Best of Cairns
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AI-generated local guides to the best of Cairns: verified against public sources and updated regularly by The Daily Cairns.
Food and dining
Bars and Nightlife in Cairns: Where to Drink in the Tropical City
A guide to the best bars and nightlife in Cairns, from the Esplanade and Shields Street precincts to the Marina waterfront, Northern…
Best Asian Restaurants in Cairns: Tropical North Dining
A guide to the best Asian restaurants in Cairns, from Shields Street and Spence Street CBD dining to Manunda Vietnamese pho, Night Market…
Best Bakeries in Cairns: Sourdough, Pastries and Fresh Bread
Your local guide to best bakeries cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
Best Bars in Cairns: Rooftop, Wine Bars and Late Night Spots
Your local guide to best bars cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
Best Breakfast Spots in Cairns: Eggs, Toast and Weekend Brunch
Your local guide to best breakfast cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
Best Brunch in Cairns: Cafes Worth Lingering In
A guide to the best brunch cafes in Cairns, from Edge Hill's independent cafe strip to the Esplanade waterfront and Palm Cove's northern…
Best Brunch Spots in Cairns: Cafes, Eggs and Weekend Tables
Your local guide to best brunch spots cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
Best Burgers in Cairns: Smash, Gourmet and Local Favourites
Your local guide to best burgers cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
Best Cafes in Cairns: Coffee, Brunch and Local Roasters
Your local guide to best cafes cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
Best Coffee in Cairns: Specialty Cafes, Esplanade Culture and the Tropical Scene
A guide to the best coffee in Cairns, covering specialty cafes on Grafton Street, the Esplanade foreshore culture, the city centre…
Best Indian Restaurants in Cairns
Discover the best Indian restaurants in Cairns from Esplanade curry houses to community-facing South Indian specialists. Authentic Indian…
Best Italian Restaurants in Cairns
Find the best Italian restaurants in Cairns from the Esplanade to Edge Hill. Pasta, pizza and tropical seafood Italian-style in far North…
Best Japanese Restaurants in Cairns: Ramen, Sushi and Omakase
Your local guide to japanese restaurants cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
Best Pizza in Cairns: Wood-Fired, Neapolitan and Local Favourites
Your local guide to best pizza cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
Best Pubs in Cairns: Where to Have a Beer Across the City
Your local guide to best pubs cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
Best Restaurants in Cairns: Where to Eat in Tropical North Queensland
A guide to the best restaurants in Cairns, from Esplanade seafood and barramundi to the Night Markets and Shields Street dining precinct.
Best Rooftop Bars in Cairns: Views, Cocktails and Sundowners
Your local guide to rooftop bars cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
Best Thai Restaurants in Cairns: Where to Eat
Your local guide to thai restaurants cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
Best Vegan Restaurants in Cairns: Plant-Based Dining Across the City
Your local guide to vegan restaurants cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Cairns
Best Vietnamese restaurants in Cairns: CBD pho houses, Vietnamese noodle bars and Far North Queensland Vietnamese dining.
Budget Dining in Cairns: Cheap Eats, Night Markets and the Tropical Food Scene
A guide to budget dining in Cairns, covering the Night Markets food court, Rusty's Markets tropical fruit and produce, Spence Street Asian…
Vegan and Vegetarian Dining in Cairns: Plant-Based Options in the Tropics
A guide to vegan and vegetarian dining in Cairns, from plant-based cafes in Edge Hill and the CBD to Night Market stalls, Rusty's Markets…
Yum Cha Cairns: Best Dim Sum Restaurants and Weekend Dining
Your local guide to yum cha cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
Wellness
Best Cycling Routes in Cairns: Shared Paths, Trails and Road Rides
Your local guide to cycling routes cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
Best Day Spas in Cairns: Massage, Facials and Wellness Retreats
Your local guide to day spa cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
Best Gyms in Cairns: Weights, Classes and Fitness Centres
Your local guide to best gyms cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
Best Parks in Cairns: Esplanade Lagoon, Botanical Gardens and the Rainforest Edge
A guide to the best parks in Cairns, covering the Esplanade Lagoon free swimming, Cairns Botanic Gardens, Centenary Lakes, Crystal…
Best Pilates Studios in Cairns: Reformer, Mat and Barre Classes
Your local guide to pilates cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
Best Saunas and Ice Baths in Cairns: Recovery, Wellness and Float Centres
Your local guide to sauna cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
Best Swimming Pools in Cairns: Indoor, Outdoor and Aquatic Centres
Your local guide to swimming pools cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
Best Yoga Studios in Cairns: Vinyasa, Yin and Hot Yoga
Your local guide to yoga studios cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
Gyms and Fitness in Cairns: Staying Active in the Tropics
A guide to gyms, fitness studios and the Cairns Aquatic Centre, covering lap swimming, boutique fitness and outdoor training in the…
Real estate
Tourism
Atherton Tablelands from Cairns: Waterfalls, Lakes and Farms
A guide to the Atherton Tablelands from Cairns, covering the crater lakes, Millaa Millaa Falls, Yungaburra market and how to get there.
