Guidebook for Parramatta Park
Arts & Culture
Excellent exhibitions every month. A must see while you are here. And the gift shop is brilliant , lots of local Artist work available and really varied book selection.
145 locals recommend
Cairns Art Gallery
40 Abbott StExcellent exhibitions every month. A must see while you are here. And the gift shop is brilliant , lots of local Artist work available and really varied book selection.
Excellent showcase of FNQ artists and designers. The gallery has paintings, ceramics, fabrics,sculptures and very friendly staff. Its open late as well,so nice to stroll around after a meal out.
Underart Gallery
12 Spence StExcellent showcase of FNQ artists and designers. The gallery has paintings, ceramics, fabrics,sculptures and very friendly staff. Its open late as well,so nice to stroll around after a meal out.
Modern Arts complex offering theater productions, Art exhibits,plus a Cafe and Bar. The gift shop is great for small little gifts. Always fun to visit and enjoy!
9 locals recommend
Centre of Contemporary Arts Cairns
96 Abbott StModern Arts complex offering theater productions, Art exhibits,plus a Cafe and Bar. The gift shop is great for small little gifts. Always fun to visit and enjoy!
The talent here is incredible. It is a must see. Authentic Art from FNQ. UMI Arts operates as the Cairns Indigenous Art Centre in order to provide support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander artists who live and work in Cairns.
6 locals recommend
UMI Arts Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Arts Gallery, Cairns
1 Jensen StThe talent here is incredible. It is a must see. Authentic Art from FNQ. UMI Arts operates as the Cairns Indigenous Art Centre in order to provide support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander artists who live and work in Cairns.
This is situated in the Cairns Botanic Gardens precinct,just 4kms north of the city's CBD, the centre is an iconic and innovative multi-use ,contemporay arts facility housed in three converted World War II naval oil storage tanks, and set set amidst a lush rainforest backdrop.
190 locals recommend
Tanks Arts Centre
46 Collins AveThis is situated in the Cairns Botanic Gardens precinct,just 4kms north of the city's CBD, the centre is an iconic and innovative multi-use ,contemporay arts facility housed in three converted World War II naval oil storage tanks, and set set amidst a lush rainforest backdrop.
The Cairns Museum has amazing stories to share about living in the tropics with the intense heat ,hard work in the cane fields, Aboriginal resistance and European isolation, rain-forests reefs and railways. The Museum has an amazing collection of photographs, objects and archival records. its very east to loose yourself here for a few hours.
48 locals recommend
Cairns Museum
105 Lake StThe Cairns Museum has amazing stories to share about living in the tropics with the intense heat ,hard work in the cane fields, Aboriginal resistance and European isolation, rain-forests reefs and railways. The Museum has an amazing collection of photographs, objects and archival records. its very east to loose yourself here for a few hours.
This is a gallery that showcases local artists . Another amazing Gallery full of Local talent. The gallery shows sculpture, jewellery, paintings, drawings, prints, mosaic work, and handmade garments. It is another visual delight you must go see. Creativity is rich in this area.
Red Chair Gallery
This is a gallery that showcases local artists . Another amazing Gallery full of Local talent. The gallery shows sculpture, jewellery, paintings, drawings, prints, mosaic work, and handmade garments. It is another visual delight you must go see. Creativity is rich in this area.
Food Scene
This place is a must see if you are into industrial,up cycled and the vintage look. Very Funky, and you wont leave without meeting the quirky owner. She is a lot of fun and also is the owner of the gallery attached to the Tapas bar. I like this place because you can wander into the gallery between courses and look at the art ,chat , and go order another yummy something. It a clever concept. Its fun, atmosphere relaxed ,food keeps coming and great wine list. And the cocktails if your inclined are divine.
7 locals recommend
Fusion Art Bar & Tapas
12 Spence StThis place is a must see if you are into industrial,up cycled and the vintage look. Very Funky, and you wont leave without meeting the quirky owner. She is a lot of fun and also is the owner of the gallery attached to the Tapas bar. I like this place because you can wander into the gallery between courses and look at the art ,chat , and go order another yummy something. It a clever concept. Its fun, atmosphere relaxed ,food keeps coming and great wine list. And the cocktails if your inclined are divine.
Very relaxed, a 5 minute walk, coffee is great and the scrambled eggs a winner. Reasonably priced for a weekend breakfast.
18 locals recommend
Brother Jenkins
177 Martyn StVery relaxed, a 5 minute walk, coffee is great and the scrambled eggs a winner. Reasonably priced for a weekend breakfast.
Another great coffee spot, yummy food, bread, cheeses, Antipasto and smallgoods...a foodies heaven. I havent had a better sandwich anywhere in Cairns that can beat this place.
