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childcare
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Finding childcare can be tough, see below for a breakdown of costs & what some daycares provide ABC Innisfail 20 Charles Street, Innisfail PHONE: 4061 6883 OPEN: 7.30am-5.30pm DIRECTOR: Alison Riera FOOD: No NAPPIES: No COST: From $56.90/day
ABC Brinsmead 150 Loridan Drive, Brinsmead PHONE: 4034 3444 OPEN: 6.30am-6.30pm DIRECTOR: Zoe Mounty FOOD: Morning & afternoon tea NAPPIES: Baby room COST: From $63.60/day
ABC Cairns North 365 Sheridan Street, North Cairns PHONE: 40412022 OPEN: 6.30am-6pm DIRECTOR: Kristi Wilson FOOD: No NAPPIES: No COST: From $62.90/day
ABC Edmonton 1 189-191 Bruce Hwy, Edmonton PHONE: 4045 5544 OPEN: 6.30am-6.30pm DIRECTOR: Cindy Murphy FOOD: Morning tea NAPPIES: Baby & toddler COST: From $64 /day
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ABC Edmonton 2 181-185 Bruce Hwy, Edmonton PHONE: 4045 3144 OPEN: 6.30am- 6.30pm DIRECTOR: Cheryl Murphy FOOD: Morning tea NAPPIES: Baby & toddler COST: From $64/day
ABC Forest Gardens Benjamina Street, Forest Gardens PHONE: 4036 4177 OPEN: 6.30am-6pm DIRECTOR: Nicole or Amanda FOOD: No NAPPIES: Baby & toddler COST: From $64/day
ABC Kanimbla 1&2 54 Beatrice Street, Kanimbla PHONE: 4054 1400 OPEN: 6.30am-6.30pm DIRECTOR: Cherena or Rebecca FOOD: Morning & afternoon tea NAPPIES: Baby room COST: From $62.90/day
ABC Manoora 12-14 Reservoir Road, Manoora PHONE: 4032 0570 OPEN: 6.30am-6.30pm DIRECTOR: Paula Dickson FOOD: Morning & afternoon tea NAPPIES: No COST: From $62.50/day
ABC Manunda West 160-162 Hoare Street, Manunda PHONE: 4032 1390 OPEN: 6.30am-6.30pm DIRECTOR: Reini Steed FOOD: Morning & afternoon tea NAPPIES: No COST: From $62.50/day
ABC Mooroobool 100 Callum Street, Mooroobool PHONE: 4032 0440 OPEN: 6.30am-6.30pm DIRECTOR: Elyse Ashworth FOOD: Morning & Afternoon Tea NAPPIES: No COST: From $62.50/day
ABC Mossman South 14 Johnston Road, Mossman PHONE: 4098 2044 OPEN: 6.50am-6pm DIRECTOR: Debbie Robson FOOD: No NAPPIES: No COST: From $65.60/day
ABC Tamarind Gardens 36 Trafalger Road, Mt Sheridan PHONE: 4036 2640 OPEN: 6.30am-6pm DIRECTOR: Tricia Moore FOOD: All meals NAPPIES: Yes COST: From $67.60/day
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ABC Trinity Beach 1-3 Oyster Court, Trinity Beach PHONE: 4057 9188 OPEN: 6.30am-6.30pm DIRECTOR: Karen Keyzer FOOD: No NAPPIES: Yes COST: From $64/day
ABC Woree North 7- 11 Toogood Road, Woree PHONE: 4054 5566 OPEN: 6.30am-6.30pm DIRECTOR: Tammy Agius FOOD: No NAPPIES: Yes COST: From $64.60/day
ABC Woree 56-62 Anderson Road, Woree PHONE: 4054 4400 OPEN: 6.30am-6.30pm DIRECTOR: Ilisapesi Brown FOOD: Morning & afternoon tea NAPPIES: Nursery - pre kindy COST: From $71.40/day
Armadillo’s Day Care 1 Ainslie Place, Smithfield PHONE: 4038 3388 OPEN: 6.30am-6.30pm DIRECTOR: Hayley FOOD: All meals NAPPIES: Yes COST: From $71/day
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Atherton’s Child Centre Kelly Street, Atherton PHONE: 4091 2452 OPEN: 7.30am-5.30pm DIRECTOR: Teresa FOOD: No NAPPIES: No COST: From $50/day
Babinda Early Learning 61-63 Pollard Road, Babinda PHONE: 4067 2122 OPEN: 7am-6pm DIRECTOR: Ann Wahlin FOOD: No NAPPIES: No COST: From $51/day
Balaclava Child Centre 84-86 Balaclava Road, Earlville PHONE: 4054 1424 OPEN: 7am-6pm DIRECTOR: Jo Nutter FOOD: No NAPPIES: Yes COST: From $73.50/day
Bibanbaye Day Care 3 Charlotte Close, White Rock PHONE: 4054 6411 OPEN: 6am-6pm DIRECTOR: Selina McCaig FOOD: No NAPPIES: Yes COST: From $65/day
Bumble Bees Centre 235-239 Kamerunga Rd, Freshwater PHONE: 4058 0847 OPEN: 6.30am-6.30pm DIRECTOR: Candy Cutulli FOOD: No NAPPIES: Yes COST: From $60/day
Cairns Central Centre 317 Draper Street, Parramatta Park PHONE: 4041 2288 OPEN: 6.30am-6.30pm DIRECTOR: Jodie Blennerhassett FOOD: Yes NAPPIES: Yes COST: From $70pd
Cairns Montessori 9 Brose Street, White Rock PHONE: 4036 1055 OPEN: 7.30am-6pm DIRECTOR: Amanda Munro FOOD: Morning & Afternoon Tea NAPPIES: No COST: From $62/day
Cairns Tafe Child Care 2 Newton Street, Manunda PHONE: 4052 1825 OPEN: 7.30am-6pm DIRECTOR: Michelle or Barb FOOD: All meals NAPPIES: No COST: From $62/day
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Children’s Centre 19 Flying Fish Point, Innisfail PHONE: 4061 7051 OPEN: 7.45am-5pm DIRECTOR: Linda McGlynn FOOD: No NAPPIES: No COST: From $46/day
Community Centres 80 Cheviot Street, Smithfield PHONE: 4057 7866 OPEN: 7.30am-6pm DIRECTOR: Kathy Lochlin FOOD: All meals NAPPIES: Yes COST: From$71/day
Early Learning Centre 4 Faculty Drive, Smithfield PHONE: 4057 7722 OPEN: 6.30am-6.30pm DIRECTOR: Amy Crockett FOOD: Morning Tea NAPPIES: Yes COST: From $60/day
Edge Hill Child Care 274 Pease Street, Edge Hill PHONE: 4032 0591 OPEN: 7am-6pm DIRECTOR: Claire O’Sullivan FOOD: Milk only NAPPIES: No COST: From $60/day
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Edmonton Early Learning 60-64 Robert Road, Edmonton PHONE: 4045 3888 OPEN: 6.30am-6.30pm DIRECTOR: Joyce Hoffman FOOD: Morning & afternoon tea NAPPIES: Yes COST: Please call to confirm
Freshwater Child Care Cnr Lavis & Stratford Roads, Freshwater PHONE: 4055 1300 OPEN: 6.30am-6.30pm DIRECTOR: Julie Danning FOOD: No NAPPIES: Yes COST: From $62/day
Gordonvale Child Care 7-11 Cairns Road, Gordonvale PHONE: 4056 6777 OPEN: 6.30am-6.30pm DIRECTOR: Robyn Buckley FOOD: Morning & afternoon tea NAPPIES: Yes COST: Please call to confirm
Johnny Crows Garden 72 Johanna Street, Trinity Beach PHONE: 4057 8166 OPEN: 6.30am-6pm DIRECTOR: Melissa FOOD: No NAPPIES: No COST: From $56/day
Just Kids Child Care 219 Draper Street, Cairns PHONE: 4051 9788 OPEN: 7am-6pm DIRECTOR: Not applicable FOOD: No NAPPIES: No COST: From $65/day
Kewarra Early Learning 11-13 Cottesloe Drive, Kewarra Beach PHONE: 4057 8480 OPEN: 6.30am-6.30pm DIRECTOR: Jessica Tilt FOOD: All meals NAPPIES: No COST: From $69/day
Miss Lolly’s Kindy 24 Ravizza Drive, Edmonton PHONE: 4055 5166 OPEN: 6.30am-6pm DIRECTOR: Tarleah Prosper FOOD: No NAPPIES: No COST: From $57/day
Mooroobool Child Centre 24 Swallow Street, Mooroobool PHONE: 4032 3588 OPEN: 6.30am-6pm DIRECTOR: Not applicable FOOD: No NAPPIES: No COST: From $62.50/day
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Family daycare follow strict guidelines like daycare centers, some also do after hours & weekend care too Pelicans in the City 1 148-152 Mulgrave Road, Cairns PHONE: 4031 3822 OPEN: 6.30am-6pm DIRECTOR: Stacey Clarke FOOD: All meals for 2 years & above NAPPIES: Only for under 2 COST: From $78/day
Pelicans in the City 2 148-152 Mulgrave Road, Cairns PHONE: 4031 3844 OPEN: 6.30am-6pm DIRECTOR: Lauren Saffioti FOOD: All meals for 2 years & above NAPPIES: Only for under 2 COST: From $78/day
Pelicans in the Park 32-34 Arthur Street, Cairns North PHONE: 4053 6606 OPEN: 6.30am- 6pm DIRECTOR: Sonia Maszak FOOD: All meals for 2 years & above NAPPIES: Only for under 2 COST: From $78/day
Pelicans Innisfail 15-17 Stitt Street, Innisfail PHONE: 4061 4700 OPEN: 6.30am- 6pm DIRECTOR: FOOD: All meals for 2 years & above NAPPIES: Only for under 2 COST: From $78/day
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Redlynch Day Care Cnr Kamerunga & Freshwater Road PHONE: 4055 2020 OPEN: 7am-6pm DIRECTOR: FOOD: All meals & nappies NAPPIES: Yes COST: From $66/day
Sunshine Day Care 41-45 Aeroglen Drive, Aeroglen PHONE: 4032 2155 OPEN: 6.30am-6.30pm DIRECTOR: Renee Zan Der Zijen FOOD: Lunch for 15 months+ NAPPIES: Up to 15 months COST: From $64/day
The World of Learning 2-4 Kangaroo Street, Bentley Park PHONE: 4055 4457 OPEN: 6.30am-6.30pm DIRECTOR: Sharon Irvin FOOD: Only for 15 months+ NAPPIES: Only to 15 months COST: From $65/day
Waratah Drive Child Care 8 Waratah Drive, Manunda PHONE: 4053 6803 OPEN: 6.30am-6pm DIRECTOR: Coral Wild FOOD: No NAPPIES: Yes COST: From $60/day
Water Street Child Care Cnr Water & Upward Street PHONE: 4031 2983 OPEN: 6.30am-6.30pm DIRECTOR: Barbra Thomas FOOD: All meals NAPPIES: Yes COST: From $60/day
Woodhouse Day Care 1/16 Smart Street, Mooroobool PHONE: 4033 0651 OPEN: 6.30am-6.30pm DIRECTOR: Ann Woodhouse FOOD: All meals NAPPIES: Yes COST: From $56.50/day
Cairns
Tablelands
Family Day Care Scheme Cairns
Tablelands Family Day Care Scheme
108 Collins Ave, Edge Hill Q 4870 PHONE: 4032 1259
Kelly Street, Atherton Q 4883 PHONE: 4091 3550
For all your child care needs from the Northern Beaches to the Southern suburbs and everywhere in between.
