What to do with 5 Hours in Cairns (Status Run)

[justinbrett]

Today I'm doing a status run to Cairns from Brisbane, just flying return with
a flexisaver fare ($630 return = 60 points). Normally this wouldn't be a wise status run but I've got a day left of my double SC offer, so will get 120 points. I might have got better value flying elsewhere but I wanted to go to Cairns and have a few coughtails on the esplanade on the last day of 2012. I've upgraded to J on the return leg so can get some predrinks in before going to a party in the valley direct from the airport.

Since I have 5 hours in Cairns, anyone have any must-dos? My only plan at this stage is lunch and a few drinks by the water.

Also, what toiletries do you get in the QP showers these days? It's been a few years since I used the domestic ones.

 

[Limewood]

Re: Cairns Satus Run

You could hire a car for 4 hours take a drive out to the beautiful beaches (20 mins. or so)or even Port Douglas (1 hour each way), I'll be at Sebel Reef House (at PD) mid afternoon sipping drinks .

If not driving walk along esplanade out to the Pier, have a drink at the bars there (Pier pub is good), if lunch try Mondo's right on waterfront next to Hilton (reasonably priced too).

Its raining today so pack a small umbrella.

QFF lounge is rather nice too in CNS.

 

[justinbrett]

Re: Cairns Satus Run

Thanks. I lived in Darwin a few years ago and frequently flew BNE-CNS-DRW so I know the CNS QP well. Did some intl trips ex CNS as well. Never left the airport though!

I don't really want to drive today, the point was to see CNS itself, I've spent a lot of time in FNQ and the NT just not CNS.

I was actually planning on the Pier pub, so thanks for confirming that. I've been told CNS is a lot like DRW so I should feel right at home.

BTW, never used an umbrella in DRW (even in monsoon) so don't plan to start today. Thanks for the advice though!

 

[samh004]

Re: Cairns Satus Run

What status will you get with the SC-run?

 

[justinbrett]

Re: Cairns Satus Run

Maintain gold. I've been gold for about 7 years, but would have been about 100 points short this year. I have until Apr 1, so wasn't in a rush. Just making the most of the double sc offer.

 

[RWJ777]

Re: Cairns Satus Run

If you still have the time to do so, grab a transport to Palm Cove and have lunch at Vivo overlooking the water. The crab linguine is tres excellent and Palm Cove is such a pretty spot. Enough time to walk across the road and dabble your feet in the crystal water.

 

[Simo]

Re: Cairns Satus Run

If you still have the time to do so, grab a transport to Palm Cove and have lunch at Vivo overlooking the water. The crab linguine is tres excellent and Palm Cove is such a pretty spot. Enough time to walk across the road and dabble your feet in the crystal water.

Palm Cove is great.

 

[puppysparkes]

Cheers OP I had 4 hours to kill this Friday and now I have a plan!

 

[tomo69]

Re: Cairns Satus Run

If you still have the time to do so, grab a transport to Palm Cove and have lunch at Vivo overlooking the water. The crab linguine is tres excellent and Palm Cove is such a pretty spot. Enough time to walk across the road and dabble your feet in the crystal water.

I second this.