German Tucker
1-3 Coondoo St, Kuranda QLD 4881, Australia
ClosedToday 10:30 – 15:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A much-loved German food spot in Kuranda near Cairns, rated 4.5 across more than 440 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 10:00 – 15:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00 – 15:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 15:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 15:00
- Friday
- 10:00 – 15:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 15:00
- SundayToday
- 10:30 – 15:00
Why it's worth checking out
German Tucker sits on Coondoo Street in Kuranda, the charming rainforest village in the hills above Cairns. A much-loved spot specialising in German food, it's earned a strong reputation — combining quality German-style fare (think sausages and traditional treats) with a fun, characterful setting, the kind of distinctive, crowd-pleasing spot that's become a genuine favourite while exploring the village.
The appeal is that combination of tasty, authentic German-style food and a fun, welcoming setting in the lovely Kuranda village, perfect for a hearty bite, a tasty snack or a distinctive feed while exploring the rainforest village, the markets, the scenic railway and the Skyrail. A spot with a genuine specialty done well really stands out, and German Tucker has clearly won over a loyal following.
With a 4.5 rating from more than 440 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. The menu, offerings, opening hours and pricing vary, and a popular spot in a busy tourist village gets busy at peak times, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a tasty German-style bite, it's often just a matter of dropping in at German Tucker in Kuranda.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.5 from 445 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 79
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 80
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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