South Cairns Family Day Care South Cairns Scheme
Cassowary Coast Cassowary Coast Family Day Care Scheme Level 1 Central Arcade, Innisfail Q 4860 PHONE: 4030 2254
Marlin Coast Family Day Care Scheme Cairns to Beaches & Kuranda Smithfield 1/8 Maisel Close, Smithfield Q 4878 PHONE: 4057 9977 Mossman Showgrounds Jack Street, Mossman Q 4873 PHONE: 4098 1831 Cooktown 15 Charles Street, Cooktown Q 4895 PHONE: 4069 6032 High Park Shop 8/72 - 80 Herbert Street, Ingham Q 4850 PHONE: 4776 5235
27-29 Windarra Street, Woree Q 4868 PHONE: 4033 0498
Yorkeys Knob Kindy 35 Best Street, Yorkeys Knob PHONE: 4055 7114 OPEN: 7am-6pm DIRECTOR: Jan FOOD: Only 2+yrs NAPPIES: Only under 2yrs COST: From $70/day
Marlin Coast
after hours & overnight child care FDC South Cairns 1 Blackbird Close, Bentley Park PHONE: 4033 0498 CONTACT: Patricia Barden
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ALYCE’S FDC 2 Bottlebrush Street, Mooroobool PHONE: 4054 6727 CONTACT: Alyce Woodburn
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schools
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Finding a school in your catchment when moving is a must, here are a list of some of our local schools Balaclava Primary 418 Mulgrave Road, Cairns PHONE: 4054 5911
Cairns West Preschool Russell Street, Manunda PHONE: 4053 1394
Cairns West Primary Mayers Street, Manunda PHONE: 4053 1394
Caravonica Primary Kamerunga Road, Brinsmead PHONE: 4037 4333
Edge Hill Preschool Russell Street, Edge Hill PHONE: 4053 2744
Edge Hill Primary 254 Pease Street, Edge Hill PHONE: 4037 9555
Flying Fish Point Primary Maud Street, Flying Fish Point PHONE: 4063 5111
Freshwater Primary 10 Corkhill Street, Freshwater PHONE: 4058 9222
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Goondi Preschool Cnr Maple & Wright Streets, Goondi PHONE: 4061 2741
Goondi Primary Cnr Maple & Wright Streets, Goondi PHONE: 4061 1067
Holy Cross Primary Reed Road, Smithfield PHONE: 4057 6920
Innisfail East Primary 92 Mourilyan Road, East Innisfail PHONE: 4061 1537
Innisfail High 2 Stitt Street, Innisfail PHONE: 4061 4922
Innisfail Preschool Emily Street, Innisfail PHONE: 4061 0328
Innisfail Primary Emily Street, Innisfail PHONE: 4061 0333
Mother of Good Council Sheridan Street, North Cairns PHONE: 4053 6133
Parramatta Preschool Balfe Street, Paramatta Park PHONE: 4042 8128
Parramatta Primary 122 Mulgrave Road, Paramatta Park PHONE: 4042 8111
Radiant Life College 1 Riley Street, East Innisfail PHONE: 4061 7022
Redlynch Primary Jungara Road, Redlynch PHONE: 4039 9222
School of Distance Ed Hoare Street, Manunda PHONE: 4080 9111
Smithfield High O’Brien Road, Smithfield PHONE: 4058 4333
St Augustine’s College 251 Draper Street, Cairns PHONE: 4051 5555
St Francis Xavier School Atkinson Street, Manunda PHONE: 4037 9900
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St Monica’s College 177 Abbott Street, Cairns PHONE: 4042 4800
TAS Jumpstart Prep 1 Poolwood Road, Kewarra Beach PHONE: 4057 7000
TAS Jumpstart Prep 2 Progress Road, White Rock PHONE: 4036 8111
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TAS School Poolwood Road, Kewarra Beach PHONE: 4057 7000
TAS School
Whitfield Preschool 1 Marino Street, Whitfield PHONE: 4034 1755
Whitfield Primary
Progress Road, White Rock PHONE: 4036 8111
McManus Street, Whitfield PHONE: 4034 1755
Trinity Bay High
Yorkeys Knob Primary
26-62 Hoare Street, Manunda PHONE: 4051 5788
Clinton Street, Yorkeys Knob PHONE: 4080 0333
outside hours & vacation care Cairns PCYC 91 McNamara Street, Manunda PHONE: 4053 1532
Cairns West School ASC Mayers Street, Manunda PHONE: 4032 2109
Edge Hill School ASC 254 Pease Street, Edge Hill PHONE: 4032 5148
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Parramatta School ASC 122 Mulgrave Road, Parramatta Park PHONE: 4051 6864
Redlynch School ASC Jungara Road, Redlynch PHONE: 4039 0267
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TAS Vacation Care 2 Progress Road, White Rock PHONE: 4036 8111
Whitfield School ASC McManus Street, Whitfield PHONE: 4034 2268
TAS Vacation Care 1 Poolwood Road, Kewarra Beach PHONE: 4057 7000
schools + vacation care
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activities & sports
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activities & sports
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Enrolling your kids in after school activities is a great way for them to meet new friends and learn new skills Academy of Television Cairns PHONE: 4059 1141
Air Force Cadets Captain Cook Hwy, Aeroglen PHONE: 4092 2634
Atherton BMX Club Grove Street, Atherton PHONE: 4091 1323
Atherton Gymnastics Showground Reserve, Atherton PHONE: 4091 2923
Atherton Scouts 14 Robert Street, Atherton PHONE: 3870 7000
Auskick Cazalys, 45-61 Tills Street, Cairns PHONE: 0429 116 618
Awesome Cheerleading Cairns and surrounding areas PHONE: 0402 225 630
Backstreet Dance 44 Morehead Street, Bungalow PHONE: 0407 995 182
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Barron Valley Gymnastics 46 Magazine Street, Stratford PHONE: 4055 1711
Bears Jnr & Cubs Baseball Brinsmead PHONE: 4039 0308
BMX Cairns Scott Street, Cairns PHONE: 4031 2728
Brad Hope Martial Arts Smithfield PHONE: 4057 7869
Brothers JRL Behan Street, Manunda PHONE: 0408 723 914
Brother Rugby Union Behan Street, Manunda PHONE: 0415 224 586
Brothers Hockey Cairns PHONE: 4054 5625
C-Me Swim School 70 Russell Street, Edge Hill PHONE: 4052 1549
Cable Ski Lot 5 Captain Cook Hwy, Smithfield PHONE: 4038 1304
Cairns Gymbaroo 18 Charles Street, North Cairns PHONE: 4041 4140
Cairns Hawks Jnr AFL Cazalys, 45-61 Tills Street, Cairns PHONE: 4033 6618
Cairns Indoor Sports Mayers Street, Manunda PHONE: 4032 2844
Cairns Judo Club Shed 6, 261 McCormack Street, Cairns PHONE: 4053 4939
Cairns Recreation Centre 44 Behan Street, Manunda PHONE: 4053 5353
Cairns Road Runners Manunda PHONE: 0450 324 637
Cairns Fishing Club Marlin Parade, Cairns PHONE: 0438 798 753
Centre Stage Dance 453 Varley Street, Yorkeys Knob PHONE: 0438 370 681
Cheeky Monkey Club Community Hall, Kewarra Beach PHONE: 1300 880 669
Crystal Cascade Horse Park Lot 626, Intake Road, Redlynch PHONE: 4039 3143
Dance 2XS 52 MacNamara Street, Manunda PHONE: 4033 5315
Dance Connection Upstairs Mareeba Centre, Mareeba PHONE: 4092 2632
Dancescapes Community Hall, Redlynch PHONE: 0412 576 272
Earlville Pony Club Telford Street, Earlville PHONE: 4033 1849
Edge Hill Tennis Club 27-31 Dalrymple Street, Edge Hill PHONE: 4053 1832
Freshwater Pony Club 10 Meller Street, Freshwater PHONE: 0453 085 137
Freshwater Scouts Lower Freshwater Road, Freshwater PHONE: 4058 0400
Freshwater Tennis Old Smithfield Road, Freshwater PHONE: 4055 2864
Fun Free Fitness Cairns Esplanade PHONE: 4044 3715
Gecko’s Play Centre Smithfield Shopping Centre PHONE: 4038 1181
Girl Guides Atherton & Mareeba PHONE: 3252 3061
Go Bowling 93-95 Pease Street, Manoora PHONE: 4053 3497
Graft n Arts 124 Grafton Street, Cairns PHONE: 4031 2929
Hugh’s Ball Room Dance 3 Grove Street, Cairns PHONE: 4091 4029
Innisfail PCYC 2 Palmerston Drive, Innisfail PHONE: 4061 3442
Innisfail Swimming McGowan Drive, Innisfail PHONE: 4061 1267
Ivanhoes JRL Leisure Park Drive, Smithfield PHONE: 4057 7431
Janet Evans Swim School 110 Pease Street, Edge Hill PHONE: 4053 7935
Julia Macalpine Dance 7 Reservoir Road, Manoora PHONE: 4058 1866
Junior Rugby League Mann Street , Cairns PHONE: 4031 4190
Jute 96 Abbott Street, Cairns PHONE: 4050 9444
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activities & sports
Kansui-Ryu Karate 129 Mulgrave Road, Cairns PHONE: 4034 2964
Kids in Harmony 53c Anderson Street, Manunda PHONE: 4042 4140
Kids Moves Cairns PHONE: 4053 6837
Kindermusik 9 Donnelly Street, Brinsmead PHONE: 4034 2219
Kite Rite Shop 9, 471 Varley Street, Yorkeys Knob PHONE: 4055 7918
Kuranda Pony Club Kuranda PHONE: 4093 8887
Little Athletics Barlow Park, Cairns PHONE: 4055 1312
Little Athletics 135 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove PHONE: 4059 1244
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Mareeba Golf Club 1 Hampe Street, Mareeba PHONE: 4092 1528
Mareeba Gymnastics Lot 1, Abbott Street, Mareeba PHONE: 4092 5113
Mareeba Indoor Sports 18 Reynolds Street, PHONE: 4092 2851
Mareeba Jnr Motorcycle Springs Road, Mareeba PHONE: 4093 2110
Mareeba Sports Hall Walsh Street, Mareeba PHONE: 1300 362 242
Mareeba Swimming Mareeba PHONE: 4092 1691
Mareeba Tennis Club Chewko Road, Mareeba PHONE: 4092 4685
Mareeba Soccer Club Chewko Road, Mareeba PHONE: 4092 3833
