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"Your reporter Jano Gibson refers to traffic being impeded on Bondi Road when the clearway restrictions are lifted so shoppers can park in the outer lane," writes John Roberts, of Toronto ("Quicker to walk to Bondi Beach", Herald, Tuesday). "I have always referred to the centre line lane as the..read more

The Other Palmie

It's the Palm Beach of Far North Queensland, just a bit more humid. PALM COVE

Relaxing Haven

* CITY life getting on your nerves? Qantas has a collection of getaways designed to get you back to nature. You could lose yourself for five nights in rainforest at Kewarra Beach Resort in northern Queensland. The fresh-water estuary nearby is a haven for native birds and tropical fish. The..read more

A Resort Of Crocs And Rainforest

MENTION resort and most of us automatically think of pools, palm trees, a golden beach and the bright blue cocktail of the day. How refreshing to find a resort with a commitment to cultural heritage and surrounding ecology. Such a place is Kewarra Beach Resort,..read more
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Summary

Kewarra Beach is located in Cairns, Northeast Queensland, around 2400km from Sydney and 1700km from the state capital, Brisbane. It is part of the Local Government Area of Cairns City COuncil and has the postcode 4879. It is one of the many coastal towns in the area and is known for its calm, family-friendly atmosphere.

Surroundings

Kewarra is one of the Northern Beaches, a group of beach communities in northern Queensland. The areas closest to Kewarra include Ellis Beach, Clifton Beach, Trinity Park, Trinity Beach, and Palm Cove.

Name derivation and history

The Cairns area was discovered by Captain James Cook in 1770, but it was only a hundred years later that its potential as a port was exploited. In 1876, a gold reserve was found west of the region, which demanded a port area to be built. Kewarra Beach, along with the Northern Beaches, developed as the port was transformed into a modern tourist spot.   read more

Geography

Kewarra is on the eastern coast, facing the Pacific Ocean. Like most of northern Queensland, it is prone to tropical cyclones, the most recent of which was Cyclone Larry which struck in 2006.

Attractions

Kewarra Beach offers excellent views of the Pacific and Palm Cove, as well as the Double Islands a short distance away. The Kuranda Skyrail, which takes you over Australia's World Heritage rainforest, was recently voted the Best Major Tourist Attraction in Australia.

Transport

Cairns is a main transport hub in Northern Queensland, with the Bruce Highway directly linking it to Brisbane. The Cairns International Airport is just beside the Northern Beaches and serves daily flights from most major cities. The North Coast Railway Line also connects to Brisbane.

Recreation

Kewarra Beach is a popular site for water sports such as sailing, snorkeling, diving, windsurfing, and jetskiing. Hiking and bushwalking are offered at the many national parks. Kewarra is also home to the Paradise Palms Golf Course, a world-famous facility.

Alternative places

Visitors to Kewarra often make side trips to see the rest of the Northern Beaches. Trinity Beach, Clifton Beach, and Palm Cove are some of the most attractive.