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Cairns Esplanade Morning

Start your Cairns day with a quiet stroll along the Esplanade before the crowds arrive, grabbing fresh coffee and a late breakfast before exploring the markets.

Best time: noneAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 07:30

    Tattooed Sailor Coffee Roasters

    Grab a coffee at Tattooed Sailor Coffee Roasters. It opens at 07:00, so you will be among the first customers. The atmosphere is calm and the organic coffee is strong.

  2. 08:15

    Waffle On

    Walk nine minutes to Waffle On for a brunch of sweet or savory waffles. It is a family-owned spot that is open from 07:30 to 13:00 on Tuesdays through Sundays. It is a relaxed place to sit and digest your coffee.

  3. 09:00

    Little Barlow Park

    Take a short 17-minute walk to Little Barlow Park. This is a quiet green space off the main Esplanade strip. It is a good spot to stretch your legs and enjoy the morning air away from the busier tourist traps.

Local tip

The Esplanade can get hot and busy later in the day. Starting early at Tattooed Sailor and Waffle On ensures you get a seat and a cooler experience. Check the route if you need to return to your starting point after Little Barlow Park.

Check before you go

  • Tattooed Sailor Coffee Roasters opens at 07:00 daily.
  • Waffle On is closed on Mondays. It is open Tuesday to Sunday from 07:30 to 13:00.
  • Little Barlow Park is a public park and is accessible during daylight hours.

Worth knowing

  • Waffle On is open at 08:15 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Cairns (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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