Grove Street Pensioners' Cottages, Cairns

Name: Grove Street Pensioners' Cottages
Address: Cairns, Australia

#34 among attractions in Cairns

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Grove Street Pensioners' Cottages, Cairns

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Grove Street Pensioners' Cottages is a heritage-listed house at 28D Grove Street, Parramatta Park, Cairns, Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia. They were designed by the Cairns City Council and built from 1953 to 1958. They were added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 24 August 2017 amidst some controversy as their heritage listing would prevent the redevelopment of the site for affordable housing. ()

Coordinates: 16°54'56"S, 145°45'42"E

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Grove Street Pensioners' Cottages – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cairns Central, Cairns Aquarium, Cairns Regional Gallery, The Reef Hotel Casino.

0.9 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Cairns Central, Cairns
24 min walk • Cairns Central is the premier shopping destination in the tropical city of Cairns, Australia. As a bustling hub in the heart of the city, this shopping centre draws both locals and tourists with its extensive range of retail outlets, eateries, and entertainment options.
0.8 miE
Zoo
Cairns Aquarium, Cairns
21 min walk • Nestled in the tropical city of Cairns, Australia, the Cairns Aquarium is a vibrant gateway to the underwater wonders of the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest. This modern facility, designed to emulate the natural habitats of the region's marine...
1.1 miE
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Cairns Regional Gallery, Cairns
28 min walk • Cairns Regional Gallery is a vibrant hub of culture nestled in the heart of Cairns, Australia. This premier public gallery presents a diverse range of visual arts, showcasing both contemporary and traditional works, with a particular focus on the rich artistic heritage...
1.3 miSE
Hotel casino, Nightlife, Casino
The Reef Hotel Casino, Cairns
32 min walk • Nestled in the tropical city of Cairns, The Reef Hotel Casino emerges as a premier destination for both luxury accommodation and entertainment. This vibrant complex, located in the heart of the city, offers guests an exquisite blend of hospitality and gaming...
~770 ftE
Cemetery
McLeod Street Pioneer Cemetery, Cairns
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cairns, the McLeod Street Pioneer Cemetery stands as a silent guardian of the city's past. This historical burial ground, a tranquil repository of early settler history, is an integral piece of the region's heritage.
1.4 miSW
16°55'60"S • 145°45'11"E
DFO Cairns, Cairns
35 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.9 miSE
Neighbourhood
Cairns City, Cairns
24 min walk • Cairns City, nestled in the heart of Cairns, Australia, is a vibrant hub that epitomizes the relaxed tropical lifestyle while offering a plethora of attractions. This central business district, bordered by the Coral Sea, is the beating heart of the region, known for...
0.9 miE
Memorial
Cairns War Memorial, Cairns
23 min walk • Cairns War Memorial is a heritage-listed memorial at The Esplanade, Cairns City, Cairns, Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia. It was built in 1925. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992.
1 miSE
Museum
Cairns School of Arts, Cairns
25 min walk • Cairns School of Arts is a heritage-listed former school of arts and now the Cairns Museum at 93-105 Lake Street, Cairns City, Cairns, Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by Tunbridge, Tunbridge & Lynch and built from 1907 to 1941 by Hanson & Sons. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992.
0.7 miE
Church
St Monica's Old Cathedral, Cairns
18 min walk • St Monica's Old Cathedral is a heritage-listed former Roman Catholic cathedral at Minnie Street, Cairns City, Cairns, Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by Lawrence and Lordan and was built in 1927 by Michael Garvey. It is also known as St Monica's Cathedral and St Monica's Church & School.
0.9 miE
Library
Cairns City Council Chambers, Cairns
24 min walk • Cairns City Council Chambers is a heritage-listed former town hall and now council library at 151 Abbott Street, Cairns City, Cairns, Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by Hill & Taylor and built from 1929 to 1930 by Alex McKenzie. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 5 October 1998.

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Which popular attractions are close to Grove Street Pensioners' Cottages?

Nearby attractions include McLeod Street Pioneer Cemetery, Cairns (4 min walk), Bishop's House, Cairns (18 min walk), St Monica's Old Cathedral, Cairns (18 min walk), St Monica's War Memorial Cathedral, Cairns (20 min walk).