Driftwood Guidebook
Swimming (Stinger Enclosure in Season)
Some of the best Beaches close by, for Swimming:
Beautiful Swimming Beach with Stinger Net Enclosure during Stinger Season.
Immaculate undercover Beachfront Barbecue Area with Promenade Path winding along the Beachfront through picturesque Gardens. Only 7 minute stroll from Driftwood Studio.
Kewarra Beach
Beautiful Swimming Beach with Stinger Net Enclosure during Stinger Season.
Immaculate undercover Beachfront Barbecue Area with Promenade Path winding along the Beachfront through picturesque Gardens. Only 7 minute stroll from Driftwood Studio.
Beautiful Patrolled Swimming Beach with Beachfront Cafes & Taverns.
Next Suburb south of Kewarra Beach.
63 locals recommend
Trinity Beach
Beautiful Patrolled Swimming Beach with Beachfront Cafes & Taverns.
Next Suburb south of Kewarra Beach.
Another Must See!
Patrolled Beach for Swimming and FREE WIFI on the Beach and Restaurants at Palm Cove. Only 6 minutes away by Bus or Car.
61 locals recommend
Palm Cove Beach
111 Williams EsplanadeAnother Must See!
Patrolled Beach for Swimming and FREE WIFI on the Beach and Restaurants at Palm Cove. Only 6 minutes away by Bus or Car.
A 'must see' during your stay! Absolutely beautiful spot to visit! Beautiful Beach and great spot for Swimming with Lifeguard Swimming area. Ellis Beach BarNGrill across Rd for a meal too..
Only 15 mins drive away!
29 locals recommend
Ellis Beach
Captain Cook HwyA 'must see' during your stay! Absolutely beautiful spot to visit! Beautiful Beach and great spot for Swimming with Lifeguard Swimming area. Ellis Beach BarNGrill across Rd for a meal too..
Only 15 mins drive away!
Beautiful for Swimming. Only a 12 minute drive away at The Rocks Reserve, Rocks Rd, Redlynch. (Ssshh! Our Secret!)
The Rocks Swimming Hole
19 Sascha ClBeautiful for Swimming. Only a 12 minute drive away at The Rocks Reserve, Rocks Rd, Redlynch. (Ssshh! Our Secret!)
Sightseeing
So much to see and do!
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
Captain Cook HighwayA great day out. The Crocodile Show is fantastic!
A great day out! Make sure you book the Green Island Cruise with use of the Island Pool if Stinger Season. A Must Do!
15 locals recommend
Great Adventures - Cairns, Great Barrier Reef & Green Island Cruises
1 Spence StA great day out! Make sure you book the Green Island Cruise with use of the Island Pool if Stinger Season. A Must Do!
I highly recommend the journey up to Kuranda on the historic Scenic Rail, (to follow) and back on this Skyrail...or vice versa.
284 locals recommend
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
6 Skyrail DrI highly recommend the journey up to Kuranda on the historic Scenic Rail, (to follow) and back on this Skyrail...or vice versa.
An absolute must see! Huge Gardens with many Walks through Rainforest on both sides. Two Cafes there also.
235 locals recommend
Cairns Botanic Gardens
78-96 Collins AveAn absolute must see! Huge Gardens with many Walks through Rainforest on both sides. Two Cafes there also.
I highly recommend a trip up to Kuranda on this unique, historic Rail Journey, with jaw-dropping views over Barron Falls. (For the journey back you can take the SkyRail with ut's equally jaw-dropping views over the Rainforest.)
32 locals recommend
Kuranda Scenic Railway
I highly recommend a trip up to Kuranda on this unique, historic Rail Journey, with jaw-dropping views over Barron Falls. (For the journey back you can take the SkyRail with ut's equally jaw-dropping views over the Rainforest.)
Food Scene
Excellent Dining outdoors on Balcony, overlooking Trinity Beach. Great Weekly Specials! Only 7 minute drive or 10 minute Bus Trip from Driftwood Studio.
63 locals recommend
Trinity Beach Tavern
Vasey EsplanadeExcellent Dining outdoors on Balcony, overlooking Trinity Beach. Great Weekly Specials! Only 7 minute drive or 10 minute Bus Trip from Driftwood Studio.
THE most upmarket Restaurant in Cairns, on the most spectacular, absolute Beachfront, right on Palm Cove Beach.
We highly recommend Breakfasts, as not as pricey as Dinner.
Only 8 minutes drive from Driftwood Studio.
86 locals recommend
Nu Nu Restaurant
1 Veivers RdTHE most upmarket Restaurant in Cairns, on the most spectacular, absolute Beachfront, right on Palm Cove Beach.
We highly recommend Breakfasts, as not as pricey as Dinner.
Only 8 minutes drive from Driftwood Studio.
BEACH VIEWS with excellent Dining across Road from the Beach at Palm Cove, with well-priced Weekly Specials! (Tip: Book a Beachfront Table.)
32 locals recommend
The Surf Club Palm Cove
135 Williams EsplanadeBEACH VIEWS with excellent Dining across Road from the Beach at Palm Cove, with well-priced Weekly Specials! (Tip: Book a Beachfront Table.)
Excellent Dining outside on the Deck, with spectacular Sunsets overlooking Marina and Ocean!
(Tip- Get there before 6pm for a great table, or book.)
Only 15 minutes drive from Driftwood Chalet.
55 locals recommend
Yorkeys Knob Boating Club
29 Buckley StExcellent Dining outside on the Deck, with spectacular Sunsets overlooking Marina and Ocean!
(Tip- Get there before 6pm for a great table, or book.)
Only 15 minutes drive from Driftwood Chalet.
Excellent Food and very good prices. (Their Eggs Benedict is amazing!)
They have Live Music & $2 Oysters on Sunday from 1.00PM!
23 locals recommend
Ellis Beach Bar & Grill
LOT 13 Captain Cook HwyExcellent Food and very good prices. (Their Eggs Benedict is amazing!)
They have Live Music & $2 Oysters on Sunday from 1.00PM!
City advice
Getting around
CAR RENTAL.
We recommend a competitively priced Private Car Rental Business, at Trinity Beach. Please contact us for details.