Cairns Guidebook
Food Scene
Quirky coffee shop, great for breakfast and lunch. Lots of healthy options.
25 locals recommend
Mama Coco
196 Mulgrave RdQuirky coffee shop, great for breakfast and lunch. Lots of healthy options.
Great place to eat, drink and people watch right amongst the action on the Esplanade.
40 locals recommend
Rattle N Hum
67 EsplanadeGreat place to eat, drink and people watch right amongst the action on the Esplanade.
Drinks & Nightlife
You can start your night here with great cheap eats and finish your night here on the dance floor. Indoor and outdoor areas offer a range of entertainment options.
103 locals recommend
Gilligan's
89 Grafton StYou can start your night here with great cheap eats and finish your night here on the dance floor. Indoor and outdoor areas offer a range of entertainment options.
Sightseeing
The Esplanade has so much to offer day and night. This is where it's at in Cairns!
10 locals recommend
Cairns Esplanade Markets
52-54 EsplanadeThe Esplanade has so much to offer day and night. This is where it's at in Cairns!
You can't come to Cairns without a trip up to Kuranda on Historic Scenic Railway and Sky Cable. Check out the Baron Falls. Lunch at Kuranda and a wander around the markets and butterfly sanctuary. Makes for a full day.
81 locals recommend
Cairns Railway Station
Bunda StreetYou can't come to Cairns without a trip up to Kuranda on Historic Scenic Railway and Sky Cable. Check out the Baron Falls. Lunch at Kuranda and a wander around the markets and butterfly sanctuary. Makes for a full day.
Reef Fleet Terminal is where you get on the boat to head out to visit the glorious Great Barrier Reef. There are many tour operators that will take you to either Green or Fitzroy Island for full or half day tours or the outer reef for a full day tour.
46 locals recommend
Reef Fleet Terminal
LOT 2 Spence StreetReef Fleet Terminal is where you get on the boat to head out to visit the glorious Great Barrier Reef. There are many tour operators that will take you to either Green or Fitzroy Island for full or half day tours or the outer reef for a full day tour.
Parks & Nature
Right next to Cairns Botanic Gardens, is the start of the Red, Blue and Green arrow walking trails. Be warned not for the faint hearted, but great views of the city and airport.
18 locals recommend
Red Arrow Walking Track
Right next to Cairns Botanic Gardens, is the start of the Red, Blue and Green arrow walking trails. Be warned not for the faint hearted, but great views of the city and airport.
Arts & Culture
Tanks Arts Centre is near the Botanic Gardens and red arrow walking trail. Has some great entertainment and art gallery. It is also the location for the monthly Tanks markets which are held on the last Sunday of the month between April and November.
190 locals recommend
Tanks Arts Centre
46 Collins AveTanks Arts Centre is near the Botanic Gardens and red arrow walking trail. Has some great entertainment and art gallery. It is also the location for the monthly Tanks markets which are held on the last Sunday of the month between April and November.
Shopping
Our main shopping mall in the city. Everything from Coles, Target, K-Mart, Myer and lots of speciality stores.
173 locals recommend
Cairns Central Shopping Centre
21 McLeod StOur main shopping mall in the city. Everything from Coles, Target, K-Mart, Myer and lots of speciality stores.
An institution in Cairns. Food stalls, fresh fruit and vege as well as gourmet food - you'll love the vibe and the smells. Open every Friday-Sunday
225 locals recommend
Rusty's Market
89 Grafton StAn institution in Cairns. Food stalls, fresh fruit and vege as well as gourmet food - you'll love the vibe and the smells. Open every Friday-Sunday