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Jum Rum Place, Kuranda QLD
Kuranda, home to the Indigenous Djabugay people is tucked away within an ancient Rainforest. Jum Rum Place is located only 1.6km from the Kuranda village, North Queensland backing onto Jum Rum Creek Conservation Park where there are numerous species of birds, Striped possums, Suger Gliders, Pademelons with abundance of butterflies including the Ulysses and Cairns Bird Wing. The beautiful Jum Rum Creek Walking Track is close by which takes you into the Kuranda Village, only a 15 minute walk.

SPIRE - Palm Cove Luxury
SPIRE is a stylish, modern, architectural retreat perfectly positioned in Ocean’s Edge beachside estate, Palm Cove. Immerse yourself in peace and comfort with natural light and cool breezes flooding every room of this property. Take a dip in the crystal-clear mineral pool or unwind in the private alfresco courtyard surrounded by lush manicured gardens. Only a short stroll through the rainforest enveloped boardwalk will reveal the vibrant Palm Cove Beach esplanade right on your doorstep.

Modernistic 2bedroom house close to city, airport.
A modern and fully furnished two-bedroom space with a hall, kitchenette, and a private patio. This section is completely separate from the main house, ensuring full privacy. The property is monitored by security cameras for your safety. Conveniently located, it’s just 150 meters from Piccones Shopping Centre, with a 24-hour McDonald's, Domino’s, and various restaurants nearby, and the airport and city center are just a 7-minute drive.Feel at home and enjoy a comfortable, hassle-free stay!

p a l m h o u s e • luxury beachside getaway
Palmhouse offers guests a relaxed coastal abode perfectly located to experience the wonders of the Far North Queensland coast. With calm, natural spaces, families and friends can share their holiday in comfort and relaxed luxury while soaking in the ambience of the tropics. Take a short stroll to the Palm Cove beachfront to soak in sun drenched days and award-winning restaurants and spas. Or enjoy slow mornings relaxing by your heated mineral pool, the experience is yours to choose.

NO:37: BOUTIQUE QUEENSLANDER : LUXE RESORT POOL
Step into timeless elegance at No. 37, a beautifully restored Queenslander cottage that sleeps 8. Relax by the resort-style pool, unwind on the private deck surrounded by lush tropical gardens. Fully air-conditioned for your comfort, this peaceful retreat offers modern luxury with old-world charm. Located in Cairns’ convenient city-fringe, you’re just moments from top dining, shopping, the esplanade and local attractions. Perfect for those seeking both tranquility and convenience.

Cute Cairns Cottage
One of the most popular, our lovely home is in a quiet residential street close to the city. You will love the comfortable beds, air-conditioning, modern kitchen, toys, board games and unlimited free wifi. It is a 15 min walk, 2-minute drive, to Cairns' largest shopping centre. We suggest hiring a car due to Cairns' beautiful tropical conditions and the many things to see and do. The house is suited to families, couples, solo travellers, business travellers small pets welcome.

Bombora Lodge - Beautiful Queenslander With Pool
Beautifully restored high set Queenslander with large pool and lush tropical garden just a stone’s throw from exclusive Edge Hill village. This traditional Queenslander is perfect for families, offering everything you need to relax in your own tropical oasis. The quiet, leafy suburb has fabulous eateries, shops, Cairns Botanic Gardens and walking tracks all a short stroll away. Only 10 minutes drive to Cairns CBD and airport. Your perfect base to explore Far North Queensland.

5 Star Luxury Home with Stunning Pool ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Resort living at it's finest in this fully air conditioned large private home with stunning views of the Coral Sea, wonderful large spaces and an absolutely stunning pool. Make the most of your holiday period. This property allows checkin as early as 8am on your day of arrival. Checkout time is 11am but in most cases it can be extended at no cost to 6pm. Please message host should you wish to confirm availability of late check out prior to booking.

* Our Home Is Your Home *
Across one single level, the pure freshness of this brand new designer home is shown in the internal layout and quality. This home was created to feel like your very own private resort, with beautiful outdoor and indoor living spaces and your very own private pool! More than enough room for the whole family to enjoy cooking in the custom kitchen, swimming in the large pool or enjoying a wine while the sausages sizzle on the outdoor WebberQ.

Bamboo Villa - Luxury Pet Friendly Villa
Our stunning, relaxing and modern tropical Bamboo Villa is perfect for your next Cairns’ stay. Across the road from the Botanical Gardens, walking distance to restaurants, coffee shops and convenience stores. 5 minutes from the airport and the city Centre. Our place has every convenience you need for your home away from home. Feel free to bring your beloved pets with a fenced front area and secure backyard

Kev's Classic Queenslander / Cairns Central
Classic Queenslander with inner city character. Fully furnished with 2 queens and 2 Single beds. 100m walk from Cairns Central Train station. Walking distance to city, harbour, restaurants and shops. Fully equipped kitchen. Tropical garden containing cactus and succulents.Kevin lives downstairs in a seperate unit. Laundry is downstairs and shared with Kevin but is available and accessible at all times

Portsea @ Kewarra Beach
PLEASE READ OUR NEWLY INTRODUCED FLEXIBLE BOOKINGS FEATURE, in the next section nice homey space with all the mod cons, comfortable and a great place to relax. 2 minute drive to Kewarra Beach or walk the trail. A quick trip to local stores in a quiet neighbourhood. Great place to start your adventure or relax and just feed the wallabies
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| Avg. price | $284 NZD | $238 NZD | $235 NZD | $281 NZD | $245 NZD | $289 NZD | $361 NZD | $293 NZD | $284 NZD | $256 NZD | $251 NZD | $348 NZD |
| Avg. temp | 28°C | 28°C | 27°C | 26°C | 24°C | 23°C | 22°C | 22°C | 24°C | 25°C | 27°C | 28°C |
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690 of Cairns holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

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Cairns stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!

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