Tanks Arts Centre
A unique arts venue in old WWII fuel tanks near the Cairns Botanic Gardens, rated 4.7 across nearly 500 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Tanks Arts Centre sits on Collins Avenue at Edge Hill, near the Cairns Botanic Gardens — a genuinely unique arts venue housed within enormous WWII naval fuel tanks. These cavernous, atmospheric spaces have been transformed into galleries, performance venues and market spaces, making for one of the most distinctive cultural destinations in the tropical north.
The appeal is that combination of remarkable, character-filled spaces and a vibrant program: art exhibitions, live music and performances, and the popular Tanks Market days, all set within the dramatic industrial heritage of the old fuel tanks, surrounded by rainforest near the Botanic Gardens. It's a one-of-a-kind venue with real atmosphere.
With a 4.7 rating from nearly 500 reviews, it's a much-loved destination. The exhibitions, performances, market days and events all have their own programs, hours and ticketing, so it's worth checking what's on before a special visit — and pairing it with the adjacent Cairns Botanic Gardens to make a full outing of the Edge Hill cultural precinct.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 09:00 – 16:30
- TuesdayToday
- 09:00 – 16:30
- Wednesday
- 09:00 – 16:30
- Thursday
- 09:00 – 16:30
- Friday
- 09:00 – 16:30
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 14:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 14:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 86
- Popularity
- 82
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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