Markets of The Tropical North Queensland
There are excellent Markets in The Tropical North Queensland which all sell a combination of local art and craft, locally grown exotic fruit, veggies, flowers and souvenirs.
Rusty's Markets
Here you will find a large assorted of locally grown produce and exotic fruits
at Rusty's Markets. The market has been a fixture on the Cairns landscape for generations. Every Friday
and Saturday, many of the locals and visitors come to the markets to buy their fresh fruit and vegetables, coffee, breads, flowers,
cookies, and other arts and crafts. The market open all day Friday and until 2pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Where: Located between Grafton & Sheridan Streets, beside Gilligan's
Backpackers Hotel & Resort.
Cairns Night Markets
A great place to explore, you can find almost anything a market has here, from crocodile products to a glass
artifccts. There is also a meeting place located on the Esplanade end, where you can enjoy almost any kind of
food. Take your pick, choose Chinese food, Japanese food, Italian food, hamburgers, fish and chips and many more.
Open everyday 4:30pm - 11:00pm. Accessible through the Esplanade and Abbott Street.
Port Douglas Markets
Port Douglas Village Markets opens every Sunday, 8:00am - 2:00pm on anzac park across the Courthouse Hotel.
Gordonvale Markets
Gordonvale Cottage Markets held monthly on the first Saturday of each month, 8:00am - noon. Where: Norman Park, Gordonvale
Kuranda Markets
Kuranda Markets are held every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday from 9:00am - 3:00pm. Heritage Markets
open daily from 9:00am - 3:00pm. Where: Therwine Street, Kuranda.
Yungaburra Markets
Yungaburra Markets are held on the fourth Saturday of each month. Open from 7:30am - 12:30pm in the main street
of Yungaburra.
Atherton Markets
Atherton Markets are held on the first Saturday of each month. Open from 7:00am - close at Platypus Park, Herberton Road.
Cairns Tours - Things To Do and See in Cairns
| Cairns in a Day - Kuranda |  | Duration: 9 - 10 hours
Departs from: Cairns, Australia
Starting from
AUD $373.99 per person Cairns in a Day is the perfect way to experience the scenic highlights of Northern Queensland's rainforest and reefs. Ideal for visitors who do not want to miss enjoying the beauty of World Heritage Rainforest and the excitement and adventure of the Great Barrier Reef. If you only visit Cairns once in your lifetime, you truly do not want to forgo these sights, Cairns in a Day is the perfect tour for you. | | Book Now |
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| Hot Air Ballooning in Cairns: The Ballooning Capital of the World |  | Duration: 4.5 hrs
Departs from: Cairns, Northern Beaches, Palm Cove and Port Douglas area, Australia
Starting from
AUD $185.00 per person View a sunrise with a difference, whilst floating in a hot air balloon over the North Queensland tablelands. Spot Australian wildlife from the air as you float along above wide-open spaces and picturesque landscapes. After landing, enjoy a cross-country balloon chase followed by a hearty breakfast with champagne.
Special Offer - Receive a complimentary bottle of French Sparkling Wine per couple
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| Quicksilver Outer Great Barrier Reef Dive and Snorkel Cruise from Palm Cove |  | Duration: 10 - 11 hours
Departs from: Palm Cove and the Northern Beaches, Australia
Starting from
AUD $210.52 per person Snorkel, dive or swim - all this and more on your reef experience from Palm Cove and Northern Beaches. An air-conditioned coach will transfer you to Port Douglas where your cruise aboard the luxurious Wavepiercer catamaran departs to Agincourt Reef, on the Outer Great Barrier Reef. Spend the day viewing the kaleidoscope of marine life and intricate colored coral formations before returning to land at the end of this very special day. | | Book Now |
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| Cairns Airport Arrival Transfer |  | Duration: Varies
Departs from: Cairns, Australia
Starting from
AUD $11.00 per person Welcome to Cairns Airport. Don't arrive and wonder what to do next and how to get to your hotel - book now and let a pre schedules airport transfer take all that worry away for you! Operated with regular transfers from Cairns Airport to most Cairns city, Northern Beaches, Port Douglas, Silky Oaks Lodge, BUT ONLY with a prior bookings. Book today! | | Book Now |
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| Cairns Airport Departure Transfer |  | Duration: Varies
Departs from: Cairns, Australia
Starting from
AUD $11.00 per person Transfer from your Cairns, Northern Beaches, Port Douglas or Silky Oaks Lodge. For assured top quality timely service, make sure you arrive at Cairns Airport on time for your outward flight. Eliminate the end of vacation hassle of organizing your airport transfer now by pre booking this regular pre scheduled transfer service from your hotel to Cairns Airport. | | Book Now |
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| Hartley's Crocodile Adventures |  | Duration: 5 hours
Departs from: Cairns and Northern Beaches, Australia
Starting from
AUD $67.00 per person Hartley's Crocodile Adventures is the best place to see crocodiles in Tropical North Queensland. Hartley's also has other Australian animals and wildlife you can learn about, such as snakes, koalas and the endangered cassowary. A great afternoon out for the whole family. | | Book Now |
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| Great Barrier Reef Small Group Dive and Snorkel Tour from Cairns aboard Osprey V |  | Duration: 8.5 Hours
Departs from: Cairns, Australia
Starting from
