Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) in Cairns

"A serene and sprawling public space close to the waterfront, Esplanade Park is great for picnics, sunbathing, or a spin on the giant Skyview (Ferris) wheel. There are playgrounds for the kids, majestic Norfolk pines, and it’s close enough to the city that it makes a nice respite from the workday, with local workers and tourists alike enjoying a quiet moment in the park before returning to the real world."

"Would you believe this small planting trees initiative taken by Fremantle government in 1908 turned out to be a scenic park?. Yes, Esplanade Park’s first plant was planted in 1908. Right now the park has more the 100 mature Norfolk Island Pines."

"To watch the sunset you have the choice of driving a little further up the road from the carpark and watching from your car, however it is definitely worth it to take the 5 minute walk, sit on the platform next to the falls and bath in the golden light. This is always a stunning location to relax, with the waterfall beside you, the city in front of you and the hills surrounding you. While you’re there make sure you check out the many great hiking trails available as well!"

"At Lesmurdie Falls National Park not only will you discover stunning views over the Swan Coastal Plain from the lookout platforms, in Spring you will be able to enjoy flowing falls and blooming wildflowers. Also, be sure to pack a picnic to truly make a day of it."

"Serpentine Falls makes for a beautiful swimming spot just under an hours’ drive south of Perth. The falls are only a short walk from the car park in Serpentine National Park. You can often see Western Grey Kangaroos in the picnic area and stunning wildflowers during spring."

"Who would have thought 9 shipping containers could become a hit on Instagram?. Well, they can and they have, thanks to local Fremantle artist Marcus Canning. In his artwork (which was commissioned by the City of Fremantle) these nine containers are custom-designed in eye-catching colours and formed into a striking rainbow structure."

"The Newhaven Estate Robot Park in Piara Waters is unlike any of the parks that are found in Perth. Catering for kids of all ages, it has an industrial robot theme throughout, with a mixture of sand and water-related featured. Its key feature is the brightly coloured giant robot’s head where kids can climb through it and go down the slide that’s hidden in the middle."

"For a big day out a little further out of Perth, Cohunu Koala Park down in Byford is a great chance to get your kids acquainted with some native Australian wildlife. There are parrots, emus, kangaroos, owls, deer and of course, koalas. There’s even some replica dinosaurs (we’re sensing a bit of a Jurassic theme on this list) and a kids train to choo choo around on."

"The quirky and rustic eatery at South Fremantle serves handcrafted and homemade dishes for breakfast and lunch. Their menu, including artisan soda loaves to decadent chai chocolate pancakes and mouth-watering Mexican corn croquettes, bursts with wholesome goodness. Taking the gluten-free, dairy-free preferences of its clients into consideration, it serves extraordinary food."

"Catch the free CAT bus to South Fremantle for this top breakfast spot. Join the locals grabbing takeaway coffee or beavering away on their laptops, and start the day with macadamia-and-dukkah porridge, or pop in... Bakery in Scarborough to Cottesloe"

"It says a lot about the café’s style that they commissioned a local street artist to paint a giant, multicolor zebra mural on an external wall...Read More"

"With local art hanging on the walls and vintage décor filling the space, this Holland St eatery — as the name suggests — is one of Fremantle’s coolest cafés. Expect generous, arty, colourful plates of food to come out of the kitchen for brunch — cream-covered lemon meringue pie, French toast topped with a radiant berry compote, and golden goat’s cheese, caramelised onion and sweet potato tarts are some of the specialties."

"Slightly further afield towards East Freo lies the Cool Room. At the crossroads of two suburban streets, next to vintage store Old Values, it’s hard not to feel pretty charmed by the mish-mash of retro Formica tables, plants and brightly coloured umbrellas. It’s as unpretentious as they come, yet out of their tiny kitchen they manage to serve up coffee and food that can rival Perth’s best."

"This slightly grungy looking café’s minuscule kitchen is a shock when elaborate, artfully arranged meals emerge from it. The inventive menu that includes all-day breakfast lavishly uses fresh herbs and pickled veggies. Great coffee is made from the beans of local roasters Darkstar."

"Serpentine Falls makes for a beautiful swimming spot just under an hours’ drive south of Perth. The falls are only a short walk from the car park in Serpentine National Park. You can often see Western Grey Kangaroos in the picnic area and stunning wildflowers during spring."

"Bibra Lake Lunch Bar is the pride and joy of the south – serving up incredible Vietnamese style dishes that are so cheap it’s criminal. Quite possibly the best banh mi in Perth, but we’ll let you be the judge…. 1/40 Port Pirie St, Bibra Lake"