THE ONE HOTEL
In a time of economic hardship and a tourism downturn, luxury hotel brand Crystalbrook has opened three major properties in Cairns in the last 18 months, completely changing the accommodation landscape. The newest of those is Flynn, Crystalbrook's "fun and energetic" hotel, a smart, modern space with rooms overlooking the ocean, and plenty of on-site drinking and dining. See crystalbrookcollection.com
THE ONE BAR
Cairns is a city that has outdoor, rooftop socialising written all over it. The weather is warm and the twilights are long – why not spend an evening catching some breeze and enjoying the view? Oak & Vine is a rooftop bar and restaurant above the newly refurbished Oaks Hotel, a pleasant venue that makes the most of its views over ocean and esplanade via glass barriers and an open roof. The perfect place for a pre-dinner drink. See oakshotels.com