Gelocchio(Cairns City)

Gelocchio is a long-running gelato and sorbet shop on the Cairns Esplanade, known for fresh fruit sorbets made with Tablelands produce. Its outdoor footpath tables sit right on the waterfront boardwalk, so it is an easy, dog-friendly stop on an Esplanade walk.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor footpath seating facing the Esplanade, with only service animals inside. The tables open straight onto the pedestrian boardwalk, so it is simple to pull up in the shade with a dog beside you. Bring your own water bowl, since this is a grab-a-cone stop rather than a full-service cafe.

Good to know. The draw is the fruit sorbets, often using local Cairns and Tablelands fruit like dragon fruit, alongside richer gelato flavours. The waterfront position makes it a natural pause-and-cool-down on a hot day out with the dog.

Getting there and parking. Find it at 9/93 The Esplanade. Paid street parking runs along the Esplanade and surrounding streets, and it is within walking distance of most central accommodation and the marina.

Nearby with the dogs. The Esplanade boardwalk runs directly out front, a long flat path ideal for an on-lead walk. The Marlin Marina is a short stroll away. Dogs are not allowed in the sandy lagoon swimming area, but the surrounding paths are fine.

When to go. Late afternoon or early evening, once the worst of the heat has passed, for a cone and a boardwalk stroll. Good for any dog happy walking a busy public path.

Sources

• Gelocchio, Cairns · m.yelp.com
• Gelocchio Gelato and Ice Cream Parlour · facebook.com

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