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Cairns Aquarium – Cairns Esplanade Lagoon loop from Freshwater

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Queensland

Cairns Aquarium – Cairns Esplanade Lagoon loop from Freshwater

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Cairns Aquarium – Cairns Esplanade Lagoon loop from Freshwater

03:59

67.8km

220m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.69 km for 178 m

After 9.98 km for 56 m

After 10.5 km for 193 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.93 km

Cock & Bull

Highlight • Pub

Legendary Aussie Pub.

Full of character and worth a stop for a big pub feed.

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9.13 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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9.78 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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10.0 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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10.6 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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17.6 km

Narrow Tracks Distilling

Highlight • Pub

Wonderful small-batch distiller.

Owned and run by a super friendly couple, make sure you try the Apple Pie Moonshine!

Limited opening times:
Wed: 10-5
Thu: 10-5
Fri: 12 -5
Sat: 12 - 5

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57.2 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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58.1 km

Rusty's Markets

Highlight • Structure

Fruit, Veg, Meat etc...

Fantastic market that can offer you some great deals to stock up your panniers before venturing further!

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67.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.8 km

10.6 km

7.11 km

6.20 km

1.02 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.7 km

29.9 km

163 m

151 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 29 May

27°C

13°C

0 %

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Cock & Bull

Cairns Aquarium

RH Night Markets

Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

M & Z Special Commando Units Memorial

Narrow Tracks Distilling

Coral Sea Brewing

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