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Cairns Aquarium – Cairns Esplanade Lagoon loop from Whitfield

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Queensland

Cairns Aquarium – Cairns Esplanade Lagoon loop from Whitfield

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Cairns Aquarium – Cairns Esplanade Lagoon loop from Whitfield

00:56

15.3km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.75 km for 62 m

After 8.90 km for 95 m

After 9.33 km for 82 m

After 13.0 km for 230 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.72 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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6.75 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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8.06 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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8.78 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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8.95 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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9.38 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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13.7 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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15.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.93 km

3.22 km

1.58 km

1.13 km

192 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

3.49 km

402 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Saturday 11 July

24°C

17°C

30 %

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Cairns Aquarium

Coral Sea Brewing

Hemingway's Brewery Cairns

Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

RH Night Markets

M & Z Special Commando Units Memorial

Cairns Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre

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