# Cairns Spots — Find your next favourite spot in Cairns

> Cairns Spots is a locals-first guide to the best of Cairns, QLD: cafes, restaurants, bars, things to do, events, neighbourhoods and places to stay. Every venue carries our own editorial Spot Score (0–100) alongside hand-written write-ups, suburb guides and curated lists — useful for understanding Cairns's venues, neighbourhoods and what's on.

## Browse by category

### Food & Drink
- [Cafes](https://cairnsspots.com/cafes) — Cafes across Cairns
- [Restaurants](https://cairnsspots.com/restaurants) — Restaurants across Cairns
- [Bars](https://cairnsspots.com/bars) — Bars across Cairns
- [Pubs](https://cairnsspots.com/pubs) — Pubs across Cairns
- [Breweries](https://cairnsspots.com/breweries) — Breweries across Cairns
- [Wineries](https://cairnsspots.com/wineries) — Wineries across Cairns
- [Cheap Eats](https://cairnsspots.com/cheap-eats) — Cheap Eats across Cairns
- [Family Friendly Restaurants](https://cairnsspots.com/family-friendly-restaurants) — Family Friendly Restaurants across Cairns
- [Dog Friendly Cafes](https://cairnsspots.com/dog-friendly-cafes) — Dog Friendly Cafes across Cairns
- [Date Night Venues](https://cairnsspots.com/date-night) — Date Night Venues across Cairns
- [Waterfront Dining](https://cairnsspots.com/waterfront-dining) — Waterfront Dining across Cairns
- [Takeaway](https://cairnsspots.com/takeaway) — Takeaway across Cairns
- [Bakeries](https://cairnsspots.com/bakeries) — Bakeries across Cairns
- [Dessert Spots](https://cairnsspots.com/dessert) — Dessert Spots across Cairns
- [Coffee](https://cairnsspots.com/coffee) — Coffee across Cairns
- [Food Trucks](https://cairnsspots.com/food-trucks) — Food Trucks across Cairns
- [Markets](https://cairnsspots.com/markets) — Markets across Cairns

### Things to Do
- [Activities](https://cairnsspots.com/activities) — Activities across Cairns
- [Family Activities](https://cairnsspots.com/family-activities) — Family Activities across Cairns
- [Kids Activities](https://cairnsspots.com/kids-activities) — Kids Activities across Cairns
- [Beaches](https://cairnsspots.com/beaches) — Beaches across Cairns
- [Parks](https://cairnsspots.com/parks) — Parks across Cairns
- [Walks](https://cairnsspots.com/walks) — Walks across Cairns
- [Lookouts](https://cairnsspots.com/lookouts) — Lookouts across Cairns
- [Museums](https://cairnsspots.com/museums) — Museums across Cairns
- [Galleries](https://cairnsspots.com/galleries) — Galleries across Cairns
- [Live Music](https://cairnsspots.com/live-music) — Live Music across Cairns
- [Events](https://cairnsspots.com/events) — Events across Cairns
- [Tourist Attractions](https://cairnsspots.com/tourist-attractions) — Tourist Attractions across Cairns
- [Hidden Gems](https://cairnsspots.com/hidden-gems) — Hidden Gems across Cairns
- [Rainy Day Activities](https://cairnsspots.com/rainy-day) — Rainy Day Activities across Cairns
- [Free Things to Do](https://cairnsspots.com/free-things-to-do) — Free Things to Do across Cairns
- [Weekend Ideas](https://cairnsspots.com/weekend-ideas) — Weekend Ideas across Cairns

### Lifestyle
- [Gyms](https://cairnsspots.com/gyms) — Gyms across Cairns
- [Wellness](https://cairnsspots.com/wellness) — Wellness across Cairns
- [Spas](https://cairnsspots.com/spas) — Spas across Cairns
- [Shopping](https://cairnsspots.com/shopping) — Shopping across Cairns
- [Coworking Spaces](https://cairnsspots.com/coworking) — Coworking Spaces across Cairns
- [Where to Stay](https://cairnsspots.com/accommodation) — Where to Stay across Cairns

## Neighbourhoods & suburbs
- [All suburbs](https://cairnsspots.com/suburbs) — Browse every Cairns neighbourhood
- [Cairns City](https://cairnsspots.com/suburb/cairns-city) — Best spots in Cairns City
- [Port Douglas](https://cairnsspots.com/suburb/port-douglas) — Best spots in Port Douglas
- [Palm Cove](https://cairnsspots.com/suburb/palm-cove) — Best spots in Palm Cove
- [Edge Hill](https://cairnsspots.com/suburb/edge-hill) — Best spots in Edge Hill
- [Kuranda](https://cairnsspots.com/suburb/kuranda) — Best spots in Kuranda
- [Trinity Beach](https://cairnsspots.com/suburb/trinity-beach) — Best spots in Trinity Beach
- [Cairns North](https://cairnsspots.com/suburb/cairns-north) — Best spots in Cairns North
- [Smithfield](https://cairnsspots.com/suburb/smithfield) — Best spots in Smithfield
- [Yorkeys Knob](https://cairnsspots.com/suburb/yorkeys-knob) — Best spots in Yorkeys Knob
- [Clifton Beach](https://cairnsspots.com/suburb/clifton-beach) — Best spots in Clifton Beach
- [Holloways Beach](https://cairnsspots.com/suburb/holloways-beach) — Best spots in Holloways Beach

