The Journal

Notes from the places we look after

Local guides, destination notes and news from our stays in Cairns, the Gold Coast and Sydney.

Hamptons Spa Villa in Edge Hill, Cairns, a short walk from the Cairns Botanic Gardens

Where to stay in Cairns for the Great Barrier Reef: why we love Edge Hill

Visiting Cairns for the Great Barrier Reef? Why leafy Edge Hill, about 8 minutes from the airport and opposite the Botanic Gardens, makes a calm base for reef days.

Nov 10, 2026 · 5 min read

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