Guidebook for Cairns & surrounds
Things to see and do.
Local Fruit and Veg in an undercover, open air market. Also some food truck takeaways available. Open daytime Thurs - Sun
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Rusty's Market
89 Grafton StLocal Fruit and Veg in an undercover, open air market. Also some food truck takeaways available. Open daytime Thurs - Sun
A visit to Cairns is not complete without a visit to the marvellous Botanical Gardens in the upmarket suburb of Edge Hill.
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Iziko lezithole ze-Botanic ze-Cairns
78-96 Collins AveA visit to Cairns is not complete without a visit to the marvellous Botanical Gardens in the upmarket suburb of Edge Hill.
If you're into art, this is the place for you.
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Cairns Art Gallery
40 Abbott StIf you're into art, this is the place for you.
World class facilities with regular shows.
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Cairns Performing Arts Centre
9-11 Florence StWorld class facilities with regular shows.
The biggest and best shopping centre in Cairns
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Cairns Central Shopping Centre
21 McLeod StThe biggest and best shopping centre in Cairns
Raging Thunder - Tully River Rafting
36 Feluga RdFor the more adventurous.
No trip to Cairns is complete without a visit to Kuranda
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Kuranda Village Centre
Coondoo StreetNo trip to Cairns is complete without a visit to Kuranda
Go Bowling Cairns
93 Pease StGreat family fun.
Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
54 EsplanadePopular with locals and tourists alike.
Cairns Library
151 Abbott StSome lovely old world architecture.
Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
41 Wharf StFor those who like a flutter or 2.
Sophisticated bar offering tapas & build-your-own charcuterie boards, plus a robust beverage menu.
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Three Wolves
32 Abbott StSophisticated bar offering tapas & build-your-own charcuterie boards, plus a robust beverage menu.
Gilligan's
89 Grafton StNightclub
The Pier Bar
1 Pier Point RdBar and dancing til the early hours.
Get close and personal with a crocodile.
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Izicelo zezimbila ze-Hartley
Captain Cook HighwayGet close and personal with a crocodile.
Concerts, kids' theater & rotating art exhibitions in a large post-industrial arts space.
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Tanks Arts Centre
46 Collins AveConcerts, kids' theater & rotating art exhibitions in a large post-industrial arts space.
privately-owned museum dedicated to tanks, armoured vehicles and artillery from the Second World War and post war periods.
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I-Australian Armour & Artillery Museum
2 Skyrail Drprivately-owned museum dedicated to tanks, armoured vehicles and artillery from the Second World War and post war periods.
Flamingos Tiki Bar
43 EsplanadeIt’s pink, it’s camp, it’s fabulous!
Elixir Music Bar
92 Abbott StJazz and Blues bar
The Reef Eye
What a great way to see the city.
Spirit of Cairns
Wharf StreetDinner cruise on the inlet.
Sightseeing
Combine with a ride with the Kuanda Train for an awesome day out.
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Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
6 Skyrail DrCombine with a ride with the Kuanda Train for an awesome day out.
Combine with a ride with the SkyRail for an awesome day out.
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Kuranda Scenic Railway
Combine with a ride with the SkyRail for an awesome day out.
One of the few places in Australia where you can cuddle a Koala
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Iparke yezendalo yezulu
1030 Kennedy HighwayOne of the few places in Australia where you can cuddle a Koala
Take the amazing walk through beautiful rainforest on an elevated platform to see the falls. Accessed via Kuanda.
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I-Barron Falls
Coondoo StreetTake the amazing walk through beautiful rainforest on an elevated platform to see the falls. Accessed via Kuanda.
Isibhakabhaka saseMillaa Millaa
Falls RoadA must see while in Cairns
Umgxeki we-Curtain Fig
Be amazed at this natural wonder.
City/town information
Trinity Beach
One of the best in Far North Queensland
The most beautiful cove near Cairns. Swimming is available all year round.
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Palm Cove Beach
111 Williams EsplanadeThe most beautiful cove near Cairns. Swimming is available all year round.
Food scene
Best steaks, ribs, service and atmosphere in town.
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Waterbar & Grill Steakhouse
1 Pier Point RdBest steaks, ribs, service and atmosphere in town.
Yaya’s Hellenic Kitchen and Bar
The best Greek in town
Splash Seafood Restaurant
103 EsplanadeThe best seafood in town
Caffiend
72 Grafton StBreakfast
Candy Cafe Bar
Excellent breakfast and lunch
Cairns Burger Cafe
The best burgers in town
Iyara By Sakare
91 EsplanadeThe best Thai in Cairns
Cairns RSL Club
119 EsplanadeEvery Aussie town has one.
Excellent breakfast in an upmarket suburb
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Ozmosis Café Trattoria Bar
116 Collins AveExcellent breakfast in an upmarket suburb
Thai Coins
314 Mulgrave RdExcellent Thai just out of town.
Rattle N Hum
67 EsplanadeThe best pizza and beer in Cairns.
Chic modern dining in a Balinese inspired seafront setting. A bit pricey.
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Salt House
2 Pier Point RdChic modern dining in a Balinese inspired seafront setting. A bit pricey.
Bayleaf Balinese Restaurant
Lake StreetThe best Balinese in town.
Envy Espresso
Good breakfast at a reasonable price
Hog's Australia's Steakhouse Cairns
39 Shields StreetExcellent steaks
Muddy's Cafe
174 EsplanadeGreat fish and chips with an amazing view
Happy 4 10
82 Sheridan StGreat little Korean place
Wharf ONE Cafe
Excellent breakfast overlooking the inlet.
Spicy Bite Indian Restaurant Cairns
53 EsplanadeGood Indian in a god location.
Dundees on the Waterfront
1 Marlin ParadeExcellent food and location.
Pho Viet Vietnamese Noodle Bar
78 Abbott StThe best Vietnamese in town.
Zambrero
55 Lake StWho doesn't like Mexican?
Yorkeys Knob Boating Club
29 Buckley StLike an RSL.
Ganbaranba Noodle Collosseum
12-20 Spence StAuthentic Japanese
Ollie's Italian
Best Italian in Cairns
Gourmand China
Authentic Chinese
Prawn Star
Seafood on a boat