AUD $119.00 per person Enjoy the fastest trip to the Great Barrier Reef and enjoy five hours at two exclusive, protected outer reef locations. Experience diving, snorkeling, underwater viewing or just relax on this day trip from Cairns. Don't waste your time traveling above the water, enjoy less travel time, and spend more time exploring Australia's famous Great Barrier Reef. This tour is big enough to take you to the edge and small enough to make it personal. | | Book Now |
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| Sailing Dinner Cruise from Palm Cove |  | Duration: 2.5 hours
Departs from: Palm Cove, Australia
Starting from
AUD $119.00 per person Board a luxurious catamaran - champagne in hand, strolling on the foredeck, savoring the sights of the city and the rainforest clad mountains. Enjoy a 4 course dinner while watching the sun set as you cruise waters of Cairns. | | Book Now |
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| Great Barrier Reef Day Cruise aboard MV Supercat from Cairns |  | Duration: 8 hours
Departs from: Cairns, Australia
Starting from
AUD $85.00 per person If you are looking for a day trip to the Great Barrier Reef on a high speed catamaran that is exceptional value, look no further. Offering one of the fastest day trips, the MV Supercat provides a superior and comfortable ride in almost all weather conditions. Visiting two outer reef locations at Norman and Saxon Reefs, this is an unforgettable day of fun, discovery and adventure. | | Book Now |
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| Green Island Day Trip from Cairns |  | Duration: 9.5 hours
Departs from: Cairns, Australia
Starting from
AUD $84.00 per person Spend the day on beautiful Green Island off the coast of Cairns, with its emerald rainforest and sandy beaches. Cruise to this picturesque island aboard the Big Cat where you can snorkel or dive over coral reefs, take a glass-bottomed boat tour or a semi-submersible excursion to view the amazing marine life, canoe, sail, swim or simply lay back on the white sands. A relaxing and fun day out for everyone! | | Book Now |
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| Kuranda Rail, Rainforestation and Skyrail Tour |  | Duration: 10 hours
Departs from: Cairns, Northern Beaches, Palm Cove and Port Douglas area, Australia
Starting from
AUD $204.99 per person This tour begins on an amazing journey, weaving your way to the mountain top village of Kuranda on a magnificent rail ride. Also embark on an adventure aboard the Army Duck, traveling over land and water. Then glide across the canopy of one of the world's great rainforests on a gondola cableway, stopping at a natural science center and Aboriginal cultural center in the mountaintop town of Kuranda. | | Book Now |
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| Kuranda Skyrail and Rail Tour |  | Duration: 10 hours
Departs from: Cairns, Northern Beaches and Palm Cove area
Starting from
AUD $125.00 per person Kuranda Skyrail and Rail Tour encompasses the two most spectacular ways to see Queensland's Far North. Firstly, glide over one of the worlds most beautiful rainforest aboard the Skyrail enroute to Kuranda; a picturesque mountain-top village. After exploring the town, board the Kuranda Scenic Rail and wind around curves, across bridges, and through hand hewn tunnels on your way back to Cairns. | | Book Now |
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| Cairns Tablelands, Waterfalls and Spanish Castles Tour |  | Duration: 10 hours
Departs from: Cairns and Northern Beaches, Australia
Starting from
AUD $136.00 per person Take a fantastic day trip to Lake Barrine, a large volcanic crater lake in the Atherton Tablelands and be enchanted at Paronella Park, a Spanish castle opened to the public in 1935. This tour provides great photo opportunities at locations such as the Giant Curtain Fig Tree, Lake Barrine and the Twin Kauri Pines, Millaa Milla Falls and Paronella Park. | | Book Now |
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| Quicksilver Outer Great Barrier Reef Dive and Snorkel Cruise from Cairns |  | Duration: 10 - 11 hours
Departs from: Cairns, Australia
Starting from
AUD $210.52 per person Snorkel, dive or swim - all this and more on your reef experience from Cairns. An air-conditioned coach will transfer you to Port Douglas where your cruise aboard the luxurious Wavepiercer catamaran departs to Agincourt Reef, on the Outer Great Barrier Reef. Spend the day viewing the kaleidoscope of marine life and intricate colored coral formations before returning to land at the end of this very special day. | | Book Now |
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| Australia Sightseeing Pass |  | Duration: At your leisure
Departs from: Various Cities in Australia
Starting from
AUD $367.99 per person The Diamond Pass is a revolutionary Australian sightseeing pass that will allow you to experience Australia's top vacation destinations! The sightseeing pass contains 8 coupons which you can exchange in return for 8 half day or 4 full day tours from a selection of excursions offered in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Hobart, Perth, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Cairns. It is not a group tour and is designed for you to travel independently and at your own leisure. | | Book Now |
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CAIRNS FRESHWATER ESCAPES
Stoney Creek Falls
15-20 minutes from Cairns, this small creek provides a quick and
easy escape from the hot and humid days of Cairns. There are plenty of tiny pools along the way to stop and
refresh in while absorbing the natural surrounds of the Barron Gorge National park.
Getting There: Head north via the Resevoir Road towards the suburbs of Kamerunga and Caravonica.
Turn left at the traffic lights before the Barron River bridge and head to the Rainforest Estate. Stoney Creek sits just
beyond the gate at the end of the road.
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