Framed by mountain ranges and the Coral Sea, it is the gateway to Queensland’s tropical north, close to islands, coral reefs (Great Barrier Reef) and the world’s oldest surviving tropical rainforest (Daintree Rainforest. Along a scenic coastal road heading north toward Port Douglas lie a series of beaches, including Machans, Holloways, Trinity Yorkeys Knob, Palm Cove and Ellis....
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Bazaars
Mud Markets on weekends - Held every Saturday and Sunday, stalls at the Mud Markets provide a variety of gift options for visitors
Night Markets - Situated on the Esplanade, a host of great novelties and souvenirs are available, and the adjacent Nite Market Food Court, offers cuisines and flavors from all over the world
Rusty’s - Open from Friday to Sunday, it provides locally grown produce and exotic fruits at very reasonable prices
Cairns Esplanade Markets - Open on Saturdays’ from 8:00am - 4:00pm with colourful stalls offering a variety of local arts and crafts
Islamic Services
Some Halal restaurants and take-aways
Shopping Complexes / Centres
Cairns Central - Offers an extensive range of stores and services in a dynamic, safe and convenient environment
Esplanade - A world-class facility incorporating grassy picnic areas, walking tracks, public barbeques, children’s playgrounds, shops and restaurants
Orchid Plaza - One of Cairns’ favourite shopping villages, provides a wide range of retail stores and eateries
Pier Marketplace - A wonderful place to shop or to just stroll. Numerous stalls offer souvenirs, food, fashion and anything else you can imagine in a lifestyle experience where shopping meets the reef
Temperature Chart
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Max Temp (°C)
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Min Temp (°C)
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Rainy Days
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14
Time Zone
GMT +10
Weather
A tropical climate with hot and humid summers and mild dry winters.
