Food Scene
Little funky Café in the middle of town ,generous size meals cooked to perfection and at very reasonable prices .It does get busy at times as it is so good and is only open for breakfast and lunch , but have never been disappointed with any of my visits .
35 locals recommend
The Lillipad Cafe
72 Grafton StLittle funky Café in the middle of town ,generous size meals cooked to perfection and at very reasonable prices .It does get busy at times as it is so good and is only open for breakfast and lunch , but have never been disappointed with any of my visits .
Drinks & Nightlife
Always something going on at the Casino ,get caught up with the excitement of the tables and the Pokies either playing or just watching as small fortunes are won and lost.
There are a couple of restaurants and cafes in the Casino as well as some well used bars .
Enjoy the live music that plays at the 360 bar with Fridays and Saturdays being the most popular .
87 locals recommend
The Reef Hotel Casino
35-41 Wharf StAlways something going on at the Casino ,get caught up with the excitement of the tables and the Pokies either playing or just watching as small fortunes are won and lost.
There are a couple of restaurants and cafes in the Casino as well as some well used bars .
Enjoy the live music that plays at the 360 bar with Fridays and Saturdays being the most popular .
Entertainment & Activities
World class lagoon style swimming pool which is free and caters for all abilities and ages has become an iconic feature of Cairns
281 locals recommend
Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
54 EsplanadeWorld class lagoon style swimming pool which is free and caters for all abilities and ages has become an iconic feature of Cairns
Parks & Nature
Close to the city and the Botanical Gardens the Red arrow is popular with both the nature lovers and the fitness conscious .
There are three main tracks with differing grades and lengths with the most popular being the Red Arrow .
There are also a number of lookouts along the track which overlook the city ,the ocean and the Airport
103 locals recommend
Red Arrow Circuit Lookout
46-62 Collins AveClose to the city and the Botanical Gardens the Red arrow is popular with both the nature lovers and the fitness conscious .
There are three main tracks with differing grades and lengths with the most popular being the Red Arrow .
There are also a number of lookouts along the track which overlook the city ,the ocean and the Airport
Arts & Culture
Discover the story of Australia's Indigenous people
130 locals recommend
Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
Discover the story of Australia's Indigenous people
Shopping
The Night Markets are open till late and offer a wide array of gifts ,local craft ,food and even massages great place to wander around for a couple of hours
155 locals recommend
Cairns Night Markets
54-60 Abbott StThe Night Markets are open till late and offer a wide array of gifts ,local craft ,food and even massages great place to wander around for a couple of hours