Business
9 April, 2025
More gelato scoops for all
CAIRNS’ go-to gelato shop Gelocchio has celebrated its 14th anniversary with the opening of a new store in Sheridan St to bring more scoops and smiles to the locals.
In 14 years, the name Gelocchio has become synonym of Cairns’ favourite gelato and a local institution, now they continue to grow with a second store on Sheridan St in Cairns North diagonally opposite Tobruk Pool and next to Ocean World seafood.
This milestone coincided with the 14-year anniversary of the original Aplin St location, which first opened its doors on February 19, 2011, kicking off a journey of deliciousness and fresh local ingredients.
The new Sheridan St store not only offers Gelocchio’s signature Italian-inspired flavours but also boasts offerings not currently available at their Aplin St location.
“Our Sheridan St shop can be attractive because we have a few more different options, such as the Rocherone Ice Cream Ball – a personal recipe based on the famous Ferrero Rocher – plus ready-to-go takeaway tubs, gelato ice cream sticks as well as custom made ice cream cakes, and last but not least – the opportunity to avoid the busy hours in the city,” said co-founder Valeria Binggelli.
Founded by Renzo Luisetto and Valeria Binggeli, Gelocchio has built a devoted following over the years, consistently being listed as one of the nation’s favourite ice cream parlours.
Travelers and locals alike rave about its fresh fruit sorbets, including the vibrant dragon fruit and indulgent Ferrero Rocher gelato.
What sets Gelocchio apart is its commitment to quality with all fruit sourced locally from the Tablelands and Cairns region, ensuring every scoop bursts with natural flavour.
The dairy-free, vegan sorbets – mango, lychee, passion fruit, and soursop – contain 75 per cent fruit, and the shop even offers a rare chocolate sorbet.
Now, with ice cream cakes and take-home packs available at both locations, Gelocchio continues to deliver handcrafted, homemade excellence to the community.
If the past 14 years are any indication, Gelocchio’s future looks just as sweet.
