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The best of Cairns, ranked

Our definitive, regularly-updated rankings — every venue hand-checked and scored by our editors.

12 Restaurants Open 7 Days a Week in Cairns
12 spots

12 Restaurants Open 7 Days a Week in Cairns

12 Cairns Restaurants Open on Mondays When Everywhere Else Closes
12 spots

12 Cairns Restaurants Open on Mondays When Everywhere Else Closes

Restaurants Worth Going To for the View in Cairns
12 spots

Restaurants Worth Going To for the View in Cairns

8 Restaurants with Proper Vegan and Vegetarian Options in Cairns
8 spots

8 Restaurants with Proper Vegan and Vegetarian Options in Cairns

6 Bars with Live Music in Cairns
6 spots

6 Bars with Live Music in Cairns

11 Cairns Restaurants That Actually Work With Kids in Tow
11 spots

11 Cairns Restaurants That Actually Work With Kids in Tow

12 Early-Opening Cafes Around Cairns to Start Your Day Right
12 spots

12 Early-Opening Cafes Around Cairns to Start Your Day Right

12 Late-Night Restaurants in Cairns & Port Douglas Worth Staying Up For
12 spots

12 Late-Night Restaurants in Cairns & Port Douglas Worth Staying Up For

Where to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Cairns
6 spots

Where to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Cairns

12 Places to Stay in Trinity Beach, Cairns
12 spots

12 Places to Stay in Trinity Beach, Cairns

Where to Stay in Palm Cove: 12 Accommodation Options
12 spots

Where to Stay in Palm Cove: 12 Accommodation Options

12 Restaurants to Try in Port Douglas
12 spots

12 Restaurants to Try in Port Douglas

12 Great Cafes in Cairns City for Your Next Coffee Run
12 spots

12 Great Cafes in Cairns City for Your Next Coffee Run

Markets in Cairns: Where to Shop Local
12 spots

Markets in Cairns: Where to Shop Local

12 Best Walks Around Cairns: From Rainforest Canopies to Coastal Trails
12 spots

12 Best Walks Around Cairns: From Rainforest Canopies to Coastal Trails

Best Dessert Spots Around Cairns and Port Douglas
12 spots

Best Dessert Spots Around Cairns and Port Douglas

12 Best Restaurants in Cairns City
12 spots

12 Best Restaurants in Cairns City

12 Wellness Venues in Cairns: Where to Find Your Next Treatment
12 spots

12 Wellness Venues in Cairns: Where to Find Your Next Treatment

Art Galleries in Cairns: Where to See Local & Indigenous Art
12 spots

Art Galleries in Cairns: Where to See Local & Indigenous Art

12 Gyms in Cairns: Find Your Fit
12 spots

12 Gyms in Cairns: Find Your Fit

12 Spas in Cairns and Surrounds for Relaxation and Wellness
12 spots

12 Spas in Cairns and Surrounds for Relaxation and Wellness

Shopping Spots Around Cairns: Where to Find What You Need
12 spots

Shopping Spots Around Cairns: Where to Find What You Need

Best Parks in Cairns: Your Guide to Green Spaces and Natural Attractions
12 spots

Best Parks in Cairns: Your Guide to Green Spaces and Natural Attractions

12 Places to Stay in Cairns: From Beachfront to City Centre
12 spots

12 Places to Stay in Cairns: From Beachfront to City Centre

Best Bakeries in Cairns and Surrounds
12 spots

Best Bakeries in Cairns and Surrounds

The Best Beaches Near Cairns: Your Local Guide
11 spots

The Best Beaches Near Cairns: Your Local Guide

12 Must-Visit Tourist Attractions Near Cairns
12 spots

12 Must-Visit Tourist Attractions Near Cairns

12 Pubs in Cairns Worth Visiting
12 spots

12 Pubs in Cairns Worth Visiting

12 Best Bars in Cairns: Where to Drink in the Tropical City
12 spots

12 Best Bars in Cairns: Where to Drink in the Tropical City

12 Essential Restaurants Around Cairns
12 spots

12 Essential Restaurants Around Cairns

12 Cafes Worth Visiting Around Cairns
12 spots

12 Cafes Worth Visiting Around Cairns