Guidebook for Cairns
Food Scene
Simply one of the best restaurants in Cairns for either breakfast, lunch or dinner with a view to die for.
102 locals recommend
OMG Cafe Palm Cove
Simply one of the best restaurants in Cairns for either breakfast, lunch or dinner with a view to die for.
Strait on the Beach
Oleander StreetGreat local meeting place & cafe directly on the beach.
Xanadu On Collins
110 Collins AveGreat food
Indian takeaway offering a variety of curries in mild, medium & hot. Naan bread is their specialty.
Miss India Manoora Restaurant & Takeaway
1 Jensen StIndian takeaway offering a variety of curries in mild, medium & hot. Naan bread is their specialty.
Domino's Pizza Manunda
1 Jensen StreetTakeaway & home delivery for Pizza's & other food.
Great little Thai restaurant, reasonable prices, basic decor but this place is a local hotspot. Dine in or takeaway.
21 locals recommend
Poemphun Thai
343 Sheridan StGreat little Thai restaurant, reasonable prices, basic decor but this place is a local hotspot. Dine in or takeaway.
Parks & Nature
The Josephine waterfalls and swimming hole are ranked amongst some of the most beautiful waterfalls in Tropical North Queensland Australia, and as such have been used in many television commercials. Visitors can swim in the crystal clear waters, and relax on the sandy beach as the gentle breeze rustles leaves high in the overhead rainforest canopy.
Loved by locals & tourists especially for the massive natural water slide.
Please Note: there are restricted swimming areas and they are restricted for good reason so please make sure you read the signs and abide by them for your own safety and those of your rescuers!
43 locals recommend
Josephine Falls
LOT 1 Josephine Falls WalkThe Josephine waterfalls and swimming hole are ranked amongst some of the most beautiful waterfalls in Tropical North Queensland Australia, and as such have been used in many television commercials. Visitors can swim in the crystal clear waters, and relax on the sandy beach as the gentle breeze rustles leaves high in the overhead rainforest canopy.
Loved by locals & tourists especially for the massive natural water slide.
Please Note: there are restricted swimming areas and they are restricted for good reason so please make sure you read the signs and abide by them for your own safety and those of your rescuers!
Botanic Gardens Restaurant & Cafe
LOT 400 Collins Ave
Greenslopes St at Centenary Lakes station
Interesting & scenic
Lake Placid Recreation Park is equipped with a wood-fire barbecue, playground and picnic facilities. Please leave your pets at home as animals are prohibited. -
Cafe located at the caravan park.
6 locals recommend
Lake Placid Recreation Park
102 Lake Placid RdLake Placid Recreation Park is equipped with a wood-fire barbecue, playground and picnic facilities. Please leave your pets at home as animals are prohibited. -
Cafe located at the caravan park.
Sightseeing
Babinda Boulders
1 Munro StBeautiful scenery
Mossman Gorge
Great swimming & scenery
Crystal Cascades
Redlynch Intake RoadGreat swimming on a hot day
Arts & Culture
Tanks Arts Centre
46 Collins AveShopping
A locally owner & operated supermarket with a great selection of both Asian & health foods. There is also a Drugs Store, Post Office, Liquer Outlet, Florist, Gym & a Tavern with Restaurant & Pokies.
61 locals recommend
Piccones SUPA IGA Pease St
159 Pease StA locally owner & operated supermarket with a great selection of both Asian & health foods. There is also a Drugs Store, Post Office, Liquer Outlet, Florist, Gym & a Tavern with Restaurant & Pokies.
The main Streets for shopping and dining in the city are located between Aplin & Spence Street, stretching from the Esplanade up to Cairns Central Shopping Center. See our printable map
Being in the tropics, a bit of rain wont stop our markets, just grab an umbrella or poncho and off you go!
Cairns Esplanade Market: Every Saturday 8am-4pm.
A small market held at the Cairns Esplanade near the lagoon, great for picking up locally made souvenirs.