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Marlin Coast Ball Room 186 Irene Street, Mooroobool PHONE: 4055 6011
Marlin Coast Swim Pool Leisure Park Drive, Smithfield PHONE: 4057 7720
Matsumoto Karate 72 Anderson Street, Manuda PHONE: 4033 1988
Matsumoto Karate Innisfail PHONE: 4063 2346
Mulgrave Little Athletics Johnson Park, Gordonvale PHONE: 4055 4553
activities & sports
Paradise Palms Golf Club Paradise Palms PHONE: 4059 9999
PCYC Cairns 91 McNamara Street, Manunda PHONE: 4053 1532
PCYC Mareeba 136 Walsh Street, Mareeba PHONE: 4092 4231
Rhythm X Dance Community Hall, Kewarra Beah PHONE: 1300 880 669
Scuba Rangers Freshwater PHONE: 4055 1954
Sebastian Harvey Drama 7-9 West Street, Cairns PHONE: 0434 044 605
Surf Lifesaving Captain Cook Hwy, Ellis Beach PHONE: 4055 3695
Tableland Ten Pin Bowl 18 Eclipse Drive, Atherton PHONE: 4091 1900
Tait Family Martial Arts Shop 7, 180 Edith Street, Innisfail PHONE: 4061 6045
TAS Aquatic Progress Road, White Rock PHONE: 4036 8195
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The Young Company 169 Bunda Street, Cairns PHONE: 4041 4066
Touch Football Innisfail PHONE: 0407 371 911
Touch Football Mann Street , Manunda PHONE: 4053 6805
Turning Pointe Dance 185 Scott Street, Cairns PHONE: 4031 3390
YMCA Smithfield Leisure Park Road, Smithfield PHONE: 4057 7507
North Cairns Jnr AFL Watsons Park, Behan Street, Manunda PHONE: 0414 323 337
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Oxley Dance Studio Freemason’s Minnie Street, Cairns PHONE: 4055 9149
OzTag West Barlow Park, Paramatta Park PHONE: 4053 5353
Drum School TEACHER: Bluey Morgan 190 Brown Street, Westcourt PHONE: 0400 110 300
Guitar Teacher TEACHER: Dale Monahan Cairns PHONE: 0414 887 400
Saxophone Teacher TEACHER: Andree Buadet 34 A Enmore Street, Manoora PHONE: 0418 872 545
activities & sport + music tuition
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parks & playgrounds
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Here are our favourite family parks & playgrounds most of which are free to enter year round Arnold Park Walsh Street, Mareeba PLAY EQUIPMENT: Yes GOOD PICNIC SPOT: Yes SWIMMING: No TOILETS: Yes BBQ: No FEATURES: Basketball court, shade
Babinda Boulders Munro Street, Babinda PLAY EQUIPMENT: Yes GOOD PICNIC SPOT: Yes SWIMMING: Yes TOILETS: Yes BBQ: No FEATURES: Walking tracks, camping
Behana Creek Reserve Moller Road, Aloomba PLAY EQUIPMENT: No GOOD PICNIC SPOT: Yes SWIMMING: Yes TOILETS: Yes BBQ: No FEATURES: No tourists
Borzi Park Chewko Road, Mareeba PLAY EQUIPMENT: No GOOD PICNIC SPOT: No SWIMMING: No TOILETS: Yes BBQ: No FEATURES: Sports facilities for hire
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Cairns Botanic Gardens Collins Avenue, Edge Hill PLAY EQUIPMENT: No GOOD PICNIC SPOT: Yes SWIMMING: No TOILETS: Yes BBQ: No FEATURES: Beautiful gardens & café
Cairns Coconut Resort Woree Cost PLAY EQUIPMENT: Yes GOOD PICNIC SPOT: Yes SWIMMING: Yes TOILETS: Yes BBQ: Yes FEATURES: Water park, mini golf
Cattana Wetlands Enter via Dunn Road Smithfield PLAY EQUIPMENT: No GOOD PICNIC SPOT: Yes SWIMMING: No TOILETS: Yes BBQ: Yes FEATURES: Feather palm forest walk
Copperlode Dam Lake Morris Road, Cairns PLAY EQUIPMENT: No GOOD PICNIC SPOT: Yes SWIMMING: No TOILETS: Yes BBQ: Yes FEATURES: Café and views
Crystal Cascades Redlynch PLAY EQUIPMENT: No GOOD PICNIC SPOT: Yes SWIMMING: Yes TOILETS: Yes BBQ: Yes FEATURES: Beautiful swimming spot
Davies Creek Park Mareeba PLAY EQUIPMENT: No GOOD PICNIC SPOT: Yes SWIMMING: Yes TOILETS: Yes BBQ: No FEATURES: Secluded
Emerald Creek Falls Off Cobra Road, Mareeba PLAY EQUIPMENT: No GOOD PICNIC SPOT: Yes SWIMMING: Yes TOILETS: Yes BBQ: No FEATURES: Walks & waterfalls
Esplanade Lagoon Esplanade, Cairns PLAY EQUIPMENT: No GOOD PICNIC SPOT: Yes SWIMMING: Yes TOILETS: Yes BBQ: Yes FEATURES: Great for small kids
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parks & playgrounds
Etty Bay Mourilyan Road & Etty Bay Road PLAY EQUIPMENT: Yes GOOD PICNIC SPOT: Yes SWIMMING: Yes TOILETS: Yes BBQ: No FEATURES: Swimming enclosure
Forest Gardens Pond Forest Gardens PLAY EQUIPMENT: No GOOD PICNIC SPOT: No SWIMMING: No TOILETS: No BBQ: No FEATURES: Duck feeding
Fun Ship North end Esplanade, Cairns PLAY EQUIPMENT: Yes GOOD PICNIC SPOT: Yes SWIMMING: No TOILETS: No BBQ: Yes FEATURES: Great for small kids
Gecko’s Play Centre Smithfield Centre next to Overflow PLAY EQUIPMENT: Yes Cost GOOD PICNIC SPOT: No SWIMMING: No TOILETS: Yes BBQ: No FEATURES: Café, kids parties
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Golden Hole 7km west of Babinda PLAY EQUIPMENT: No GOOD PICNIC SPOT: Yes SWIMMING: Yes TOILETS: No BBQ: No FEATURES: Beautiful swimming spot
Goomboora Park Shale Street, Brinsmead PLAY EQUIPMENT: Yes GOOD PICNIC SPOT: Yes SWIMMING: Yes TOILETS: Yes BBQ: Yes FEATURES: Turtles, area for dogs
Hallorans Hill Atherton Tablelands PLAY EQUIPMENT: Yes GOOD PICNIC SPOT: Yes SWIMMING: No TOILETS: No BBQ: No FEATURES: Views, rainforest walk
Jensen Park Dangaard Street, Mareeba PLAY EQUIPMENT: Yes GOOD PICNIC SPOT: Yes SWIMMING: No TOILETS: No BBQ: No FEATURES: Well shaded
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Josephine Falls Bartle Frere Road, Bartle Frere PLAY EQUIPMENT: No GOOD PICNIC SPOT: Yes SWIMMING: Yes TOILETS: Yes BBQ: No FEATURES: Rainforest walk, swimming
Lake Eacham Lakes Drive, Lake Eacham PLAY EQUIPMENT: No GOOD PICNIC SPOT: Yes SWIMMING: Yes TOILETS: Yes BBQ: Yes FEATURES: Paddle boats, café, ducks
Lake Placid Lake Placid Road, Caravonica PLAY EQUIPMENT: No GOOD PICNIC SPOT: Yes SWIMMING: Yes TOILETS: Yes BBQ: No FEATURES: Paddle boats, ducks
Lake Tinaroo Tinaroo PLAY EQUIPMENT: Yes GOOD PICNIC SPOT: Yes SWIMMING: Yes TOILETS: Yes BBQ: Yes FEATURES: Canoe hire, walks
parks & playgrounds
Lions Park Main Street, Millaa Millaa PLAY EQUIPMENT: Yes GOOD PICNIC SPOT: Yes SWIMMING: No TOILETS: Yes BBQ: Yes FEATURES: Play area, sheltered BBQ
Millaa Millaa Falls Theresa Creek Road, Millaa Millaa PLAY EQUIPMENT: No GOOD PICNIC SPOT: Yes SWIMMING: Yes TOILETS: Yes BBQ: Yes FEATURES: Rainforest walks & wildlife
Muddy’s Playground Esplanade, Cairns PLAY EQUIPMENT: Yes GOOD PICNIC SPOT: Yes SWIMMING: Wet play TOILETS: Yes BBQ: Yes FEATURES: Great for small kids
Palm Cove Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove PLAY EQUIPMENT: Yes GOOD PICNIC SPOT: Yes SWIMMING: Yes TOILETS: Yes BBQ: Yes FEATURES: Beach, great for brunch
Morraridgi Park
Pelicans Paradise Palms
Cummings Street, Mareeba PLAY EQUIPMENT: No GOOD PICNIC SPOT: Yes SWIMMING: No TOILETS: Yes BBQ: Yes FEATURES: Sheltered area
Paradise Palms Cost PLAY EQUIPMENT: Yes GOOD PICNIC SPOT: Restaurant SWIMMING: Yes TOILETS: Yes BBQ: No FEATURES: Mini golf, playground (cost)
Mossman Gorge Mossman PLAY EQUIPMENT: No GOOD PICNIC SPOT: No SWIMMING: Yes TOILETS: Yes BBQ: No FEATURES: Rainforest & wildlife
Ross & Lock Southwest of Gordonvale PLAY EQUIPMENT: Yes GOOD PICNIC SPOT: Yes SWIMMING: Yes TOILETS: Yes BBQ: Yes FEATURES: Dog friendly
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Ryan Weare Park Kamerunga Road, Freshwater PLAY EQUIPMENT: Yes GOOD PICNIC SPOT: Yes SWIMMING: Yes TOILETS: Yes BBQ: Yes FEATURES: Swimming
Stoney Creek Stoney Creek Road, Kamerunga PLAY EQUIPMENT: No GOOD PICNIC SPOT: Yes SWIMMING: Yes TOILETS: No BBQ: No FEATURES: Waterfall & walks
Sugarworld Park Hambledon Drive, Edmonton PLAY EQUIPMENT: Yes GOOD PICNIC SPOT: Yes SWIMMING: No TOILETS: Yes BBQ: Yes FEATURES: Bike & walking track
Warrina Lakes Innisfail PLAY EQUIPMENT: Yes GOOD PICNIC SPOT: Yes SWIMMING: Yes TOILETS: Yes BBQ: Yes FEATURES: Ducks, gardens, swimming
parks & playgrounds
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dog friendly parks
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dog friendly parks
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Doggy daytrips are not easy these days, so here is a list of dog friendly parks where dogs can have fun Aeroglen
Buchans Point
Edmonton
Kewarra Beach
North Cairns
Westcourt
Portion of parkland along the western
From the rocks at the southern end of
Fuller Park but at only at such times
The area of beach commencing
Parkland at the northern end of
Closed Road Reserve Mann Street
side of Aeroglen Drive, north from the
the beach for a distance of 100m to
that the area is not being used as a
100m south of the stinger net and
the Esplanade, between Smith and
between Lyons and Brown Streets.
entrance to the quarry walking track
the north.
sporting field.
continuing to the rocks at Taylors
Rutherford Streets, and bounded by
Point.
