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Cairns Esplanade Bike Path – Clifton Beach loop from Smithfield

Road cycling routes

Cairns Esplanade Bike Path – Clifton Beach loop from Smithfield

Moderate

81

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Cairns Esplanade Bike Path – Clifton Beach loop from Smithfield

02:10

52.3km

70m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 16.0 km for 82 m

After 18.3 km for 180 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

14.3 km

Cairns Esplanade Bike Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Beautiful riverside cycle path.

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2

16.1 km

M & Z Special Commando Units Memorial

Highlight • Monument

This monument honours the Z Special Unit, or Z Force, an Allied special operations group formed during World War II. It recognises the brave men who trained in Cairns and …

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3

20.3 km

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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4

41.0 km

Clifton Beach

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful beach and a promenade that is not crowded.

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5

42.3 km

Jungle Trail

Highlight • Trail

Good bike path through a small section of jungle. However, the entrance can be easily overlooked.

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42.9 km

Sweet Creek

Lake

B

52.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.8 km

5.55 km

5.01 km

1.55 km

410 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.6 km

8.64 km

< 100 m

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Saturday 25 July

23°C

14°C

43 %

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