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Bungalow Poolside Hideaway Guest Guide

Everything you need for check-in, parking, Wi-Fi, house rules, local essentials and our favourite Cairns restaurants, beaches, walks, tours and experiences.

📲 Tip: Add this guide to your home screen for quick access during your stay.

Property: Bungalow Poolside Hideaway — Unit 15, 201–203 Aumuller Street, Bungalow
GPS address: 6 O'Leary Street, Bungalow
Check-in: After 3:00pm
Check-out: By 10:00am
Wi-Fi: TP_Link_2984
Password:
Car park gate:
Key safe:

👋 Welcome from The Guest Man

Hi, welcome to Bungalow Poolside Hideaway!

Hi, and thanks for staying with us! We're The Guest Man, your local hosts for your stay at our poolside two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in Bungalow, just minutes from Cairns city.

This guide has everything you need: check-in steps, parking, Wi-Fi, house rules, local essentials, restaurants, Cairns tours and recommended experiences. If you need anything during your stay, just call or message us.

Quick Help

For urgent emergencies, call 000. For property questions, access issues, Wi-Fi, appliances or local recommendations, contact us directly.

  • Phone: 0447 979 674
  • Email: info@theguestman.com.au
  • Emergency: 000

🔑 Check-In & Arrival

🔒 Arrival codes

For security, the key safe, car park gate and Wi-Fi codes are hidden. Your passcode will be sent 2 days before check-in in your check-in message on your booking platform (Airbnb, Booking.com, etc.). Enter it here to show your codes.

📍 Property Location

Unit 15, 201–203 Aumuller Street, Bungalow QLD 4870. About 10 minutes' drive from Cairns city, the Esplanade and the airport.

For your GPS, use 6 O'Leary Street, Bungalow — the rear car park entrance. It's the easiest way in.

🎥 Arrival video & driving directions

🔒 The arrival video shows the key safe code, so it appears here once you enter your passcode above.

  1. From Cairns City, head along Mulgrave Road towards Bungalow.
  2. Turn left into Aumuller Street.
  3. At the first roundabout (Scott Street), do a U-turn.
  4. Take the 2nd left into O'Leary Street.
  5. Drive into the rear car park at 6 O'Leary Street.

🚗 Parking & Check-In Steps

  1. Enter the complex through the rear car park on O'Leary Street. Gate code:
  2. Park in Bay 15, your dedicated space, or in one of the visitor bays.
  3. Walk to ground floor Unit 15 — the closest unit to the rear car park.
  4. The key safe is on the wall to the right of the front door. Code:
  5. Inside are two keys: one opens the screen door, the other opens the glass door.

🗑️ Bins: on your left as soon as you drive into the rear car park on O'Leary Street.

At check-out, lock both doors and return both keys to the key safe. Any trouble getting in? Call us on 0447 979 674.

Front door of Unit 15 with the key safe on the wall to the right, next to the Ring doorbell
Unit 15's front door. The key safe is on the wall to the right of the door, next to the Ring doorbell.

📶 Wi-Fi

Connect to the network ending in 2984. If you see a 5G version, use it for faster speeds. The details are also on a label on the router.

  • Network: TP_Link_2984
  • Password:

✨ Optional Stay Upgrades

Helpful add-ons for arrival and departure. Availability depends on the cleaning schedule.

⭐ Early check-in / 🕛 late check-out

Want to arrive early or stay a little later? It may be available for a small service fee, depending on the bookings either side. Ask us, or use the link in your booking messages.

🚐 Airport Shuttle — $79

Private Toyota Hiace transfer, up to 8 guests (one-way, ~15 min). Arrival or departure — choose the direction at checkout. See all routes & day-trip transfers. Guest rate — the public rate for this route is $97.90.

🗺️ Other routes & day trips

📋 House Rules

Please follow these rules during your stay. They keep the apartment safe, respect the neighbours in the complex and keep your stay hassle-free.