Lake Street and the Esplanade on the
for a distance of 200m and back to the base of the hill. Paterson Park on the eastern side of the Captain Cook Highway.
Babinda Part of Carl Mellick Park at the western end of Harwood Drive, Babinda.
Bayview Heights Part of Parkland at Forno Park, Bayview Heights, being at the western end near the Vista Street entrance to the park and behind houses in Vista Street, Fiesta Close, and Flamenco Close.
Bramston Beach
Bungalow
McKinnon Creek Detention Basin at Isabella Estate.
Part of the Cairns Showground area
Portion of Carne Park, Trojan Street,
being Lot 20 RP 706600.
Edmonton being on the eastern side of the Trojan Street entrance to the
Caravonica Portion of parkland off Impey Street, Caravonica, being the raised section at the northern end.
edge of the creek bed.
Ellis Beach From rocks at the southern end of the beach for a distance of 120m north.
Clifton Beach Part of parkland in Eddy Street, Clifton Beach between Eddy Street and the rear of houses in Escape Close for a distance of 50m from houses in Eddy Street and east towards Saxon Street.
Gordonvale Portion of parkland at the end of Klarwein Close, Gordonvale being on the western side of the Klarwein Street entrance and behind houses in
The area of beach from the northern
Highleigh Road and bounded by the
The area of beach commencing 100m
end of Upolu Esplanade north towards
drain at the rear.
south of the stinger net and extending
Palm Cove and finishing 200m south
to the southern end of the beach.
of Veivers Road, Palm Cove.
The area of beach commencing at the
The southern end of Clifton Beach
northern end of the caravan park and
between the Esplanade and the creek.
extending northward.
Brinsmead Section 3 of Goomboora Park, being the section at the northern end.
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Earlville
Holloways Beach Beach at the northern end of Holloways Beach fronting Casuarina Street and North of Luke Street.
Machans Beach Southern end of Machans Beach south
Palm Cove The area of beach between the Palm
Manunda Lennon Street Park being the area between McCormack Street and the drain on Lot 1 RP 889325. Parkland situated in Card Avenue,
Cove jetty and the rocks on the northern side.
White Rock Dump. Hollywood Boulevard Reserve at the southern end of Hollywood Boulevard.
behind houses in Barlow Street.
Mooroobool
Parkland on the corner of Bott and McManus Streets, Whitfield behind
commencing 200m south of Vievers
houses in Prescott Street, Bott Street,
Road and extending to the northern
McKinlay Close and Neeve Close.
end of Upolu Esplanade, Clifton Beach.
Redlynch Portion of parkland off Harvey Road, Redlynch being at the railway line end
(Irene Street Flood Plain B) - north of
of the parkland and behind houses in
Langlan Street, east of Irene Street,
Ficus Close.
West of Carnation Drive and south of Marigold Close.
Whitfield
The southern end of Palm Cove beach
between houses in Card Avenue and
Smithfield
Parkland on the northern side of the drainage easement and creek at the corner of McManus and Bolton Streets, Whitfield and behind houses in McManus Street and Murchinson Street.
Woree Portion of parkland off Loretta Close, Woree being the eastern end of the
Mt Sheridan
Portion of the parkland in Cumberland
park adjacent to Loretta Street and
Avenue, Smithfield and at the northern
behind houses in Karen Close and
Sawpit Gully Detention Basin at Forest
end of the park behind houses in
Carmel Close.
Gardens. Trafalgar Detention Basin at
Survey Street.
The southern end of Holloways Beach
Trafalgar Drive.
between Tamarind Street and Cassia
from the dividing posts on the western
Street.
Part of the drainage reserve off Idalia
dividing posts at the tennis club end.
the southern end, the pipe fence.
of Cinderella Street to the Barron River.
Part of Lions Park at Henley Street, side to the toilet block, west to the
White Rock
western side, the Mangroves, and on
Road being the south western end of the park bounded by the creek in Balmoral Close.
Trinity Beach
Yorkeys Knob The southern end of Yorkeys Knob
The beach from the northern end of
beach south of the corner of Sims
Vasey Esplanade north to the rocks.
Esplanade and Kempton Street.
dog friendly parks
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beaches & swimming
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Swimming in FNQ has its hazards. Below is a list of the beaches with stinger nets & public pools Beaches Swimmers in FNQ are advised to
5 Wolff Street, Edmonton
stay on patrolled beaches and swim
PHONE: 4045 2457 or
between the flags. Do not swim in
MOBILE: 0428 571 363
saltwater creeks or tidal rivers due to the threat of estuarine crocodiles. During stinger season (Nov-May) only swim in enclosures. The following beaches have swimming enclosures: Four Mile Beach, Ellis Beach, Palm Cove, Clifton Beach, Kewarra Beach, Trinity Beach, Yorkeys Knob, Holloways Beach and Bramston Beach. In the event of any marine sting where a lifeguard is not present, get out of the water and apply liberal amounts of vinegar, which can be found on all
Saturdays 8am-5pm INFO: 25m swimming pool, 15m heated swimming pool, kids wading pool
Gordonvale Pool
Cnr Foxton Avenue & Park St, Mossman PHONE: 4098 2627 OPEN: Weekdays 7am - 6pm, Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday 9am-5pm INFO: 50m swimming pool, 18m kids wading pool, Gym
Tobruk Memorial Pool 370 Sheridan Street, North Cairns PHONE: 4052 1266
79 Sheppard Street, Gordonvale PHONE: 4056 1353 OPEN: weekdays 6am- 6pm, Saturdays 8am-5pm, Sundays 9am-5pm
OPEN: weekdays 5.30am - 8pm, Saturday 6.30am-5pm, Sunday 8am-5pm INFO: 50m swimming pool,
INFO: 25m indoor swimming pool
25m heated swimming pool,
breathing and send for urgent medical
(heated in winter only),
18m kids wading pool
attention.
kids wading pool
Marlin Coast
Public swimming pools are available
Leisure Park Road, Smithfield
for use by the general public for a
(off Cheviot Street)
small fee.
Babinda Pool Church Street, Babinda PHONE: 4067 1211 OPEN: weekdays 6am - 6pm, Saturdays 8am-12noon INFO: 50m swimming pool, kids wading pool
family services
OPEN: weekdays 6am-7pm,
Mossman Leisure Park
main beaches. Monitor the patient’s
Public Swimming Pools
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Edmonton Pool
PHONE: 4057 7720 OPEN: weekdays 5.30am-7pm, Saturday 7am-5pm, Sunday 9am-5pm INFO: 50m swimming pool, 25m heated swimming pool, kids freeform & wading pools
Woree Pool Pool Close, Woree PHONE: 4054 6964 OPEN: Summer Hours: Weekdays 5.30am-7.30pm, Saturday 8am-6pm, Sunday 9am-6pm Winter Hours: Weekdays 6am-7pm, Saturday 8am6pm, Sunday 10am-6pm INFO: 50m heated swimming pool (winter only), 25m heated indoor pool, Kid’s free form & wading swimming pools (closed in winter)
beaches & swimming
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family restaurants
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family restaurants
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Here is our list of family friendly restaurants that will ensure you & your family all have a great time AJ Hackett
Cazalys
Gecko’s
Red Beret
Smithfield Tavern
Trinity Beach Tavern
McGregor Road, Smithfield
Mulgrave Road, Cairns
Behind Smithfield Shopping Centre
Kamerunga Road, Redlynch
Smithfield Shopping Centre
Vasey Esplanade, Trinity Beach
PHONE: 4057 7188
PHONE: 4054 1464
PHONE: 4031 1344
PHONE: 4055 1249
PHONE: 4038 8100
PHONE: 4057 2900
FEATURES: BBQ only on Sundays and
FEATURES: Kids Eat Free Sundays &
FEATURES: Indoor play centre & café
FEATURES: Kids Club Sunday, kids eat
FEATURES: Great kids indoor
FEATURES: Sat night children’s face
free jumping castle for the kids
free Kids Club with Xbox, jump castle
free Wednesday with paying adult
playground & playstations
painting or clown & children eat Free
Balaclava
Chocolate Room
King Rooster Chicken
423 Mulgrave Road, Earlville
Grafton Street, Cairns
Reservoir Road, Cairns
PHONE: 4054 3588
PHONE: 4031 8102
PHONE: 4053 3678
FEATURES: Kids Club
FEATURES: Monday Mums Mornings
FEATURES: Healthy takeaway chickens
Beach Shack
Driftaways
La Pizza
29 Barrier St reet, Port Douglas
Yorkeys Knob Boating Club
Esplanade, Cairns
PHONE: 4099 1100
PHONE: 4055 7711
PHONE: 4031 2646
FEATURES: Voted best family
FEATURES: Play area, kids menu
FEATURES: Yummy pizzas & gelati
camping
restaurant in FNQ 2009
Bobby’s Restaurant
Fasta Pasta Cnr Sheridan & Sheilds Streets, Cairns
Grafton Street, Cairns
PHONE: 4051 8877
PHONE: 4041 0388
PHONE: 4031 6661
FEATURES: Plasma, Xbox & karaoke
FEATURES: Great for the whole family
FEATURES: Pizza, pasta & movie deals
Brothers Leagues Club
Frogs on the Waterfront
For more information go to: http://www.derm. qld.gov.au/parks/list.php?region=60&facility=78
La Porchetta
Aplin Street, Cairns
Mondo’s
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Bramston Beach
Mossman
The Boulders
Bramston Beach Caravan Park and
Mossman Riverside Leisure Park,
The Boulders Camping Ground and
Camp Ground, 96 Evans Road
Cnr Foxton Avenue and Park Street
Park are currently open
Anderson Street, Cairns
42-48 Tingira Street, Cairns
The Hilton, Esplanade, Cairns
PHONE: 4067 4121
PHONE: 4098 2627
BOOKINGS: Currently, no bookings
PHONE: 4053 1053
PHONE: 4035 1049
PHONE: 4052 6780
BOOKINGS: Book with the caretaker
BOOKINGS: Book with the caretaker
are required for this campground
FEATURES: Kids Disco every Sunday
FEATURES: Great for the whole family
FEATURES: Family night Tuesdays
Cairns Wildlife Safaris
Fusion
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Fitzroy Island
Palm Cove
Wonga Beach
Fitzroy Island
Palm Cove Caravan Park and Camp
Wonga Beach Caravan Park,
Kennedy Hwy, Kuranda
Grafton Street, Cairns
Paradise Palms
PHONE: 4030 7990
Ground, 149 Williams Esplanade
Wonga Beach Esplanade
PHONE: 4093 7777
PHONE: 4051 1388
PHONE: 4059 9999
BOOKINGS: Bookings can be made by
PHONE: 4055 3824
PHONE: 4098 7514
FEATURES: Breakfast with the Beasts
FEATURES: Allergy free foods
FEATURES: Kids Entertainment
calling Raging Thunder
BOOKINGS: Book with the caretaker
BOOKINGS: Book with the caretaker
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family restaurants
family restaurants + camping
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locals discounts
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locals discounts
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Being a local has its benefits, here are some great local discounts for your family throughout the year AJ Hackett Bungy
CAPTA Group
Cairns Wildlife Safaris
Green Ant Cantina
Kuranda Scenic Rail
Skyrail
PHONE: 4057 7188
PHONE: 4041 9470
PHONE: 4093 7777
PHONE: 4041 5061
PHONE: 4036 9333
PHONE: 4038 1555
Groundrush membership:
The CAPTA Group, which includes the
Locals receive a 10% discount.