Tank Arts Center Market: The last Sunday of the month from April – November (excl August).
This family-friendly market is a great way to spend a Sunday. Open 9-2pm they have local art, craft, produce, vintage clothing, collectables and local natural health products and treatments. Each market day from 9-12pm, tank #3 is transformed into the kids tank with organised activities for all age groups. Dates for 2014 are 27th April, 25th May, 29th June, 27th July, 28th September, 26 October and 30 November.
Rusty’s Farmers Market: Every Friday and Sat 5am-6pm and Sunday 6am-3pm.
Fresh seasonal fruit and veggies are sold here. There are old favourites like mangoes and coconuts but if you are feeling adventurous why not try some ultra tropical fruit like rambutan, soursop, dragon fruit, jackfruit or mangosteen. Located undercover in the city at 57 Grafton Street.
Port Douglas Market: Every Saturday from 8-1pm in Anzac Park.
You’ll find lots of local wares, produce, art, jewelry and clothes at the Port Douglas markets.
Kuranda Markets: Daily 9am to 3pm.
The famous Kuranda markets are on in Kuranda Village every day of the year. There are the “Heritage” and “Original” Markets plus lots of galleries and souvenirs shops to brows though in the village itself.
Yungaburra Market: 4th Saturday of each month.
If you happen to be on the Atherton Tablelands on the 4th Saturday of any month, head over to the charming country town of Yungaburra for their markets, you will find similar wares here as you would at the Port Douglas markets
Holloways Beach Market: Every 2nd Sunday 8am – 1pm.
On every second Sunday of each month Holloways Beach market is held at the foreshore. Here you will find local crafts, fresh produce, second hand items and more.
225 locals recommend
Rusty's Market
89 Grafton StThe main Streets for shopping and dining in the city are located between Aplin & Spence Street, stretching from the Esplanade up to Cairns Central Shopping Center. See our printable map
Being in the tropics, a bit of rain wont stop our markets, just grab an umbrella or poncho and off you go!
Cairns Esplanade Market: Every Saturday 8am-4pm.
A small market held at the Cairns Esplanade near the lagoon, great for picking up locally made souvenirs.
Tank Arts Center Market: The last Sunday of the month from April – November (excl August).
This family-friendly market is a great way to spend a Sunday. Open 9-2pm they have local art, craft, produce, vintage clothing, collectables and local natural health products and treatments. Each market day from 9-12pm, tank #3 is transformed into the kids tank with organised activities for all age groups. Dates for 2014 are 27th April, 25th May, 29th June, 27th July, 28th September, 26 October and 30 November.
Rusty’s Farmers Market: Every Friday and Sat 5am-6pm and Sunday 6am-3pm.
Fresh seasonal fruit and veggies are sold here. There are old favourites like mangoes and coconuts but if you are feeling adventurous why not try some ultra tropical fruit like rambutan, soursop, dragon fruit, jackfruit or mangosteen. Located undercover in the city at 57 Grafton Street.
Port Douglas Market: Every Saturday from 8-1pm in Anzac Park.
You’ll find lots of local wares, produce, art, jewelry and clothes at the Port Douglas markets.
Kuranda Markets: Daily 9am to 3pm.
The famous Kuranda markets are on in Kuranda Village every day of the year. There are the “Heritage” and “Original” Markets plus lots of galleries and souvenirs shops to brows though in the village itself.
Yungaburra Market: 4th Saturday of each month.
If you happen to be on the Atherton Tablelands on the 4th Saturday of any month, head over to the charming country town of Yungaburra for their markets, you will find similar wares here as you would at the Port Douglas markets
Holloways Beach Market: Every 2nd Sunday 8am – 1pm.
On every second Sunday of each month Holloways Beach market is held at the foreshore. Here you will find local crafts, fresh produce, second hand items and more.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great food & beautiful setting on the waterfront with good music on the weekends.
239 locals recommend
Salt House
2 Pier Point RdGreat food & beautiful setting on the waterfront with good music on the weekends.