## What's on
- [Upcoming events](https://cairnsspots.com/events) — Gigs, sport, theatre, festivals and family days out in Cairns
- [What's on this weekend](https://cairnsspots.com/events/this-weekend) — Events this Saturday and Sunday
- [What's on this month](https://cairnsspots.com/events/this-month) — The full month of events
- [New on Cairns Spots](https://cairnsspots.com/new) — Recently added venues

## Best-of lists
- [All curated lists](https://cairnsspots.com/best) — Editor-curated best-of guides for Cairns
- [12 Places to Stay in Trinity Beach, Cairns](https://cairnsspots.com/best/places-to-stay-trinity-beach-cairns)
- [Where to Stay in Palm Cove: 12 Accommodation Options](https://cairnsspots.com/best/where-to-stay-palm-cove-cairns)
- [12 Restaurants to Try in Port Douglas](https://cairnsspots.com/best/restaurants-port-douglas-cairns)
- [12 Great Cafes in Cairns City for Your Next Coffee Run](https://cairnsspots.com/best/best-cafes-cairns-city)
- [Markets in Cairns: Where to Shop Local](https://cairnsspots.com/best/markets-cairns)
- [12 Best Walks Around Cairns: From Rainforest Canopies to Coastal Trails](https://cairnsspots.com/best/best-walks-cairns)
- [Best Dessert Spots Around Cairns and Port Douglas](https://cairnsspots.com/best/dessert-spots-cairns-port-douglas)
- [12 Best Restaurants in Cairns City](https://cairnsspots.com/best/best-restaurants-cairns-city)
- [12 Wellness Venues in Cairns: Where to Find Your Next Treatment](https://cairnsspots.com/best/wellness-venues-cairns)
- [Art Galleries in Cairns: Where to See Local & Indigenous Art](https://cairnsspots.com/best/art-galleries-cairns)
- [12 Gyms in Cairns: Find Your Fit](https://cairnsspots.com/best/gyms-cairns)
- [12 Spas in Cairns and Surrounds for Relaxation and Wellness](https://cairnsspots.com/best/best-spas-cairns)

## Guides
- [All guides](https://cairnsspots.com/guides) — City and neighbourhood guides for Cairns
- [Cairns Nightlife: The Best Bars & Live Music](https://cairnsspots.com/guides/bars-and-nightlife)
- [Free Things to Do in Cairns](https://cairnsspots.com/guides/free-things-to-do)
- [Cairns With Kids: Family-Friendly Things to Do](https://cairnsspots.com/guides/things-to-do-with-kids)
- [The Best Coffee in Cairns](https://cairnsspots.com/guides/best-coffee)
- [Where to Eat in Cairns: The Local Food Guide](https://cairnsspots.com/guides/where-to-eat)
- [Things to Do in Holloways Beach, Cairns: The Local Guide](https://cairnsspots.com/guides/holloways-beach-guide)
- [Things to Do in Clifton Beach, Cairns: The Local Guide](https://cairnsspots.com/guides/clifton-beach-guide)
- [Things to Do in Yorkeys Knob, Cairns: The Local Guide](https://cairnsspots.com/guides/yorkeys-knob-guide)
- [Things to Do in Smithfield, Cairns: The Local Guide](https://cairnsspots.com/guides/smithfield-guide)
- [Things to Do in Cairns North, Cairns: The Local Guide](https://cairnsspots.com/guides/cairns-north-guide)
- [Things to Do in Trinity Beach, Cairns: The Local Guide](https://cairnsspots.com/guides/trinity-beach-guide)
- [Things to Do in Kuranda, Cairns: The Local Guide](https://cairnsspots.com/guides/kuranda-guide)
- [Getting here](https://cairnsspots.com/getting-here)
- [Getting around](https://cairnsspots.com/getting-around)
- [48 hours in Cairns](https://cairnsspots.com/48-hours)
- [Best time to visit](https://cairnsspots.com/best-time-to-visit)
- [Travel essentials](https://cairnsspots.com/travel-essentials)

## About
- [About](https://cairnsspots.com/about) — What Cairns Spots is and how we choose venues
- [How we create content](https://cairnsspots.com/how-we-create-content) — Our content & AI policy
- [Editorial policy](https://cairnsspots.com/editorial-policy) — How the Spot Score works and our independence
- [Map](https://cairnsspots.com/map) — Map of Cairns venues
- [Browse everything](https://cairnsspots.com/explore) — Full site index
- [Advertise](https://cairnsspots.com/advertise) — Listing & advertising options
- [Contact](https://cairnsspots.com/contact)