Tuesday and Wednesday - Buy one
A 20% discount is available to locals
Locals receive a 20% discount with
$129 to join – you can Bungy Jump
Cairns Wildlife Dome, Rainforestation
Prices: adults $25.20 & kids $12.60
main meal, value of $25 or more, and
upon presentation of photo ID. Prices
photo ID and your visiting guests are
OR Minjin Swing every day for a year!
(Kuranda), The Butterfly Sanctuary
receive a free meal at the Ant!
including the discount are as follows:
also eligible for a 10% discount.
www.ajhackett.com
(Kuranda) and the Rainforest Habitat
*Please note that locals are required
• Adult $32.80 one way, $48.80 return
to show a driver’s license with a local
• Child $16.80 one way, $24.80 return
address to obtain a free meal.
• Family $82.40 one way, $122.40 return
in Port Douglas have a locals discount
Babinda Kayak Hire PHONE: 4067 2678 15% off when you mention pakmag (no other discounts apply) www.babindakayakhire.com.au
Big Cat Cruises
on their 4-Park Passes. So, you can visit all 4 attractions in 6 months for $70 for adults, $35 for kids or $175 for a Family Pass. If you’re massively keen you can also buy an annual pass which allows you unlimited entry to all attractions for a year (the annual family pass is $249 but for PakMag readers in June
Crocodile Explorer PHONE: 4031 4007
Daintree Discovery Centre PHONE: 4098 9171
and July its only $100). You can also
Locals are entitled to a 20% discount
pay extra on the day to have Breakfast
which makes the prices $22.40 for
with the Birds/Lunch with Lorikeets:
adults, $11.20 for kids and Family
Big Cat offer 30% discount on their
$15 adults, $7.50 children at The
Passes are $54.40.
trips to Green Island (local ID required)
Habitat. Rainforestation you can pay to
which brings the prices down to
have Lunch in the Outback restaurant
$51.10 for adults and $28.00 for kids.
for $25 adult, $12.50 child on top of
You can go for a half or full day and the
your yearly pass.
PHONE: 4051 0444
tour includes your trip over to Green Island plus a choice of snorkelling equipment or a glass bottom boat tour. For no additional charge, families can participate in the Family Fun Pak
PHONE: 4055 3669
that includes a tour of the wheelhouse
A 20% discount is available for locals
to meet the skipper, a Big Cat
with photo ID which brings the
colouring-in sheet, guided island walk
prices down to $64.00 for a family
and a glass bottom boat tour which is
pass, $25.60 for adults and $12.80 for
specifically designed for families. Esky’s
children. They also have an annual
are very welcome for beach picnics on
pass available which is $140 for
the island. To book call 4051 0444 or
families, $56 for adults and $28 for
email info@bigcat-cruises.com.au
children (4-15 yrs).
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locals discounts
Great Adventures PHONE: 4044 9944 A 30% locals discount applies to any
Cairns Tropical Zoo
PHONE: 4042 9900
30% discount for locals with local ID. Prices: adults $41.30 & kids $20.65
of Quicksilver’s Great Barrier Reef cruises from Cairns and Port Douglas. Standard prices for adult fares range from $51.10 for a trip to Green Island
Go Vita Health Stores
a 30% discount to locals and this also applies to any visiting friends or family
Smithfield and Stockland Shopping
Locals are entitled to a 20% discount
you take along with you. Prices are
Centres– 1st Tuesday of the month you
on presentation of ID which brings the
get 20% off storewide
prices down to: $16 for adults, $8 for
$24.50 for adults and $12.25 kids for kids.
kids 4-14 and $40 for a family pass.
I Want That Course PHONE: 4047 4203 Locals receive 5% discount on
Paronella Park PHONE: 4065 0000
all online courses – no minimum
Buying a full priced ticket gives you
numbers!!! www.iwantthatcourse.com
an annual pass and if you bring
DISCLAIMER: All offers have their own terms and conditions. Please contact the provider for more information. All offers are valid at time of print and may change without notice.
visitors back with you the pass gets
Hartley’s Croc Adventures PHONE: 4055 3576
$141.40 for a trip to Agincourt Reef
price $25.60).
automatically renewed.
Reef Magic PHONE: 1800 101 319 Locals receive 40% discount. Local’s
with Quicksilver. Also ask about family
ID required.
The Aboriginal cultural centre offers
PHONE: 4064 5294
Locals receive 20% discount (adults
4087 2100 or Cairns 4044 9944. Local
MaMu Rainforest Walk
PHONE: 4054 2481
with Great Adventures and up to
fares. For bookings, call Port Douglas
Tjapukai
Koala Gardens PHONE: 4093 9953 20% discount to local residents.
prices are $105 for adults, $54 for kids (4-14 inclusive, 0-3 FOC). Visiting family or friends can also get a 10% discount. For bookings call 4031 1588 or email res@reefmagiccruises.com
locals discounts
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family services
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Family services are vital for every parent, below is a list of the most useful contacts for your family Calanna Pharmacy 3
Medical Centres
Community Health
600 Bruce Hwy, Woree
Community Health Centre, Edmonton
PHONE: 4054 2440
PHONE: 4045 9900
OPEN: 8am-8pm 7 days
24 Hour Medical Centre Cnr Florence & Grafton Streets, Cairns PHONE: 4052 1119 DETAILS: Bulk billing + open 24 hours
Cairns Central Medical Cairns Central (Inside Terry White) PHONE: 4031 3717 DETAILS: Bulk billing + open 7 days
Cairns Medical Centre
Calanna Pharmacy 4
Community Health Centre, Mareeba 355 Sheridan Street, North Cairns OPEN: 8am-8pm 7 days
Cairns Apothecary PHONE: 4031 8411
Community Health Centre, Westcourt
Day & Night Pharmacy
OPEN: 24 hours
OPEN: 8am-8pm 7 days
Calanna Pharmacy 2
beaches & swimming
Community Health Centres
PHONE: 4052 9333
Playgroups PHONE: 4052 9333 In Cairns there are a variety of Playgroups including Community Playgroups (parent driven), Mobile
(Immunisations, parent groups, home
Supported Playgroups (with a
visits, positive parenting programmes
facilitator and family support worker),
and more)
Supported Playgroups (with a temporary coordinator), Play Connect
Community Health
(for children with Autism or ASD-like symptoms), My Time (for parents/
75 Edith Street, Innisfail
Louise Street, Atherton
carers with a child/ren with a disability)
PHONE: 4061 1565
PHONE: 4091 0263
and Playgroup Plus (teacher-facilitated
OPEN: 8am-8pm 7 days
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Community Health
OPEN: 7am-11pm 7 days
PHONE: 4051 6005
PHONE: 4045 5526
Community Health Centre, Smithfield PHONE: 4038 9900
318 Mulgrave Road, Westcourt
Walker Road, Edmonton
Community Health
160 Grafton Street, Cairns
PHONE: 4051 2755
Calanna Pharmacy 1
PHONE: 4092 1160
PHONE: 4031 4222
120-124 Mulgrave Road, Cairns
Pharmacies
Community Health
playgroup).
family services
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community groups
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There are many support groups & helplines, here is a list of the most beneficial ones for your family 13HEALTH
Bravehearts
Centrelink
PHONE: 13 432584
PHONE: 4054 7311
PHONE: 132 717
SERVICE: Provides qualified health
SERVICE: Advice for children effected
SERVICE: Disabilities
advice 24 hour 356 days per week
by sexual assault
ABA Breastfeeding
Cairns ASD Support
PHONE: 1800 686 2 686
PHONE: www.casg.org.au
SERVICE: Breastfeeding advice
SERVICE: Autism support group
ADIS
Cairns ASD Advisor
Alcohol & Drug Information Services
PHONE: 4045 4600
PHONE: 1800 177 833
SERVICE: Autism support
SERVICE: Alcohol & drug information
Alcoholics Anonymous PHONE: 4051 2872
Cairns Homelessness PHONE: 4046 8050
PHONE: 132 317 SERVICE: Abstudy
Centrelink PHONE: 136 150 SERVICE: Parent or guardian
Child Care Benefit PHONE: 136 150 SERVICE: Government assistance
SERVICE: Homelessness Service Hub
SERVICE: 24 hour hotline
Alcoholics Anonymous
Centrelink
Cairns Domestic Violence
Child Safety PHONE: 1800 177 135
PHONE: 4046 8050
SERVICE: For 24 hour assistance when
PHONE: 4054 2707
SERVICE: Cairns Regional Domestic
there is concern a child is at risk
SERVICE: For families
Violence Service
Australian Baby Hands
Cancer Helpline
Child Support PHONE: 131 272
PHONE: 4036 1770
PHONE: 131 120
SERVICE: Support of separating
SERVICE: To learn baby sign language
SERVICE: Cancer helpline
families & custodial matters
Beyond Blue
Centrelink
PHONE: 1300 224 636
PHONE: 132 490
PHONE: 1800 637 711
SERVICE: Assistance with depression,
SERVICE: Youth & students
SERVICE: Free help to find childcare
Childcare Info Service
anxiety and post natal depression
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favourite businesses
community groups
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community groups
Community Child Health
FNQ Multiple Births
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Centrelink
community groups
National Continence Line
Premmie Foundation
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Social Works for Kids
PHONE: 1800 177 279
PHONE: 4039 1683
PHONE: 132 717
PHONE: 1800 330 066
PHONE: 1300 773 622
PHONE: 0418 785 735
SERVICE: 24/7 Child Health Nurse
SERVICE: Multiple birth support
SERVICE: Disabilities
SERVICE: Bladder & bowel health
SERVICE: Offering support to parents
SERVICE: Social work services for
and support for all ages
of premmie babies
kids with autism
DV Connect
Free Call Homeless
Lifeline
PHONE: 1800 811 811
PHONE: 1800 474 753
PHONE: 4051 7572
SERVICE: Domestic violence & refuge
SERVICE: Support for the homeless
SERVICE: Lots of courses & counselling
placements
Emergency Relief PHONE: ???????????????