Victors Gourmet Delicatessen
229 Sheridan StAnother great coffee spot, yummy food, bread, cheeses, Antipasto and smallgoods...a foodies heaven. I havent had a better sandwich anywhere in Cairns that can beat this place.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place to enjoy a drink after the days outings on a daybed looking out at the panoramic views of ocean, the yatchts, the mountains beyond. There is a Tapas bar and casual style dining . Its a relaxing place to end a days adventure.
239 locals recommend
Salt House
2 Pier Point RdGreat place to enjoy a drink after the days outings on a daybed looking out at the panoramic views of ocean, the yatchts, the mountains beyond. There is a Tapas bar and casual style dining . Its a relaxing place to end a days adventure.
Hemingway's Brewery is a mircobrewery, bar and restaurant offering authentic craft beers, brewed on site. Its situated on the waterfront in the heritage listed Wharf Shed 2. The architecture is worth a look, stunning inside.
41 locals recommend
Hemingway's Brewery Cairns Wharf
Wharf StreetHemingway's Brewery is a mircobrewery, bar and restaurant offering authentic craft beers, brewed on site. Its situated on the waterfront in the heritage listed Wharf Shed 2. The architecture is worth a look, stunning inside.
Essentials
Straight down McCleod street and turn into parking area on the right.Also under three hours free parking. Or for convenience, but more expensive, there are small supermarkets stores on Sheridan Street within walking distance.
74 locals recommend
Coles Cairns Central
Aplin StreetStraight down McCleod street and turn into parking area on the right.Also under three hours free parking. Or for convenience, but more expensive, there are small supermarkets stores on Sheridan Street within walking distance.
Shopping
The best place to buy fresh produce in season, everything you need is here, its a visual delight as well and has the best coffee in town I think. Open Friday to Sunday.
225 locals recommend
Rusty's Market
89 Grafton StThe best place to buy fresh produce in season, everything you need is here, its a visual delight as well and has the best coffee in town I think. Open Friday to Sunday.
Parks & Nature
This is a tropical paradise and renowned as one of the best exhibitions of tropical plants in Australia. Its 4kms from the heart of Cairns and is 38 hectares of native Australian plants. many plants found here cannot be seen elsewhere in the world. There is also The Botanic Garden restaurant, it does breakfasts, brunches and lunches-opens at 7:00am until 4:30pm.
235 locals recommend
Cairns Botanic Gardens
78-96 Collins AveThis is a tropical paradise and renowned as one of the best exhibitions of tropical plants in Australia. Its 4kms from the heart of Cairns and is 38 hectares of native Australian plants. many plants found here cannot be seen elsewhere in the world. There is also The Botanic Garden restaurant, it does breakfasts, brunches and lunches-opens at 7:00am until 4:30pm.
While here, if you have the time visit the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation, just breathtaking
257 locals recommend
Daintree Rainforest
2333 Cape Tribulation RdWhile here, if you have the time visit the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation, just breathtaking
These Waterfalls are very accessible, only a 20 minute drive from Cairns and a short walk from the car park. This is a gorgeous area and worth a visit.
31 locals recommend
Barron Falls
Coondoo StreetThese Waterfalls are very accessible, only a 20 minute drive from Cairns and a short walk from the car park. This is a gorgeous area and worth a visit.
Drive 77km North of Cairns and you will arrive at the Mossman Gorge, which will give you all the history of the area and its significance to the Indigenous owners.
100 locals recommend
Mossman Gorge Centre
212r Mossman Gorge RdDrive 77km North of Cairns and you will arrive at the Mossman Gorge, which will give you all the history of the area and its significance to the Indigenous owners.
Five hundred years ago a small mammal or bird dropped the seed of a fig tree in the crown of a tree. and now...we have the Curtain Fig National Park.
The trunk of this giant tree is 39 metres in circumference ,and a curtain of fig tree vines fall 15 metres and creates a mystical feeling. This place makes you think you are on another plant.
Curtain Fig National Park
Five hundred years ago a small mammal or bird dropped the seed of a fig tree in the crown of a tree. and now...we have the Curtain Fig National Park.
The trunk of this giant tree is 39 metres in circumference ,and a curtain of fig tree vines fall 15 metres and creates a mystical feeling. This place makes you think you are on another plant.
Its a 45 minute boat ride from Cairns, the rainforest trails lead you to the beaches,boulders and if you are energetic to the summit of the island. the summit track is 3.6kms and gives you views of the the beaches,the reef and rainforest surrounds.
149 locals recommend
Fitzroy Island
Its a 45 minute boat ride from Cairns, the rainforest trails lead you to the beaches,boulders and if you are energetic to the summit of the island. the summit track is 3.6kms and gives you views of the the beaches,the reef and rainforest surrounds.