Our Guide To Imo's Home Town in Tropical North Queensland
Imo grew up in Cairns and we’ve lost count the amount of times we’ve travelled back to visit friends and family. Far North Queensland is filled with beautiful places to explore and is a perfect holiday destination for nature lovers.
The Northern Beaches
Trinity Beach is where Imo’s family home is, it’s a beautiful stretch that is lined with palm trees, overlooking the ocean and across to Double Island. It’s about 25 minutes from Cairns city centre and is filled with lots of amazing restaurants and accomodation options - including our favourite, Vue Apartments.
10 minutes north is Palm Cove, another great spot filled with beachfront restaurants and luxury resorts.
Places to eat
Trinity Beach - Lunico | Blue Moon
Palm Cove - Vivo | Choc Dees | Espresso Cafe
Freshwater Swimming
Cairns and surrounding areas are home to some of the most breathtaking freshwater swimming holes and provide the perfect cool-off on hot summer days.
PLACES TO SWIM
Babinda Boulders | Emerald Creek Falls | Josephine Falls | Mossman Gorge | Crystal Cascades | Stoney Creek
Ocean Swimming
If visiting Far North Queensland you can’t pass up on the opportunity to travel out to The Great Barrier Reef. For snorkelling and diving it’s best to travel to the outer reef. If you’re just looking for some fun in the sun and crystal clear water one of the islands or cays are a great place to spend the day.
Pictured - Fitzroy Island - 40 minute boat ride from Cairns Marina
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HEY! WE’RE AL + IMO
We’re a husband and wife duo, building our dream life one DIY project at a time. We are proudly self-taught, furniture-makers, business owners, designers and stylists.
DIY RUNS IN OUR DNA
We firmly believe what you learn should be shared which is why we created our Journal. A place where you can learn new skills and be inspired by other creatives.
Al + Imo Handmade “Good Design . Good People” Tea Towel. Featuring print by local artist Sophie Brain.
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Imogen Gilchrist is a creative director, Squarespace website designer and social media strategist who loves good design & good people.