GENX Youth Services
Lifeline
PHONE: 4039 3517
PHONE: 131 114
SERVICE: Support for youth
SERVICE: 24 hours 7 days a week
SERVICE: Food vouchers & financial assistance service
Family & Prisoners
Immunisation Info PHONE: 4050 3600
PHONE: 4050 4955
SERVICE: Information service
SERVICE: Free gambling, relationship & financial counselling
PHONE: 4051 4485 SERVICE: Return bus to and from
Karitane 24 Hour Line
prison, transition & accommodation support
Family Planning PHONE: 4051 3788
PHONE: 1800 677 961 year olds, esp. sleep
SERVICE: Male counsellor, practical advice & assistance with mens issues
Kids Help Line PHONE: 1800 551 800
Migrant Settlement
SERVICE: Free telephone counselling
PHONE: 4041 7699
on all issues
SERVICE: Migration support
PHONE: 1800 050 321 SERVICE: Relationship advice line
Legal Aid
Mission Australia
PHONE: 1300 651 188
PHONE: 4035 2722
SERVICE: Legal advice, assistance
SERVICE: Community service
PHONE: 4050 4955
& support for those with financial
organisation transforming the lives of
SERVICE: Free financial advice
difficulties
Australians in need
Financial Counselling
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community groups
Tresillian 24hr Help Line
PHONE: 1800 090 777
PHONE: 1800 637 357
SERVICE: Poison information service
SERVICE: Problem pregnancy support
SERVICE: 24 hour parents help line (0-5 year olds)
NQ Woman’s Legal
Reflux Infant Support
Victims of Crime
PHONE: 4041 0066
PHONE: 3229 1090
SERVICE: Free legal advice & minor
SERVICE: Offer support to families
PHONE: 1300 139 703
assistance by appointment only
with infants who suffer from reflux and
SERVICE: Free counselling service for
its complications
vicitims of crime
NQ Postnatal Group PHONE: 3822 7518 SERVICE: Postnatal distress service
PHONE: 1300 364 277
Problem Pregnancy
PHONE: 131 126
Mens Info & Referral
SERVICE: Support for parents of 0-5
SERVICE: Contraception
Family Relationship Line
Lifeline Gambling Help
National Poisons Info
Parentline
Relationships Australia PHONE: 1300 364 277
PHONE: 1800 200 526
SERVICE: Provides relationship
SERVICE: Confidential 24 hour
counselling for men, women, couples
helpline for victims of violence
and families
PHONE: 1300 301 300 SERVICE: Counselling service
SANDS
8am-10pm every day
PIPA
PHONE: 1800 330 066 SERVICE: Up to date womens health
PHONE: 4098 3089
information & support
LISTENERS LINE: 1800 228 655 SERVICE: Supporting families who
PHONE: 1300 301 300
experience miscarriage & stillbirth
Women’s Centre PHONE: 4051 9366
SERVICE: Offering support services
PHONE: 4033 6966
Women’s Health
Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Support
Pre-term Infant Parents Association
Play Connect Group
Violence Against Women
Sexual Assault Service
SERVICE: Crisis intervention, information & referral, housing
PHONE: 4031 3590 CRISIS LINE: 1800 010 120
SERVICE: Autism support service
community groups
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cyclone prep for kids
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Some tips on getting your family cyclone ready thanks to the Cairns Regional Council
Are your kid’s cyclone-ready?
Emergency Plan
Stay Informed
Talk to your children about what your
Keep yourself and your family
family will do if a cyclone is coming.
informed at all times by listening to
Make sure they know where they
the radio for the latest updates. Share
Cyclones can be traumatic for children
will go if you have to evacuate, who
this information with your children
so it’s important to give explanation
to call in an emergency, and where
since it is often easier to deal with
and guidance to minimise their
the strongest place in the house is to
reality than the unknown.
anxieties and fears. It’s important for
shelter while a cyclone crosses.
By Cairns Regional Council
parents to handle the situation with
When the threat passes and you are
Kids can also help with getting the
advised that it is safe to go outside,
home ready in the days and hours
keep children away from floodwaters
before a cyclone. Encourage them to
and drains. Not only do these waters
bring their toys inside, look after pets,
move quickly but they could contain
A good way to prepare children and
gather up blankets and other soft
dangerous debris or fallen powerlines.
to address their fears is to include
items for protection, help switch off
them in your household cyclone
electrical items and fill bathtubs with
preparations:
water (if they are old enough to do so).
confidence to provide reassurance. Reacting with alarm will simply cause them to be more scared.
James Cook University and the Bureau
Emergency Kit
of Meteorology have developed an interactive computer game called
Ask your children to help you gather up items that your family may require during and after a cyclone and place them in a sturdy container. You can download a list of suggested items from the Cairns Regional Council website at www.cairns.qld.gov.au. Do this now rather than when you know a cyclone is coming.
‘Stormwatchers’. The aim is to give children the opportunity to create their own cyclone experience by working through one of a series of ‘true-to-life’ cyclone scenarios with
If you see any fallen powerlines, stay well away! Assume they are ‘live’ and call Ergon Energy (13 22 96) immediately. As much as possible include children in clean-up activities and give them age-appropriate jobs to do. Helping things ‘get back to normal’ enables them to understand that things pass and everything will be ok again.
one of the game’s characters. This enables children to acquire the skills, knowledge and understanding to enable them to respond appropriately in a real cyclone situation. You can download it for free from the Bureau of Meteorology’s website www.bom.gov. au/storm_watchers_game
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useful contacts
Health In an emergency dial 000 or text 106
24Hr Medical Centre PHONE: 4052 1119
Atherton Hospital PHONE: 4091 0211
Cairns Ambulance PHONE: 4040 6604
Cairns Base Hospital PHONE: 4050 6333
Cairns Police
Important Contacts Animal Disease Watch PHONE: 1800 675 888
Aust Search & Rescue AVIATION PHONE: 1800 815 257
Aust Search & Rescue
Ergon Energy Faults PHONE: 132 296
Ergon Emergency Faults PHONE: 131 670
Poisons Information PHONE: 131 126
SES PHONE: 4039 8255
MARITIME PHONE: 1800 641 792
Bureau of Meteorology PHONE: 4035 9777
Cairns Disaster Centre PHONE: 4044 3161
Public Transport Aust Coast Airport Bus PHONE: 4048 8355
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useful contacts
Jetstar PHONE: 131 538
McCafferty’s PHONE: 131 499
Qantas Airlines PHONE: 131 223
QLD Rail
Road Conditions RACQ PHONE: 1300 130 595
RACQ Breakdown Service PHONE: 131 111
PHONE: 4046 2462
Sunbus PHONE: 4057 7411
Opening Hours Banks OPEN: Mon-Thu 9.30am-4pm, Fri 9.30am-5pm, closed public holidays
Virgin Blue
Calanna Pharmacy OPEN: 8am-8pm daily
Centrelink OPEN: Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm
DFO OPEN: 9am-5pm 7 days per week
Medicare CAIRNS CENTRAL: 9-5pm Monday-
PHONE: 4036 9250
Skytrans
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& weekends
Friday, 9-6pm Thursday, 9-12pm Sat, excluding public holidays
Mt Sheridan Plaza OPEN: 9am-5.30pm Mon-Fri, 9am-9pm Thu, 9am-4.30pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun
Piccones SUPA IGA EDGE HILL: 8.30am-9pm Mon-Fri, 8.30am-5.30pm Sat, 9am-6pm Sun
PHONE: 4091 1323
Mareeba Hospital PHONE: 4092 2322
Mossman Hospital PHONE: 4084 1200
Cairns Fire Command PHONE: 4041 2780
Cairns Regional Council PHONE: 4044 3044
Community Legal Centre PHONE: 4031 7179
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useful contacts
Black & White Taxis
PHONE: 136 789
OPEN: 6.30am-9pm Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm
PHONE: 131 008
Cairns Airport
Sat, 9am-6pm Sun
Cinemas
PHONE: 4052 9744
Greyhound Pioneer PHONE: 132 030
Bunnings
Cairns Central OPEN: 9am-5.30pm Mon-Fri,
Birch Carroll & Coyle PHONE: 4057 0000
9am-9pm Thu, 9am-5.30pm Sat, 10.30am-4pm Sun
EDMONTON: 5am-Midnight 7 days
Smithfield Shop Centre OPEN: 9am-5.30pm Mon-Fri, 9am-8pm Thu, 9am-4pm Sat, 10.30am-4pm Sun
Stockland Shop Centre OPEN: 9am-5.30pm Mon-Fri, 9am-9pm Thu, 9am-5pm Sat, 10.30am-4pm Sun
useful contacts
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favourite businesses
A Bright Night Fireworks
Baby 2nd Hand
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Birch Carroll & Coyle
favourite businesses
Business Leisure Travel
Cairns Library’s
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Cheeky Monkey Photos
DESCRIPTION: Fireworks for events,
DESCRIPTION: Huge range of baby
DESCRIPTION: Babes in Arms sessions
DESCRIPTION: Specialise in “Travel
DESCRIPTION: Babinda, City, Earlville,
DESCRIPTION: Beautiful maternity,
weddings, promotions & parties
second hand goods & factory direct
Wednesday for mums to bring their
With Kids”
Edmonton, Gordonvale, Manunda,
newborn, infant & family portraits
CONTACT: Russ Rainford
disposable nappies
kids without worrying about noise
CONTACT: Martin Keating
Mossman, Port Douglas, Smithfield,
CONTACT: Anya
PHONE: 0417 783 975
CONTACT: Jane
WEB: birch.com.au
PHONE: 4080 4000
Stratford - heaps free activities
PHONE: 0421 150 717
WEB: abrightnightfireworks.com.au
PHONE: 0418 189 905
WEB: blt.com.au
WEB: cairnslibrary.com.au
WEB: cheekymonkeyphotos.com.au
WEB: baby2ndhand.com.au
Abacus Shopfittings
Barron River Fencing
Bopstars DESCRIPTION: Kids & adults parties,
Business Liason
Cairns Recreation Centre
Civic Theatre
events, corporate, jumping castle
DESCRIPTION: Inspiring & giving
DESCRIPTION: Kids Parties, skating,
DESCRIPTION: Lots of shows
CONTACT: Nikki Firmin
DESCRIPTION: Fencing & Landscaping
CONTACT: Bree James
experience to highschool children in
sports, vacation care, rock climbing,
throughout the year for people of all
PHONE: 4051 8488
PHONE: 4092 7908
PHONE: 0422 154 742
preparation for the workforce
soccer, hockey & more!
