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Cairns
If you're wondering what to do in Cairns, you'll soon be impressed as it is one of Queensland, Australia's most popular tourism hot spots. The tropical climate in Cairns ensures you will have great weather to enjoy all the adventure activities the region is famous for. As a gateway for people wanting to visit the Great Barrier Reef and Far North Queensland, Cairns serves as a wonderful springboard to other cities in Australia as well as being a lovely city and region in itself! Its proximity to the Coral Sea is another gift that travellers are also easily able to take advantage of!
Stay on land to relax at the beaches and in your holiday accommodation, or take a trip out to the magical Great Barrier Reef for snorkeling, scuba diving and scenic boat cruises. This coral reef is one of the world’s largest reefs with heritage listing and is one of the seven wonders of the natural world. A Daintree or Kuranda experience is also a must, with many eco adventure activities taking place inside the Daintree. If you’re looking for what to do in Cairns, have a look through our catalogue of products below and book your experience today. In addition, if you're looking for information on what to do in Queensland as a whole, as well as a guide on Cairns itineraries to make the most of short stays, be sure to check out our information pages!
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Shopping in Cairns
Cairns has a wonderful variety of shopping which range from market stalls to large shopping centres.
Shopping Centres
Cairns Central
A shopping centre with a variety of specialty stores, department stores and much more.
Address: Cnr McLeod & Spence Sts, Cairns
Phone: 07 4041 4111DFO Cairns
A bargain hunter's paradise. Find your favorite brands here minus the expensive price tag. This is a great place for guilt free splurging.
Address: 274 Mulgrave Rd, Cairns
Phone: 07 4051 7444Smithfield Centre
Find the latest fashions, browse through specialty stores or relax at a trendy cafe. There are also numerous banks and ATMs present here.
Address: Cnr Captain Cook & Kennedy Hwys, Smithfield
Phone: 07 4038 1006Stockland Cairns__
This centre has over 125 specialty retailer and a number of major stores for you to choose from.
Address: 537 Mulgrave Rd, Cairns
Phone: 07 4054 3066The Pier
Stroll through to find a multitude of retailers, trendy cafes and specialty stores while enjoying the stunning ocean views.
Address: Pier Point Rd, Cairns
Phone: 07 4051 7244
Markets
Cairns Night Markets
Held 7 days a week from 5pm to 11pm this is an experience that should not be missed. Wander through the great variety of stalls, sampling local delicacies and picking up a variety of treasures that can be found here.
Address: 71-75 The Esplanade, Cairns
Phone: 07 4051 7666Cairns Mud Markets
Held every Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 3pm, this is a great place to pick up handmade items, handcrafts and organic produce.
Address: Pier Marketplace Mall, Marlin Marina, Cairns City
Phone: 07 4051 7244City Place Markets
This market is held from Monday to Friday from 9am to 4.30pm. You will find a variety of stalls with local handmade jewellery, handcrafts, clothes, skincare products and much more.
Address: Cairns CBD, Cairns City
Phone: 07 4044 3715Rusty's Market
This market is extremely popular, due to its carnival like atmosphere colourful stalls and variety of fresh produce, delicatessens, specialty products, excellent local food and much more. The market is held on the following Fridays 5am to 6pm, Saturdays 6am to 3pm and Sundays 6am to 2pm.
Address: Grafton & Sheridan Sts, Cairns
Phone: 07 4051 5100
