THERE Donkin Lane, GO THERE El Arish,
GO THERE Porter Promenade, Mission Beach Mission Beach Road
Mission Beach MORE @lansisburgerbar MORE charleys.com.au
MORE @thethreetonys

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