Fun things to do in Cairns (AU)
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Cairns Night Markets (Market)
54-60 Abbott St Cairns City QLD 4870 AustraliaCairns Night Markets is most popular around 7 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1 hour here. It's most quiet on Mondays.
Each night when the sun sets,The world famous Cairns Night Markets come alive.The Cairns Night Markets are and have been a part of the Cairns night time activities since 1991. Featuring over seventy retail outlets and home to a myriad of food options, Cairns Night Markets are the perfect place to grab dinner and hunt for a bargain. it's fully air-conditioned permanent markets, so you can shop or wonder around in comfort every day of the year.
For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.
Cairns Central Shopping Centre (Shopping center)
1/21 McLeod St Cairns City QLD 4870 AustraliaCairns Central Shopping Centre is most popular around 12 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Thursdays.
Cairns Central is Cairns' largest shopping centre and Far North Queensland's leading lifestyle, entertainment and fashion destination.
For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.
Dundees on the Waterfront (Seafood restaurant)
1 Marlin Parade Cairns City QLD 4870 AustraliaDundees on the Waterfront is most popular around 8 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.
Dundee's on the Waterfront is open 7 days a week for lunch (last order at 2.30pm) and dinner (last order at 9.30pm). Dundee's specialises in sumptuous creations of tender Australian Grilled beef, the freshest of seafood, pastas, salads, crocodile, kangaroo, emu and deserts that do so much more than just impress. It's all about the taste.
You'll love the waterfront and mountain views because we're right on the boardwalk.
For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.
Muddy's Cafe (Cafe)
174 Esplanade Cairns City QLD 4870 AustraliaMuddy's Cafe is most popular around 10 AM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1 hour here. It's most quiet on Mondays.
Relaxed waterfront dining at it's best...at Muddy's Cafe :)
For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.
Cock & Bull (Beer)
6 Grove St Cairns North QLD 4870 AustraliaCock & Bull is most popular around 7 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.
Enjoying a big, hearty meal at the Cock & Bull is a Cairns tradition. Since 1988, this iconic Cairns pub offers patrons the charm and style of a traditional English tavern, the atmosphere of a vibrant country bar and a décor that is unique… alone worth a visit! Famous for value with quick and friendly service!
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Villa Romana (Italian restaurant)
99 Esplanade Cairns City QLD 4870 AustraliaVilla Romana is most popular around 7 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.
This is the Cairns Italian restaurant, for lovers of fresh and fabulous Mediterranean cuisine. Combining traditional and innovative Italian ingredients and recipes, our tempting homestyle menu is complemented by a daily specials board. Villa, as it’s known by the locals, delivers the freshest meats, seafoods and local produce, enjoyed by guests from around the world. Family owned and operated since 1999, Villa is open 7 days a week, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner from 6.30am till late.
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