Sandy’s guidebook
Adventure
If it's adventure you are looking for don't miss this section of the guidebook.
Great food, fast friendly service and very affordable. Only a 5 minute drive along Kamarunga Road.
23 locals recommend
Siam Orchid Spicy
21 Kamerunga RdGreat food, fast friendly service and very affordable. Only a 5 minute drive along Kamarunga Road.
Noa offers a friendly and relaxing atmosphere located in trendy Edgehill with tasty share platters and a large choice of beverages to suit your pallet. Only 5 minutes walk from the Botanical Gardens.
110 locals recommend
NOA Eat Drink Share
1 Pyne StNoa offers a friendly and relaxing atmosphere located in trendy Edgehill with tasty share platters and a large choice of beverages to suit your pallet. Only 5 minutes walk from the Botanical Gardens.
As Cairns’ only truly French restaurant, we consider your visit an indulgent journey of the senses. We pride ourselves on being delightfully, authentically, classically French, yet always affordable and fitting in with smart casual tropical dining.
17 locals recommend
C'est Bon Cairns
20 Lake StAs Cairns’ only truly French restaurant, we consider your visit an indulgent journey of the senses. We pride ourselves on being delightfully, authentically, classically French, yet always affordable and fitting in with smart casual tropical dining.
Ozmosis cafe kitchen is casual dining with high class food. If you are looking for a great meal treat yourself at Osmosis. Located 5 minutes walk from the Botanic Gardens.
104 locals recommend
Ozmosis Café Trattoria Bar
116 Collins AveOzmosis cafe kitchen is casual dining with high class food. If you are looking for a great meal treat yourself at Osmosis. Located 5 minutes walk from the Botanic Gardens.
The Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is the largest butterfly flight aviary and exhibit in the Southern Hemisphere.
Located in the heart of Kuranda, only a short walk from Skyrail and the Kuranda Scenic Railway station, our sanctuary is home to over 1500 butterflies from a variety of species.
53 locals recommend
Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
8 Rob Veivers DrThe Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is the largest butterfly flight aviary and exhibit in the Southern Hemisphere.
Located in the heart of Kuranda, only a short walk from Skyrail and the Kuranda Scenic Railway station, our sanctuary is home to over 1500 butterflies from a variety of species.
Open every day of the year from 5pm in the Night Markets or 10am in the Food Court till late. We never close. We are the first Night Markets in Australia. Our shops often change, so although you may have visited us in the past call in again and you may be surprised what we have on offer from our 70 plus markets shops for some great last minute shopping before you fly out of Cairns.
155 locals recommend
Cairns Night Markets
54-60 Abbott StOpen every day of the year from 5pm in the Night Markets or 10am in the Food Court till late. We never close. We are the first Night Markets in Australia. Our shops often change, so although you may have visited us in the past call in again and you may be surprised what we have on offer from our 70 plus markets shops for some great last minute shopping before you fly out of Cairns.
From modest beginnings in 1975 of only half-a-dozen stalls, Rusty’s has grown into a bustling three-day event. Renown for its carnival atmosphere and colourful stallholders, Rusty’s boasts over 180 stalls featuring exotic fruit, vegetables, and flowers, sumptuous delicatessens with fresh breads, diary, and seafood, a host of international food and beverage stalls, an abundance of bric-a-brac and specialty products including clothing, jewellery, coffee, and chocolate ... and so much more!
225 locals recommend
Rusty's Market
89 Grafton StFrom modest beginnings in 1975 of only half-a-dozen stalls, Rusty’s has grown into a bustling three-day event. Renown for its carnival atmosphere and colourful stallholders, Rusty’s boasts over 180 stalls featuring exotic fruit, vegetables, and flowers, sumptuous delicatessens with fresh breads, diary, and seafood, a host of international food and beverage stalls, an abundance of bric-a-brac and specialty products including clothing, jewellery, coffee, and chocolate ... and so much more!
Embark on a fascinating journey of discovery over and deep into the world’s oldest continually surviving tropical rainforest.
The iconic Skyrail experience is a must do Cairns attraction that provides a truly unique perspective of Australia’s World Heritage listed tropical rain forest - immersing guests in the sights, sounds, smells and tranquillity of one of the most botanically fascinating areas on earth.
The uniqueness of the Skyrail experience is epitomised by the purpose built gondolas that offer a sustainable birds-eye view of North Queensland’s living natural wonder whose prehistoric ancestry is some 60 million years older than the Amazon.
284 locals recommend
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
6 Skyrail DrEmbark on a fascinating journey of discovery over and deep into the world’s oldest continually surviving tropical rainforest.
The iconic Skyrail experience is a must do Cairns attraction that provides a truly unique perspective of Australia’s World Heritage listed tropical rain forest - immersing guests in the sights, sounds, smells and tranquillity of one of the most botanically fascinating areas on earth.
The uniqueness of the Skyrail experience is epitomised by the purpose built gondolas that offer a sustainable birds-eye view of North Queensland’s living natural wonder whose prehistoric ancestry is some 60 million years older than the Amazon.
Welcome To Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
Located just 40 minutes north of Cairns and 25 minutes south of Port Douglas, Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is simply the best place to see crocodiles and local wildlife in Tropical North Queensland. With over 2100 metres of timber boardwalks and pathways leading you on a journey of discovery through woodlands and rainforest where you can see an array of wildlife, including beautiful tropical birds, reptiles, insects and other native fauna.
