Narrow Tracks Distilling

Narrow Tracks Distilling is a small-batch distillery and bar in Holloways Beach, Cairns, making handmade gin and moonshine with local tropical fruits and Australian botanicals. The range is built on a cane spirit base, combined with traditional and Australian botanicals and ingredients for spirits with a distinctly tropical setting behind them.

A visit centres on the distillery door, where guests can take part in gin tastings, sample the award-winning products and learn more about how they are made. There is also a shop for browsing the range, including options suited to taking home or giving as gifts. The website’s visitor feedback describes a warm, personal welcome, helpful suggestions for enjoying gin at home and creative cocktails served while guests decide what to buy.

The story behind the venue is part of its appeal. Bec and Doug began their journey together in 2006, leaving Tamworth with their gear in a ute and travelling more than 20,000 kilometres around Australia before settling in Cairns after falling for the tropics. That sense of place carries through the use of local tropical fruit and Australian ingredients. Narrow Tracks suits visitors who want to taste locally made spirits, understand the production process or find a Cairns-made gift, with bookings and events available for those planning ahead.