ages-see ticketlink.com.au for info
WEB: bopstars.com
CONTACT: Adriana Braid
CONTACT: Geoff
CONTACT: Maree Galeano
PHONE: 4080 4000
PHONE: 4053 5353
PHONE: 4050 7777
WEB: bla.org.au
WEB: cairnsrecreationcentre.com.au
WEB: cairnscivictheatre.com.au
DESCRIPTION: Shopfittings & displays
WEB: abacusshopfittings.com.au
Activate Your Mind
Bec Thomas Photos DESCRIPTION: Specialies in pregancy,
Brainy Blocks
DESCRIPTION: A program helping
baby and family portraits
DESCRIPTION: Occupational Therapy
people to think slim and get slim
CONTACT: Bec Thomas
visits to the home, school or clinic for
CONTACT: Nada
PHONE: 0421 440 638
children 0-10yrs
DESCRIPTION: For your hearing needs
DESCRIPTION: A great place to visit
DESCRIPTION: $1 Tuesday hires and
PHONE: 0401 510 911
WEB: becthomasphotography.net
CONTACT: Jolene Kattenberg
CONTACT: Rachel Green
with your family, home of Tiny Tacker
lots more! Over 4 stores in Cairns
PHONE: 0407 377 045
PHONE: 4054 5561
Tuesday and school holiday programs
CONTACT: Neville Fitsimmons
WEB: kattenbergs@bigpond.com
WEB: cairnsaudiology.com.au
CONTACT: Tricia Davey
PHONE: 4053 2317
All Signs Print & Design
Bella Hair by Monica
Cairns Audiology
Cairns Regional Gallery
Civic Video
PHONE: 4046 4800 DESCRIPTION: Signage & printing
DESCRIPTION: Mobile hairdresser
CONTACT: Kerry
CONTACT: Monica Jackson
PHONE: 4054 7688
PHONE: 0407 651 596
Babinda Kayak Hire
Bill Spooners Coaching
Bright Bugs
Cairns Holiday Park
DESCRIPTION: Kid’s toys & party plan
DESCRIPTION: Caravan Park &
CONTACT: Amanda Maynard
accommodation
PHONE: 0429 455 057
PHONE: 4053 7133
WEB: brightbugs.com.au
WEB: cairnsregionalgallery.com.au
Cairns Show Association
Cleaning By Us DESCRIPTION: Use non toxic and environmentally friendly cleaning,
DESCRIPTION: Events, The Show, Wine
they can also cook meals & run errands
Awards, Car Expo
CONTACT: Vicky
PHONE: 4042 6699
PHONE: 0439 963 400
DESCRIPTION: Family water
DESCRIPTION: All Subjects, all ages,
adventures for ages 5yrs to 85yrs
all levels-supporting parents with
CONTACT: Linda
educating their kids
PHONE: 4067 2678
CONTACT: Bill & Noeline
DESCRIPTION: Hardware supplies
CONTACT: Andrea
WEB: babindakayakhire.com.au
PHONE: 4041 3232
PHONE: 4038 9100
PHONE: 4045 4044
DESCRIPTION: Bulk suppliers for all
DESCRIPTION: Painting & decorating
WEB: billspooner.com.au
WEB: bunnings.com.au
WEB: juniorsonline.com.au
your needs
CONTACT: Danny Adams
PHONE: 4035 4995
PHONE: 0417 774 982
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favourite businesses
Bunnings Smithfield
Cairns Juniors DESCRIPTION: Kids & baby gear
Campbells Cash & Carry
Danny Adams Painting
favourite businesses
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favourite businesses
Debengarry Milk Soaps
Flip Ripley
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favourite businesses
Home Health Education
Kindermusik with Nicole
Marlin Cove Resort
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NQ Pressure Cleaning
DESCRIPTION: Goats milk soaps
DESCRIPTION: Magic shows and
DESCRIPTION: Family & educational
DESCRIPTION: Children’s movement
DESCRIPTION: 4 star family friendly
DESCRIPTION: For all your pressure
perfect for children with skin problems
clowning for kids parties
health related books & resources
& music classes for 0-7yrs
resort style accommodation
cleaning needs
CONTACT: Debbie
CONTACT: Flip
CONTACT: Susan Wilson
CONTACT: Nicole
PHONE: 4057 8299
CONTACT: Trent Newberry
PHONE: 4096 3076
PHONE: 4039 0622
PHONE: 4057 9685
PHONE: 4034 2219
WEB: marlincoveresort.com.au
PHONE: 0407 451 416
WEB: flipripley.com
Dolci & Gelati DESCRIPTION: Great ice cream when
Gecko’s Indoor Play
WEB: kmusikcairns.com
Jims Mowing DESCRIPTION: For all your gardening
Kylie Cloney Naturopath
Massage Therapy DESCRIPTION: Massage services
Official Photographer DESCRIPTION: Photographer
your in the city
DESCRIPTION: Kids play centre
& mowing maintenance
DESCRIPTION: Specialising in children
CONTACT: Susan Wilson
CONTACT: Mike Newell
PHONE: 4031 1500
CONTACT: Heather & Di
CONTACT: Mark & Dianne Lennon
& womens health
PHONE: 4057 9685
WEB: officialphotographer.com.au
PHONE: 4044 3711
PHONE: 0416 632 984
CONTACT: Kylie Cloney
Ella Bella Bloom DESCRIPTION: Mobile hairdresser CONTACT: Kate Noonan PHONE: 0407 126 251
Eternal Moments
WEB: geckosplay.com.au
Genesis Fitness
PHONE: 0421 982 952
Jumping Castles & Slides DESCRIPTION: Slides, jumping castles
Lake Tinaroo Park
Me Foto
Our Ceremony
DESCRIPTION: Specialising in
DESCRIPTION: Renewal of vowels,
beautiful portaits for any occasion
naming ceremonies, etc
DESCRIPTION: Kids creche at
both wet & dry fun
DESCRIPTION: A holiday park that
CONTACT: Jaypee
CONTACT: Leisel
Stockland Shopping Centre
CONTACT: Cary & Emma Peak
offers great fun for a weekend away
PHONE: 0415 358 305
PHONE: 4036 4783
PHONE: 4054 5333
PHONE: 0447 747 307
CONTACT: Jo Hollis
WEB: mefoto.com.au
WEB: ourceremony.com.au
PHONE: 4095 8232 DESCRIPTION: Birth & private midwife services for your birth needs
Gift of the Gab
Kids Money QLD
Lifestyle Money Coach
Mr Handy Hands
Outback Jacks
CONTACT: Lee Roberts
DESCRIPTION: Party Shop specialising
DESCRIPTION: Web based resource to
DESCRIPTION: Painting, pressure
DESCRIPTION: Family restaurant
WEB: maternalmoment.weebly.com
in balloons, helium & decorations
teach kids about money
DESCRIPTION: Money coaching by
cleaning & general maintenance
specialising in steak! They claim to
PHONE: 0488 972 789
CONTACT: Leanda
phone, email or face to face
CONTACT: Boydy
have the largest range of steaks of any
PHONE: 0409 057 952
CONTACT: Leanda
PHONE: 0405 622 991
menu in the world!
WEB: qld.kidsmoney.com.au
PHONE: 0409 057 952
Executive Babysitting DESCRIPTION: Babysitting service
Go N Jump
WEB: leandakayess.
CONTACT: Pauline Hallam
DESCRIPTION: Jumping castle hire
PHONE: 4055 6510 or 0417 612 975
CONTACT: Renee
Fitness, Form & Function DESCRIPTION: Pilates training CONTACT: Simone
PHONE: 4031 4131
DESCRIPTION: Children’s fitness &
WEB: gonjump.com.au
entertainment services
Hire for Baby
PHONE: 4041 5553 or 0411 027 883
DESCRIPTION: Certified kid’s products
WEB: mumpalates.com
PHONE: 4032 1984
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favourite businesses
Kids Moves
CONTACT: Tracey Dando
Nikki the Clown
PHONE: 4031 9771
lifestylemoneycoach.com DESCRIPTION: Face painting, puppets,
Mangii Creations Photos
balloons & more for kids parties
Peak Physique Coaching
CONTACT: Nikki
DESCRIPTION: Fitness & nutrition
CONTACT: Sheridan
DESCRIPTION: Photography
PHONE: 4057 8019
coaching for a healthier lifestyle
PHONE: 0408 772 590
CONTACT: Amanda
WEB: nikkitheclown.com.au
CONTACT: Cliff Covacs
WEB: kidsmoves.com.au
PHONE: 4092 4993
PHONE: 0415 310 990
WEB: mangiicreations.com.au
WEB: yourpeak.com.au
favourite businesses
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favourite businesses
Performex Studios
Shay Babes
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Stockland
favourite businesses
Wonderfair Amusements
Yummy Mummy
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Zoo To You
DESCRIPTION: Specialising in fitness &
DESCRIPTION: Supply childcare
DESCRIPTION: Offering free school
DESCRIPTION: Amusement rides &
DESCRIPTION: Affordable new &
DESCRIPTION: An upclose wildlife
personal training
providers with nappies, wipes, gloves
holiday entertainment + My Funland
show food. They’ve got it all!
preloved maternity wear
experience for children’s parties,
CONTACT: Adam & Chris
& much more
club for kids
CONTACT: Renee
CONTACT: Karinne
schools & events
PHONE: 4051 8156
CONTACT: Shay Moolenschot
PHONE: 4054 3066
PHONE: 4031 0354
PHONE: 0409 559 017
CONTACT: Jodie
PHONE: 4039 0079
WEB: myfunland.com.au
WEB: wonderfair.com.au
WEB: cairnsyummymummy.com
PHONE: 0415 696 439
Playgroup Australia DESCRIPTION: Call to find out the
Shnazzy Kids
TAS Aquatics Centre
nearest playgroup in your area
DESCRIPTION: Specialising in baby,
DESCRIPTION: Learn to Swim with
PHONE: 1800 171 182
kids & maternity clothing
highly qualified instructors in a fun
WEB: playgroupaustralia.com.au
CONTACT: Amanda
friendly social environment
PHONE: 0419 257 526
CONTACT: Bill Evans
Pupstars DESCRIPTION: Great grooming &
cairnsevents.com
ticketlink.com.au
kidshealth.org
For info on all manner of events
For info on all the big shows, plays,
Information on kids health
happening in out city
concerts and kids entertainment
CONTACT: Belinda Moore
DESCRIPTION: Alternative health
coming to Cairns
cassowaryconnect.com/
PHONE: 4096 6972
CONTACT: Jen Sackley
abc.net.au/children/play/
WEB: spiralgarden.com.au
PHONE: 1300 818 280
ABC products & information
dealbusters.com.au
raisingchildren.net.au
For local discounts
Advice on raising children
theradio.com.au
transport.qld.gov.au/
For your favourite local station
Drivers License renewals, change
psychology.org.au
of address etc
Free info sheets on bullying etc
cairns.com.au
familyfun.go.com
For all the latest local news
Fun family things to do
bom.gov.au
kidspot.com.au
of all ages
For all weather forecasts & warnings
Heaps of products & family advice
qldcancer.com.au
cairns.qld.gov.au/content/ sportRecreation/files/beach_ update.pdf
sunsmartshop.com.au
QLD Cancer Council
How to keep your kids sunsmart
shareparents.com.au
toiletmap.gov.au/
Introductory service for single parents
If your heading somewhere and need
wanting to find others in similar
to know if there is a loo
situations
PHONE: 4035 5054
dolls, wooden toys & craft matrerial
DESCRIPTION: The Singing Face PHONE: 0428 600 213
WEB: sackleyinstitute.com.au
Sportsworld DESCRIPTION: Fitness club & gym
Rodeo Drive In
WEB: tas.qld.edu.au
The Sackley Institute
DESCRIPTION: Specialising in organic
Painter specialising in kids parties
PHONE: 4051 2434
Thermomix DESCRIPTION: The worlds smallest, smartest kitchen-in home demos,
DESCRIPTION: Drive in movies PHONE: 0400 998 036
Stampin Stuff
CONTACT: Amy Wegner PHONE: 4045 1893
the Casino - a must see for all!