Enjoy our entertaining and educational wildlife presentations including snakes, cassowaries, koalas, crocodiles, quolls and much more. Take a boat cruise on Hartley’s Lagoon to see crocodiles and other wildlife on our melaleuca wetland. Learn about sustainable use and conservation on our Crocodile Farm tour.
197 locals recommend
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
Captain Cook HighwayWelcome To Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
Located just 40 minutes north of Cairns and 25 minutes south of Port Douglas, Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is simply the best place to see crocodiles and local wildlife in Tropical North Queensland. With over 2100 metres of timber boardwalks and pathways leading you on a journey of discovery through woodlands and rainforest where you can see an array of wildlife, including beautiful tropical birds, reptiles, insects and other native fauna.
Enjoy our entertaining and educational wildlife presentations including snakes, cassowaries, koalas, crocodiles, quolls and much more. Take a boat cruise on Hartley’s Lagoon to see crocodiles and other wildlife on our melaleuca wetland. Learn about sustainable use and conservation on our Crocodile Farm tour.
Fitzroy Island is an unspoilt tropical paradise of rainforest and beaches within the calm sheltered waters of the Great Barrier Reef. Fitzroy Island is a National Park, discover spectacular walking trails, abundant marine life, and local wildlife.
Located 45 minutes from Cairns in Tropical North Queensland, Fitzroy Island is easily reached by regular ferry transfers on the air-conditioned Fitzroy Flyer.
8 locals recommend
Fitzroy Island Resort
Fitzroy Island is an unspoilt tropical paradise of rainforest and beaches within the calm sheltered waters of the Great Barrier Reef. Fitzroy Island is a National Park, discover spectacular walking trails, abundant marine life, and local wildlife.
Located 45 minutes from Cairns in Tropical North Queensland, Fitzroy Island is easily reached by regular ferry transfers on the air-conditioned Fitzroy Flyer.
Days filled with adventure and relaxation. Dive, snorkel, windsurf, tour the Great Barrier Reef, explore the unique environments of Green Island.
109 locals recommend
Green Island Resort
Days filled with adventure and relaxation. Dive, snorkel, windsurf, tour the Great Barrier Reef, explore the unique environments of Green Island.
White Water Rafting is one of the most popular adventure activities in Cairns. Not only does it provide adrenalin pumping action, but where better to get your thrills & spills than amongst pristine World Heritage Rainforest. This unforgettable backdrop is well worth the experience in itself!
There are two main rafting rivers in Cairns - The Tully and the Barron River. The Tully River is a full day trip with rapid grades ranging from 1 - 4. The Barron River is a half day trip more suited to beginners, those who are a little less confident in the water, families, or those short of time.
8 locals recommend
White Water Rafting Cairns
27-29 Wharf StWhite Water Rafting is one of the most popular adventure activities in Cairns. Not only does it provide adrenalin pumping action, but where better to get your thrills & spills than amongst pristine World Heritage Rainforest. This unforgettable backdrop is well worth the experience in itself!
There are two main rafting rivers in Cairns - The Tully and the Barron River. The Tully River is a full day trip with rapid grades ranging from 1 - 4. The Barron River is a half day trip more suited to beginners, those who are a little less confident in the water, families, or those short of time.
Home to Australia's ONE & ONLY Bungy Tower & Giant Jungle Swing.
Located in the Rainforest 20 mins from Cairns CBD.
42 locals recommend
AJ Hackett Cairns
McGregor RoadHome to Australia's ONE & ONLY Bungy Tower & Giant Jungle Swing.
Located in the Rainforest 20 mins from Cairns CBD.
Experience the one of the worlds oldest rainforests on a paddleboard. We drift down through Kuranda’s fresh water river systems exploring the rainforest along the way. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Pacific Watersports
73a Williams EsplanadeExperience the one of the worlds oldest rainforests on a paddleboard. We drift down through Kuranda’s fresh water river systems exploring the rainforest along the way. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Join our friendly and fun crew and experience floating above the Atherton Tablelands as the morning begins.
Port Douglas is well known and popular holiday destination in Tropical North Queensland. And a very popular activity to do when you visit Port Douglas is hot air ballooning. We offer hot air balloon rides with daily transfers from Port Douglas accommodation.
Hot Air Balloon Port Douglas
30 Macrossan StJoin our friendly and fun crew and experience floating above the Atherton Tablelands as the morning begins.
Port Douglas is well known and popular holiday destination in Tropical North Queensland. And a very popular activity to do when you visit Port Douglas is hot air ballooning. We offer hot air balloon rides with daily transfers from Port Douglas accommodation.
Explore Australia’s natural origins. Lush green rainforest used to cover the entire Australian continent. Today, it’s only found right here around Cairns. This tour and the Wet Tropics Rainforest delivers spectacular scenery and a landscape of rugged mountains, steep ravines, winding rivers and ancient trees.
Waterfall Wanderers
36 Okeefe StreetExplore Australia’s natural origins. Lush green rainforest used to cover the entire Australian continent. Today, it’s only found right here around Cairns. This tour and the Wet Tropics Rainforest delivers spectacular scenery and a landscape of rugged mountains, steep ravines, winding rivers and ancient trees.