Cairns Esplanade Lagoon – Cairns Aquarium loop from Bentley Park

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Cairns Esplanade Lagoon – Cairns Aquarium loop from Bentley Park

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Cairns Esplanade Lagoon – Cairns Aquarium loop from Bentley Park

03:28

57.9km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.3 km for 62 m

After 13.4 km for 95 m

After 13.9 km for 82 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.0 km

Hemingway's Brewery Cairns

Highlight • Pub

Hemingway's Brewery is one of the more impressive drinking spaces that you'll find in the North (and possibly even Australia). The beer is of a high standard too.

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12.7 km

Coral Sea Brewing

Highlight • Pub

What a find!

A tiny, hole in the wall bar that is well hidden up an alleyway.

Coral Sea make some fantastic beers and the atmosphere is always brilliant.

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13.3 km

Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

Highlight • Rest Area

The Lagoon is a saltwater swimming pool where you can swim safely year-round, protected from jellyfish and crocodiles. Entry is free, and there are restrooms and showers available.

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13.5 km

RH Night Markets

Highlight • Restaurant

As opposed to Rusty's Markets, which sell fresh produce, the Night Markets sell prepared food-to-go.

Thai, Chinese, Indian, Vietnamese etc etc etc.... This is a great spot for a cheap belly-full!

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13.9 km

M & Z Special Commando Units Memorial

Highlight • Monument

This monument honours the Z Special Unit, or Z Force, an Allied special operations group formed during World War II. It recognises the brave men who trained in Cairns and …

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14.3 km

Cairns Aquarium

Highlight • Structure

One of Cairns' main tourist spots that allows you to see the reef without actually going out to it!

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18.3 km

Cairns Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

The Cairns Botanic Gardens is a tropical paradise and an education centre on Australia's flora and horticulture. The gardens are free to visit and open every day from 7:30 am …

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25.3 km

Glenoma Park

Highlight • Natural

Glenoma Park is a small parkland area set along Freshwater Creek. The space features open grass with the creek forming a natural edge, along with a simple walking path running …

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