  • 🤫 Quiet times are 10pm to 7am. This is a residential complex, so please keep noise low.
  • 🚭 No smoking or vaping inside the apartment. Smoking is allowed outside only, preferably out the back of the apartment. Please put butts in the bin, not on the ground or in the garden.
  • 🏊 Pool open 6am to 10pm. Please see the Pool Rules below.
  • 🎉 No parties or events. Only registered guests may stay overnight.
  • 🐾 No pets unless approved in writing before arrival.
  • 🚗 Park only in Bay 15 or a visitor bay, and make sure the car park gate closes behind you.
  • 🗑️ Put rubbish in the complex bins. Please don't leave bags outside the door.
  • ❄️ Keep doors and windows closed while the air con is on, and turn off the air con and lights when you go out.
  • 🔑 Keep the key safe and gate codes private. Lock both doors whenever you leave.
  • 🛠️ Accidents happen. If something breaks or stops working, let us know so we can fix it.

🏊 Pool Rules

  1. Pool hours are 6am to 10pm. The pool is closed from 10pm to 6am.
  2. Children under 12 must be with an adult at all times.
  3. No glass or bottles inside the pool fence.
  4. No diving, running or jumping in or around the pool.
  5. Always close the pool gate behind you.
  6. Please keep noise down. This is a residential complex.

🧳 Before you check out (by 10:00am)

  • Wash, dry and put away dishes
  • Leave used towels in the bathroom
  • Take rubbish to the bins on your left as you drive into the rear car park
  • Turn off the air conditioning and lights
  • Lock both doors and return both keys to the key safe

🏠 Appliances & Home Guide

TVs, air con, oven, gas cooktop, microwave, laundry & coffee machine

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📺 TVs (FFalcon Google TV, with Chromecast)
  1. There are 3 TVs: one in the living room and one in each bedroom
  2. Any remote works on any TV. Press Power to turn on
  3. Press Home for apps like Netflix, YouTube and Stan, and sign in with your own accounts
  4. To cast from your phone, join the apartment Wi-Fi, tap the Cast icon in your app and pick the TV

Please sign out of your streaming accounts before you check out.

❄️ Air con: living room (Daikin)
  1. Use the Daikin remote and press ON/OFF
  2. Press MODE until COOL shows
  3. Set 24–26°C with the ▲ / ▼ buttons
  4. Press FAN to change the fan speed

Close doors and windows while the air con is running, and switch it off when you go out.

❄️ Air con: bedrooms (Kelvinator)
  1. Each bedroom has its own wall unit and remote
  2. Press ON/OFF, then MODE to COOL
  3. Set 24–26°C and choose a fan speed

Close doors and windows while the air con is running, and switch it off when you go out.

🔥 Oven
Oven with three control knobs
  1. Middle knob = cooking function. The fan symbol (fan-forced) is best for everyday cooking
  2. Right knob = temperature. Turn it to your setting, e.g. 180°C
  3. Left knob = minute timer (0–55 minutes)
  4. When you're finished, turn the middle and right knobs back to 0

The oven gets hot. Use the oven mitts, and give us a call if it won't heat up.

🍳 Gas cooktop (Everdure)
Everdure four-burner gas cooktop
  1. Push in the knob for the burner you want and turn it anticlockwise to the large flame. It clicks to light
  2. Keep the knob pushed in for 5–10 seconds after it lights, then let go
  3. Turn the knob to adjust the flame, and turn it clockwise to OFF when finished

Never leave the cooktop unattended. If you smell gas, turn all knobs off, open the windows, don't use any switches, and call us.

🍲 Microwave (Sôlt)
  1. Put food in a microwave-safe dish and close the door
  2. Set the cooking time (and power level if needed)
  3. Press Start

No metal, foil or takeaway containers with metal handles in the microwave.

