Sightseeing
5 min walk across the mall.
Stroll along viewing the birdlife. Swim in the lagoon, sunbake on the beach, shop at the saturday markets. Cosmopolitan Restaurants to choose from.
281 locals recommend
Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
54 EsplanadeStroll along viewing the birdlife. Swim in the lagoon, sunbake on the beach, shop at the saturday markets. Cosmopolitan Restaurants to choose from.
Cable car takes you up the hill to Kuranda, through the canopy of the rainforest. Very special when rainy.
284 locals recommend
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
6 Skyrail DrCable car takes you up the hill to Kuranda, through the canopy of the rainforest. Very special when rainy.
Boomerang Restaurant, Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
4 Skyrail Drive Must see.
Wonderful food at old railway station. Can be picked up here to go up to Kuranda.
24 locals recommend
Kamerunga Road at Freshwater Railway Station
Wonderful food at old railway station. Can be picked up here to go up to Kuranda.
Esplanade
EsplanadePretty Drive along coast to Port Douglas
Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas
Port Douglas RoadBreakfast with the Birds. Kangaroos, Koala etc.
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
Captain Cook Highwayon the way to port douglas
Reef Fleet Terminal
LOT 2 Spence Streetboats take you to islands.
Kuranda Terminal station
LOT 701 Arara StRed Arrow Circuit Lookout
46-62 Collins Aveview of cairns and ocean. next to Botanical Gardens.
Lake Eacham
Lake Barrine Rainforest Cruise and Teahouse
Lake Barrine AccessCurtain Fig Tree
Yungaburra Markets
4 Maple Stmarkets, folk festival
Tinaroo Dam
Shopping
The local Supermarket where we shop. Not a big complex but you can get your groceries buy a dress go to the doctors or the chemist.
9 locals recommend
Redlynch Central Shopping Centre (Larsen St) station
The local Supermarket where we shop. Not a big complex but you can get your groceries buy a dress go to the doctors or the chemist.
Cairns Central Shopping Centre
21 McLeod StBig Mall in the City.
Rusty's Market
89 Grafton Stlocal fruit vegetables, clothes, food.
Arts & Culture
Australian theatre and art. Shop for handmade Jewellery and Art. Pop next door to Pop and Co Tapa's Music Bar.
9 locals recommend
Centre of Contemporary Arts Cairns
96 Abbott StAustralian theatre and art. Shop for handmade Jewellery and Art. Pop next door to Pop and Co Tapa's Music Bar.
Cairns Art Gallery
40 Abbott StArt Gallery by day Performing Arts at night. http://www.tanksartscentre.com/whats-on
Next to Red Arrow Walk up hill and Botanical Gardens.
190 locals recommend
Tanks Arts Centre
46 Collins AveArt Gallery by day Performing Arts at night. http://www.tanksartscentre.com/whats-on
Next to Red Arrow Walk up hill and Botanical Gardens.
Food Scene
Splash Seafood Restaurant
103 Esplanadeon the Esplanade. Seafood locally caught.
Simply Italian
34 EsplanadeLimberlost Garden Centre
113 Old Smithfield RdAround the corner delicious.
Just around the corner. Eat at the station or in the old carriages.
8 locals recommend
Freshwater Station
Just around the corner. Eat at the station or in the old carriages.
good food on open air deck overlooking marina and ocean view
55 locals recommend
Yorkeys Knob Boating Club
29 Buckley Stgood food on open air deck overlooking marina and ocean view
Trinity Beach Tavern
Vasey Esplanadeocean views
Palm Cove
views of double island. shops and food.
open air, cool, surrounded by plants. good chicken fillo.
112 locals recommend
Botanic Gardens Restaurant & Cafe
LOT 400 Collins Aveopen air, cool, surrounded by plants. good chicken fillo.
casual dining outdoors, cosmopolitan food. great view of ocean.
46 locals recommend
Mondo on the Waterfront
34 Esplanadecasual dining outdoors, cosmopolitan food. great view of ocean.
Perrotta's at the Gallery
38 Abbott Stjust beside Art Gallery
Dundees on the Waterfront
1 Marlin Parademarina view, amazing seafood.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Pier Bar
1 Pier Point RdOn the Esplanade. Fabulous view with great live bands and DJs.
Built over the water on the esplanade. Exceptional food. Impressive live bands and DJs.
239 locals recommend
Salt House
2 Pier Point RdBuilt over the water on the esplanade. Exceptional food. Impressive live bands and DJs.
The Reef Hotel Casino
35-41 Wharf Stgood music, day or night.
TAB
411 Kamerunga Rdlocal pub with good food and music
Elixir Music Bar
92 Abbott StEntertainment & Activities
Event Cinemas Cairns Central
21 McLeod StEvent Cinemas Cairns City
108 Grafton StreetSkydive Cairns
11 Spence StreetGetting Around
BICYCLE Rates- good for riding short distances but too hot in summer to ride too far.
24 hrs $11
SCOOTER rates
24 Hrs $87
2 Days $134
3 Days $186
4 Days $52 p/day
Cairns Scooter and Bicycle Hire
47 Shields StBICYCLE Rates- good for riding short distances but too hot in summer to ride too far.
24 hrs $11
SCOOTER rates
24 Hrs $87
2 Days $134
3 Days $186
4 Days $52 p/day
Hyundai Getz hire for as little as $45 per day
Pushbikes $17 per day.
take an easy ride through Cairns’ inner city hot spots?
explore Cairns beautiful Esplanade, botanic gardens and marina areas!
Bike, helmets (compulsory) and bike locks
10 locals recommend
Mini Car Rentals
134 Sheridan StHyundai Getz hire for as little as $45 per day
Pushbikes $17 per day.
take an easy ride through Cairns’ inner city hot spots?
explore Cairns beautiful Esplanade, botanic gardens and marina areas!
Bike, helmets (compulsory) and bike locks
Budget Car & Truck Rental Cairns Airport
Airport Avenue drive from airport from $49 a day.
Cairns City Bus Station Platform 1
110 Lake St.half hour bus 123 into the city