City Guides
City Guides
Local expert guides to the best of Cairns.
Food & Dining
- Food & 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 Beaches and live music…
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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 stalls and Japanese…
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Best Bakeries in Cairns: Sourdough, Pastries and Fresh Bread
Your local guide to best bakeries cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
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Best Bars in Cairns: Rooftop, Wine Bars and Late Night Spots
Your local guide to best bars cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
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Best Breakfast Spots in Cairns: Eggs, Toast and Weekend Brunch
Your local guide to best breakfast cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
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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 beach spots.
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Best Brunch Spots in Cairns: Cafes, Eggs and Weekend Tables
Your local guide to best brunch spots cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
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Best Burgers in Cairns: Smash, Gourmet and Local Favourites
Your local guide to best burgers cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
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Best Cafes in Cairns: Coffee, Brunch and Local Roasters
Your local guide to best cafes cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
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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 independent scene and…
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Best Indian Restaurants in Cairns
Discover the best Indian restaurants in Cairns from Esplanade curry houses to community-facing South Indian specialists. Authentic Indian dining in far North…
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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 Queensland.
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Best Japanese Restaurants in Cairns: Ramen, Sushi and Omakase
Your local guide to japanese restaurants cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
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Best Pizza in Cairns: Wood-Fired, Neapolitan and Local Favourites
Your local guide to best pizza cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
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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.
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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.
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Best Rooftop Bars in Cairns: Views, Cocktails and Sundowners
Your local guide to rooftop bars cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
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Best Thai Restaurants in Cairns: Where to Eat
Your local guide to thai restaurants cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
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Best Vegan Restaurants in Cairns: Plant-Based Dining Across the City
Your local guide to vegan restaurants cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
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Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Cairns
Best Vietnamese restaurants in Cairns: CBD pho houses, Vietnamese noodle bars and Far North Queensland Vietnamese dining.
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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 restaurants and the…
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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 produce and Thai and…
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Yum Cha Cairns: Best Dim Sum Restaurants and Weekend Dining
Your local guide to yum cha cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
Things To Do
- 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 Cairns Indigenous…
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Best Art Galleries in Cairns: Public Museums, Commercial Spaces and Studios
Your local guide to art galleries cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
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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, the Wildlife Dome…
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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.
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Best Markets in Cairns: Night Markets, Rusty's and Weekend Stalls
Your local guide to cairns markets. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
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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.
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Best Museums in Cairns: History, Science and Art Collections
Your local guide to museums cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
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Best Night Markets in Cairns: Street Food, Stalls and Evening Events
Your local guide to night markets cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
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Best Parks in Cairns: Botanic Gardens, Reserves and Local Ovals
Your local guide to best parks cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
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Best Playgrounds in Cairns: Parks and Play Spaces for Kids
Your local guide to playgrounds cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
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Best Running Routes in Cairns: Parks, Trails and Road Circuits
Your local guide to running routes cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
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Bushwalking Near Cairns: Best Trails, Reserves and National Parks
Your local guide to bushwalking cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
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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.
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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.
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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 options.
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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 welcome.
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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.
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Escape Rooms in Cairns: Best Rooms, Themes and Group Bookings
Your local guide to escape rooms cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 the Atherton…
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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 wet vs dry season.
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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 cafe culture.
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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.
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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 Cultural Park.
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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.
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Waterfalls Near Cairns: Best Day Trips to Find Natural Swimming Holes
Your local guide to waterfalls near cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
Tourism
- 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.
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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 and practical tips.
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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 do in the village.
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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.
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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 Island reef access…
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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 Beach and Palm Cove.
Real Estate
Wellness
- 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.
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Best Day Spas in Cairns: Massage, Facials and Wellness Retreats
Your local guide to day spa cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
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Best Gyms in Cairns: Weights, Classes and Fitness Centres
Your local guide to best gyms cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
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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 Cascades swimming hole and…
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Best Pilates Studios in Cairns: Reformer, Mat and Barre Classes
Your local guide to pilates cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
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Best Saunas and Ice Baths in Cairns: Recovery, Wellness and Float Centres
Your local guide to sauna cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
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Best Swimming Pools in Cairns: Indoor, Outdoor and Aquatic Centres
Your local guide to swimming pools cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
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Best Yoga Studios in Cairns: Vinyasa, Yin and Hot Yoga
Your local guide to yoga studios cairns. Updated by the Daily Cairns team.
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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 tropical city.