👕 Washing machine (Sôlt)
  1. Load clothes and add laundry detergent
  2. Choose a program: Normal for everyday or Quick for a light load
  3. Press Start
  4. When it's finished, leave the door open a little to air out
🌀 Dryer (Haier 6kg vented)
  1. Clean the lint filter before each load
  2. Load clothes and close the door
  3. Choose a program (sensor dry for everyday, or a timed dry)
  4. Press Start

This is a vented dryer, so keep the laundry door or window open while it runs.

☕ Nespresso coffee machine
  1. Fill the water tank with fresh water
  2. Turn the machine on and wait for the light to stop flashing
  3. Lift the lever, insert a pod and close the lever
  4. Press the cup button for your coffee size

Please empty the used pod container when it's full.

🛒 Essentials & Emergency Help

Nearby medical care, pharmacy and supermarkets during your stay.

Drive times are approximate and may vary with traffic.

🚨 Emergency

Emergency Services

For police, fire or ambulance in an emergency.

🕒 Available 24 hours

Cairns Hospital

📍 Approx. 10 min drive

Major public hospital with a 24-hour emergency department, on The Esplanade, Cairns North.

🕒 Open 24 hours

The Doctors Mulgrave Road

📍 Approx. 5 min drive

GP medical centre at 318 Mulgrave Road, Westcourt, near DFO. No appointment needed.

🕒 Mon–Fri: 8am–5pm
Call ahead to check wait times

Harmony Family Medical Centre

📍 Approx. 5 min drive

GP medical centre at 211–217 Mulgrave Road, Bungalow. Appointment needed — book by phone or online.

🕒 Mon–Fri: 8am–5pm

Alive Pharmacy Warehouse Westcourt

📍 Approx. 5 min drive

Pharmacy at 318 Mulgrave Road, Westcourt, in the same centre as The Doctors Mulgrave Road.

🕒 Mon–Fri: 8am–8pm
Sat–Sun: 8am–6pm

Coles — DFO Cairns

📍 Approx. 5 min drive

Closest supermarket, inside DFO Cairns at 274 Mulgrave Road, Westcourt.

🕒 Check website for latest trading hours

Health advice — 24 hours

Not sure if you need a doctor? Call healthdirect for free advice from a registered nurse, any time.

🕒 Available 24 hours · 1800 022 222

🔎 Explore Cairns

Tap a section below to jump straight there.

📅 Suggested 2-Day Cairns Itinerary

A simple plan to help guests make the most of Cairns without overthinking it.

Day 1 — City, Esplanade & Reef

  • ☕ Breakfast near the Esplanade
  • 🐠 Cairns Aquarium or reef day tour
  • 💦 Swim at the Esplanade Lagoon
  • 🌙 Cairns Night Markets
  • 🦐 Dinner at Prawn Star or Waterbar

Day 2 — Rainforest & Wildlife

  • 🚂 Kuranda Scenic Railway / Skyrail experience
  • 🐨 Kuranda Koala Gardens or Birdworld
  • 🐊 Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures
  • 🌴 Palm Cove sunset stop
  • 🍽️ Dinner back in Cairns

🍽️ Restaurants & Dining

Waterbar & Grill Steakhouse
⭐ Top Pick

🥩 Waterbar & Grill Steakhouse

📍 Approx. 10 min drive

Marina dining known for steaks, seafood and waterfront atmosphere.

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Prawn Star
⭐ Top Pick

🦐 Prawn Star

📍 Approx. 10 min drive

Fresh seafood served casually on boats at the marina — very Cairns and memorable.

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Ochre Restaurant

🍽️ Ochre Restaurant

📍 Approx. 10 min drive

Modern Australian dining with native ingredients and waterfront views.

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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Ideas

Popular family-friendly options around Cairns.

Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures
⭐ Top Pick

🐊 Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures

📍 Approx. 45 min drive

Wildlife shows, lagoon cruise and crocodiles — one of the best family experiences near Cairns.

