Flying Foxtail trail

Sip, Stamp & Celebrate Bats: The Flying FoxTail Cocktail Trail Returns to Cairns and Kuranda

Bat lovers and cocktail enthusiasts, rejoice! Our annual event, the Flying FoxTail Cocktail Trail transforms Cairns and Kuranda into a festive celebration of bats, biodiversity, and beverages. This unique event invites you to explore a variety of local venues offering bat-themed cocktails and mocktails, all while learning about the vital role bats play in our ecosystems.

🍹 Trail Highlights

Participating venues across Cairns and Kuranda craft special bat-inspired drinks for this month-long event. As you sip these creative concoctions, you’ll collect stamps in your “bat passport.” Gather four or more stamps, and you’re eligible to win exciting prizes! Plus, don’t forget to vote for your favorite drink—your opinion counts.

Kuranda Venues:

• The Butterfly Shop, Cafe and Bar (Therwine St)
• Hail Mary (Original Markets)
• La Fonda Latina (Original Markets)
• Le Petit Cafe (Rob Veivers Drive)

Cairns Venues:

• Three Wolves
• Flamingos Tiki Bar
• Pist4cchi
• Café Guyala
• The Hound Small Bar (Edge Hill)
• Eazy Tiger (Trinity Beach)

🦇 Meet the Bats

Enhance your trail experience with a visit to BatReach Kuranda. This sanctuary offers an up-close look at these fascinating creatures, providing insights into their behaviors and ecological importance. Please note that while visitors can observe the bats, handling is conducted exclusively by trained professionals in accordance with Australasian Bat Society protocols.(wollicreek.org.au, ausbats.org.au)

🎉 Special Events

• Bat Festival: Our annual extravaganza celebrating all things bat! Enjoy live music, educational displays, and, of course, more bat-themed drinks. Find out more on our bat festival page.
• EcoFiesta Bat Cave: Come and explore the Bat Cave exhibit at EcoFiesta each year. Engage with interactive displays and learn more about bat conservation efforts.

🌿 Why Bats Matter

Bats are unsung heroes of our environment. They play a crucial role in pollinating plants and dispersing seeds, supporting the health of our ecosystems. Many of the fruits we enjoy, including those used in your favorite cocktails, rely on bats for their growth and propagation.

📅 Plan Your Visit

• Dates: Annually during June – July
• Locations: Various venues in Cairns and Kuranda, QLD
• More Information: Visit the event page for more information.

No bookings are necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and a sense of adventure. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, the Flying FoxTail Cocktail Trail offers a delightful way to celebrate and support bat conservation.

This event is part of the Cairns Bat Festival, made possible through a CRC Community Partnership Grant and organized in collaboration with the Australasian Bat Society.