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Red Arrow Circuit Lookout – Red Arrow Circuit loop from Edge Hill

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Australia
Queensland

Red Arrow Circuit Lookout – Red Arrow Circuit loop from Edge Hill

Easy

4.6

(5)

86

hikers

Red Arrow Circuit Lookout – Red Arrow Circuit loop from Edge Hill

01:35

5.20km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

132 m

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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864 m

Red Arrow Circuit Lookout

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The Red Arrow Circuit Lookout has views over Cairns, the airport, the coastline, and surrounding mountains. It’s a popular spot for sunrise and sunset since it's so close to the parking area. The approach is steep but worthwhile.

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3

1.13 km

Red Arrow Circuit

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The Red Arrow Circuit climbs through bamboo-filled rainforest with paved trails and over 250 stairs, it's a great workout with rewarding views along the way. To extend this workout, add …

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4

1.89 km

Just a few steps off the Blue Arrow Circuit, this lookout point has a covered observation area and signage explaining local wildlife and fauna. There are great views of the Coral Sea and of the airport.

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5

2.06 km

great view! You can see the airplanes and the seaside

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B

5.20 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.51 km

1.60 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.01 km

1.50 km

1.46 km

146 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (120 m)

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Friday 29 May

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