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Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
⭐ Top Pick

💦 Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

📍 Approx. 10 min drive

Free swimming lagoon on the Esplanade with picnic areas and city views.

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Muddy’s Playground

🛝 Muddy’s Playground

📍 Approx. 10 min drive

Popular free children’s playground and water play area on the Esplanade.

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Cairns Aquarium

🐠 Cairns Aquarium

📍 Approx. 10 min drive

Great indoor family option with reef, rainforest and freshwater exhibits.

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🥾 Walks & Nature

Red Arrow Track
⭐ Top Pick

🥾 Red Arrow Track

📍 Approx. 10 min drive

Short rainforest fitness walk with views over Cairns Airport and the Coral Sea.

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Cairns Botanic Gardens

🌿 Cairns Botanic Gardens

📍 Approx. 10 min drive

Tropical gardens, boardwalks and easy nature walks with free entry.

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Barron Falls Boardwalk

💦 Barron Falls Boardwalk

📍 Approx. 30 min drive

Elevated boardwalk and lookout over Barron Falls. Best after rain.

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Lake Eacham Circuit

🏞️ Lake Eacham Circuit

📍 Approx. 1 hr 10 min drive

Beautiful shaded crater lake loop, swimming and rainforest scenery.

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🏖️ Beaches

Palm Cove
⭐ Top Pick

🏖️ Palm Cove

📍 Approx. 25 min drive

Palm-lined beachfront with cafés, restaurants and a jetty.

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Four Mile Beach

🏝️ Four Mile Beach

📍 Approx. 1 hr 10 min drive

Long famous beach at Port Douglas, great if heading north for the day.

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🆓 Free & Easy

Esplanade Boardwalk & Night Markets
⭐ Top Pick

🌆 Esplanade Boardwalk & Night Markets

📍 Approx. 10 min drive

Easy walk, oceanfront paths, casual food, souvenirs and night market atmosphere.

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Rusty’s Markets

🍍 Rusty’s Markets

📍 Approx. 10 min drive

Fresh tropical fruit, juices, flowers and snacks. Usually Friday to Sunday.

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🐠 Book Reef & Rainforest Tours

Guest rates · All tour options below · Book now with secure card payment — official voucher within 24 hours.

Guest Man shuttle — pickup & return

Private Toyota Hiace transfers for up to 8 guests — $60 per leg (pickup to the marina, return after your tour, or both). Tick the shuttle option(s) when you book a Cairns reef or Fitzroy tour below, or see our full shuttle & transfer page (airport routes from $97.90).

Tap Book on any tour above — keep browsing to add more, then complete dates and guests in the booking form below.

🎟️ Book an Experience

Choose your tour, date, and guests — then Book now to pay securely by card. We book with the operator within 24 hours and email your official voucher.

Contact: info@theguestman.com.au

🚐 Guest Man shuttle — add to any tour

Tick Pickup and/or Return on each tour row ($60 per leg, up to 8 guests). Shuttle times are calculated from your tour check-in — enter your address when pickup is selected.

No tours selected yet. Tap Book on any tour above — you can add several, then complete dates and guest numbers here.
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Secure card payment by Stripe. You'll see the exact total on the payment page.

Questions before you book? Email info@theguestman.com.au

🐊 Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures

Admission & combo tickets — email us to arrange (online card pay coming soon)

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Hartley’s tickets are arranged through our official partner — we’ll confirm availability and arrange admission by email. Indicative prices shown.

🐨 Kuranda Wildlife (WTNQ)

Admission tickets — email us to arrange (online card pay coming soon)

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Kuranda wildlife parks are ticket-only through our partner — we’ll confirm availability and arrange admission by email. Indicative prices shown.

🚂 Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail

Railway, Skyrail & combo packages — email us to arrange (online card pay coming soon)

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We’re a Queensland Rail agent for Kuranda Scenic Railway tickets and packages. Heritage Class shown — Gold Class upgrade available on request. Email us or call 1800 577 245.

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