WEB: stampinstuff.com.au
WEB: sampowers.com.au
PHONE: 4098 5561
scrapbooking supplies
DESCRIPTION: Nightly magic shows at PHONE: 1300 500 331
fantastic machine! CONTACT: Nancy
DESCRIPTION: Online stamping &
Sam Powers
Three Winx Photos DESCRIPTION: Photography CONTACT: Melissa Harris PHONE: 0427 793 565 WEB: threewinx.com
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favourite businesses
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PHONE: 4036 8195
Spiral Garden
doggy daycare services
Rachel Bradley
favourite websites
For beach updates including stingers
aussiehouseswap.com.au
Information on the Cassowary Coast
connect2mums.com.au Website for mums in businesss
cairns.qld.gov.au Our council website
beyondblue.com.au Postnatal depression
silkplayground.com Provides fun silk toys for kids
For cost effective holidays
favourite businesses + websites
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yearly calendar
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yearly calendar
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1-11 Jul
November 2010
September 2010
July 2010 School Holidays
5 Sep
Fathers Day
ALL NOV
3 Jul
Cairns Ukelele Festival
5-11 Sep
Child Protection Week
9 NOV
11 Jul
PakClub at Cazalys
12 Sep
PakClub at Cazalys
Movember
24 JAN
School Starts
15-25 APR School Holidays
26 JAN
Australia Day Holiday
22 APR
Easter Friday
23 APR
Easter
23 APR
Esplanade Easter
Egg Hunt
24 APR
Easter Sunday
25 APR
Easter Monday
24 Jul
17 Sep
Mission Beach
19 NOV
World Day for Prevention
Film Festival
of Child Abuse
18 Sep
School Holidays
18 Sep
Disability Action Awards
22 Sep
Buskers Festival
10 DEC
School Finishes
12 DEC
PakClub at Cazalys
Championships
12 DEC
Carols by Candelight
PakClub at Cazalys
Yungaburra Folk Festival
25 DEC
Christmas Day
2-3 Oct
Octoberfest
26 DEC
Boxing Day
10 Oct
PakClub at Cazalys
31 DEC
New Years Eve Celebration
on the Esplanade
6 Aug
Genes For Jeans Day
6-10 Aug Cairns Regional Tennis
8 Aug 21 Aug
24-26 Sep Wallaby Creek Festival
Tropical Tree Day
World Breastfeeding Wk
Cairns Festival
21-27 Aug Childrens Book Week 22 Aug
Festival Parade &
Grand Opening
Chefs of the future master class
October 2010 1-8 Oct
PakClub at Cazalys
13 JAN
PakClub at Cazalys
25 APR
Anzac Day
14 JAN
Valentines Day
30 APR
Cairns Blues Festival
24 JAN
Pancake Day
27 JAN
Sunnies For Sight Day
TBC
Baby EXPO
March 2011
Loud Shirt Day
May 2011
20 MAY
Carnivale Parade
20 MAY
Career EXPO
26 MAY
Sorry Day
28 MAY
Biggest Morning Tea
June 2011 1-30 JUN Give Me 5 For Kids 4 JUN
Relay for Life
5 JUN
World Enviro Day
6 JUN
Kids Day
11 JUN
Festival of the Knob
12 JUN
PakClub at Cazalys
13 JUN
Queens B’day weekend
16 JUN
Eisteddford School Holidays
1 MAY
8th Annual Parrot Head
Show at Yorkeys Boat Club
24-25 JUN Kuranda Roots Festival
2 MAY
Labor Day Public Holiday
25 JUN
Red Nose Day
10-16 MAR International Womens Wk
7-8 MAY
Chillago Rodeo
26 JUN
PAKMAG Teddy Bear Picnic
22-31 OCT Go Troppo Arts Festival
13 MAR
PakClub at Cazalys
8 MAY
PakClub at Cazalys
26 JUN
Green Island Family Day
25 OCT
17 MAR
St Patricks Day
10 MAY
Mothers Day
26 JUN
Wine Awards
27 JUN
Garden Awards
14 OCT
Ride to Work Day
18-24 OCT National Water Week
31 OCT
yearly calendar
February 2011
15 MAY
24 JUN
Pink Ribbon Day
25-29 OCT Childrens Week
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December 2010 6 DEC
1- 7 Aug
April Fools Day
9-15 NOV National Recyclong Week PakClub at Cazalys
August 2010
1 APR 10 APR
14 NOV
NAIDOC Week
New Years Public Holiday PakClub at Cazalys
15-21 Sep National Blood Week
27 Jul
3 JAN
Million Paws Walk
20-30 MAY Port Douglas Carnivale
9 JAN
Melbourne Cup Day
21-23 Jul Cairns Show National Premmie Day
April 2011
January 2011
15 MAY
National Bandana Day
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Cazalys
Live Music Sundays, BBQ and free
PakClub Cazalys: 2nd Sunday of the
PHONE: 4052 6780
jumping castle for the kids
month, lots of games and activities for
Happy Hour: every Mon to Fri
the whole family 5-7pm
4.30pm-6.30pm
Brother’s Leagues Club Kid Club: Open 6pm-9.30pm 7 days
Juniors Kids Club: Every Sun 6pm, games, craft (FREE)
Kids Disco Party: every Sun 3.30-6pm
Bingo: every day (except Tue)
Live Music: Tues-Sunday
Live Music: Thu to Sat Trivia: Wed night
Cairns Indoor Sports PHONE: 4032 2844 Multi Sport Madness @ 1pm - 3pm everyday. Call for further info
Cairns Recreation Centre PHONE: 4053 5353
Esplanade PHONE: 4044 3715 Entertainment: Fri, Sat & Sun Markets: Sat 8am-4pm Fun Free Fitness: the program changes seasonally, so
Sarges Boot Camp: Mon, Wed & Fri
check out www.cairnsesplanade.com.
6am-7am
au for more details of when boxing,
Inline Hockey: 4.30pm ($9) Mon, Wed
mum and bubs fitness, Zumba, kids
Teen Skate: Friday night 7pm
fitness, and more are on
Under Age Night Club: 2nd & 4th Sat of the month
Live Music: Fri night Sunday: bean bags & games 11am
Playgroup QLD PHONE: 1800 171 883
Go Bowling Cairns
Red Beret Kids Club Sunday: 11.30am-4pm art, craft, face painting Sunday buffet breakfast: from 8.30am Kids Eat Free: Sun with paying adult Believe it or not trivia: Mon 7pm
Sam Powers Starring Sam Powers at Velvet underground Every Mon through to Sat @ 7.30pm
Sands Support Group
Kick Boxing: Tue & Thu @ 6pm
Specials on all month for adults, kids,
Roller derby: 4-6pm Sun, 6-8pm Tue
birthdays and groups!
PHONE: 4098 3089 or 4033 7917
PHONE: 4053 3497
Meeting on the second Friday of each
Skating: for info check out www.cairnsrecreationcentre.com.au
Cairns PCYC
beaches & swimming
Family Night: Tuesday 6-8pm
DETAILS: Mon-Fri for 0-5 year olds
Retro Skate: 1st & 3rd Sat of month
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Mondo’s
DETAILS: Super Special Sunday Sessions - 3pm until late ($13.95 p/p for 3 games)
month 10am-2pm at the Marlin Coast Neighborhood Centre in Smithfield (45 Cumberland Ave). If you would
PHONE: 4053 1532
like more info call Nerissa on 4098
MON to THU - Kindy Kidz Gym @ 9am-
3089 or Kelly on 4033 7917. The 24/7
10am. Cost is $7. Call for info
phone listeners line is 1800 228 655.
regular weekly events
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regular markets
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For more information go to: pakmag.com.au Atherton Markets
Mareeba Markets
Port Douglas Markets
First Saturday of each month from 7am
Second Saturday of each month at
Every Sunday from 8.30am-2pm at
at Platypus Park
Centenary Park, Byrnes Street
Anzac Park in Port Douglas
Babinda Markets
Mission Beach Markets
Rusty’s Markets
First Saturday of each month, except
First & third Sunday of each month
All day Friday, until 2pm Saturday &
January, from 8am, Munro Street
6.30am-12pm, opposite Hideaway
Sunday, Grafton Street
Cooktown Markets
Monster Markets
Speewah Markets
Every Saturday from 8am - noon at
Last Sunday of each month 8am-2pm,
Every Sunday 8am-2pm Carpark of the
Lions Park
April-Nov at Marcs Park
Speewah Tavern, Speewah Road
Esplanade Markets
Mossman Markets
Swap Meet
Every Saturday from 8am-4pm at the
Every Saturday from 7am-12pm under
Every Sun from April-September,
Esplanade near the Lagoon
the raintrees at Mossman
Highway 3, Rodeo Drive In, Mareeba
Gordonvale Markets
Mt Sheridan Markets
Tanks Markets
First Saturday of each month from
Second Saturday of every month at Mt
Last Sunday of each month from 9am-
8am-12pm at Norman Park
Sheridan Shopping Plaza
1pm, Collins Avenue, Edge Hill
Innisfail Markets
Night Markets
Tolga Markets
Third Sunday of each month at
Daily from 4.30pm-11pm, entry from
First Sunday of each month at Morrow
Anzac Memorial Park
Espanade or Abbott Street
Park Race Course
Kuranda Markets
Nth Beaches Markets
Tully Markets
Every Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun 9am-3pm
Thirrd Sunday of each month from
Every second & fourth Saturday of
in Therwine Street
9am-3pm, Smithfield Shopping Centre
each month at Tully Showgrounds
Malanda Markets
Pier Farmgate Market
Yungaburra Markets
Third Saturday of each month from
7.30am-2pm every Saturday at the Pier
6am-12pm at Jack May Park
Fourth Saturday of each month
Shopping Centre
7.30am-12.30pm in the Main Street
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