Daintree Rainforest from Cairns: Day Trips and What to See
A guide to visiting the Daintree Rainforest from Cairns, covering the route via Port Douglas, Cape Tribulation, Daintree Discovery Centre…
Kuranda from Cairns: Skyrail, Scenic Railway and the Rainforest Village
A guide to visiting Kuranda from Cairns via the Skyrail cableway and Kuranda Scenic Railway, including the markets, wildlife and what to…
Visiting the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns: Tours, Islands and What to Expect
A guide to visiting the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns, covering reef tours, Green Island, Fitzroy Island, snorkelling and diving options.
Weekend Getaways from Cairns: Cape Tribulation, Atherton Tablelands and the Islands
A guide to weekend getaways from Cairns, covering the Atherton Tablelands, Cape Tribulation and Daintree Rainforest, Fitzroy Island, Green…
Where to Stay in Cairns: Accommodation Guide for Visitors
A guide to the best accommodation in Cairns, from Esplanade hotels like the Pullman and Shangri-La to Northern Beaches resorts at Trinity…
Things to do
Art and Culture in Cairns: Galleries, Indigenous Art and Creative Spaces
A guide to art and culture in Cairns, covering Cairns Art Gallery, Tanks Arts Centre, KickArts, Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park and the…
Best Art Galleries in Cairns: Public Museums, Commercial Spaces and Studios
Your local guide to art galleries cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
Best Family Activities in Cairns: Great Barrier Reef, Wildlife and Rainforest Adventures
A guide to the best family activities in Cairns, covering Great Barrier Reef snorkelling, Cairns Aquarium, Hartley's Crocodile Adventures,…
Best Live Music Venues in Cairns: Pubs, Clubs and Concert Halls
Your local guide to live music venues cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
Best Markets in Cairns: Night Markets, Rusty's and Weekend Stalls
Your local guide to cairns markets. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
Best Markets in Cairns: Night Markets, Rusty's and Weekend Stalls
A guide to the best markets in Cairns, from Rusty's Markets for tropical produce to the Esplanade Night Markets and Muddy's weekend markets.
Best Museums in Cairns: History, Science and Art Collections
Your local guide to museums cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
Best Night Markets in Cairns: Street Food, Stalls and Evening Events
Your local guide to night markets cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
Best Parks in Cairns: Botanic Gardens, Reserves and Local Ovals
Your local guide to best parks cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
Best Playgrounds in Cairns: Parks and Play Spaces for Kids
Your local guide to playgrounds cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
Best Running Routes in Cairns: Parks, Trails and Road Circuits
Your local guide to running routes cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
Bushwalking Near Cairns: Best Trails, Reserves and National Parks
Your local guide to bushwalking cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
Cairns Esplanade: The Lagoon, Boardwalk and Waterfront
A guide to the Cairns Esplanade, covering the free public lagoon, boardwalk, night markets and restaurants along the Cairns waterfront.
Comedy Clubs and Stand-Up in Cairns: Where to See Live Comedy
Your local guide to comedy clubs cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
Cycling in Cairns: Paths, the Esplanade and Riding the Northern Beaches
A guide to cycling in Cairns, covering the Esplanade path, the northern beaches shared path, Smithfield mountain bike trails and hire…
Dog-Friendly Cairns: Parks, Walks and Off-Leash Areas
A guide to dog-friendly parks, walks and cafes in Cairns, covering safe exercise areas, croc-aware walking routes and where dogs are…
Dog-Friendly Parks in Cairns: Off-Leash Areas and Walking Trails
Your local guide to dog friendly parks cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
Escape Rooms in Cairns: Best Rooms, Themes and Group Bookings
Your local guide to escape rooms cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
Family-Friendly Restaurants in Cairns: Best Spots for Kids and Parents
Your local guide to family friendly restaurants cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
Free Things to Do in Cairns: Beach, Rainforest and Wildlife
A guide to the best free things to do in Cairns, from the Esplanade Lagoon and Botanic Gardens to Centenary Lakes and Palm Cove beach.
Free Things to Do in Cairns: Museums, Parks and No-Cost Events
Your local guide to free activities cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
Hiking and Walking Trails Near Cairns: Rainforest, Waterfalls and Reef
A guide to hiking and walking trails near Cairns, covering Barron Gorge, Mossman Gorge Daintree, Millaa Millaa Falls, Josephine Falls and…
Mountain Biking in Cairns: Smithfield Trails and the World-Class Dirt
A guide to mountain biking in Cairns at Smithfield Mountain Bike Park, covering trail grades, hire, UCI World Cup history and visiting in…
Rainy Day Activities in Cairns: Indoor Options in the Wet Season
A guide to rainy day activities in Cairns, covering Cairns Museum, Cairns Art Gallery, Cairns Zoom dome, shopping centres and wet season…
Swimming Holes Near Cairns: Best Natural Spots Within Day-Trip Range
Your local guide to swimming holes near cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
Things to Do in Cairns with Kids: Family Activities and Reef Adventures
A guide to family activities in Cairns, covering the Esplanade Lagoon, Cairns Zoom, Hartley's Croc Adventures, Green Island and Tjapukai…
Things to Do With Kids in Cairns: Family Activities and Attractions
Your local guide to things to do with kids cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
Waterfalls Near Cairns: Best Day Trips to Find Natural Swimming Holes
Your local guide to waterfalls near cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.