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Mount Sheridan Facts
Mount Sheridan in Cairns is located in tropical Far North Queensland. The Aboriginal Yidinji people are the traditional owners of Cairns, which they call Gimuy.
The suburb takes its name from a mountain of the same name (even though it is not located within the suburb but in the mountain range to the west).
Mount Sheridan to Cairns City
Driving into Cairns CBD will take you 9 minutes. Alternatively, you can catch the Line 143 bus into he city, but that will take you 40 minutes.
Mount Sheridan Post Office
There is a post office. It located in the shopping plaza accessed via Barnard Drive.
The traditional owners are the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji people.
The postcode for this suburb is 4868.
Mount Sheridan Cairns Map
This suburb lies between the mountains and the Bruce Highway. The geographic feature ‘Mount Sheridan’ can not be seen from the suburb. However, the mountain range that contain it (known as ‘Lamb Range’) makes an attractive backdrop to the suburb.
North of Mount Sheridan is the suburb of Woree and to the south lies the suburb of Bentley Park.
Public Transport
Bus Service
Mount Sheridan in Cairns is well serviced by a state funded bus service. In addition there are numerous bus stops. The most central stop is located outside Mount Sheridan Plaza.
Local Government
The suburb lies within Division 2 of the Local Government Municipality of Cairns Regional Council.
Local Parks in Mount Sheridan Cairns
The suburb contains a number of recreational parks which have swings for children and other facilities. However, there are two parks that stand out as excellent (due to their size and amenities). They are Bill Mills Park off George Cannon Drive and Tom Murray Park off Hardy Road.
Cycle and Pedestrian Access
The suburb is also well serviced by ‘shared pathways’ that support cycle and pedestrian access. Moreover these pathways connect to the Cairns Southern Access Cycleway for those wanting to take longer journeys on a safe off-road cycleway.
Mt Sheridan Plaza
The largest commercial enterprise in the suburb is the shopping plaza located in the heart of the suburb. Consequently, many local people are employed at the various shops and outlets in the plaza. Indeed the plaza was constructed early this century and has modern facilities.
Mount Sheridan Shops
Today the Plaza has both a Coles and a Woolworths, as well as a K-Mart and gym. In addition there are medical services, a food court and an Australia Post Office.
The plaza also has underground parking, which is incredibly important, especially during the summer months.
Mount Sheridan Medical
Located at 6-8 George Cannon Drive, Mount Sheridan Medical Centre includes general practitioners offering the full range of your medical needs.
There is also a pharmacy and pathology service co-located in the centre.
Mt Sheridan Tavern
The Mount Sheridan Hotel, or more accurately described, the Mt Sheridan Tavern, is a hidden gem. Mt Sheridan Tavern offers high quality meals and a relaxing dining experience.
The cosy indoor dining area seats up to 70 people, and is a great place for small functions and family gatherings. There is a children’s area and the ever present gaming machines for those who enjoy a punt.
Mount Sheridan Cemetery
Located on the corner of Hardy Rd and Foster Rd, in the heart of the suburb is the Forest View Cemetery. This is a law cemetery with three burial options.
- Available options
- Lawn Plaque
- Lawn Plaque on Beam
- Mausoleum Section
The cemetery is owned and managed by Cairns Regional Council.
Mount Sheridan Cairns History
As urban development spread south it engulfed the country town of White Rock. In 2001, following consultation with residents the suburb of Mount Sheridan was formally named of the west White Rock area.
It was named after the ‘Mount Sheridan’ peak, which was named by George Dalrymple in 1873 after Brinsley Sheridan, the Police Magistrate in Cardwell.
The peak includes the headwaters of Gordon Creek, and is 4 kilometres west of Woree.
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