The Pier, Cairns

The Pier sits on Pier Point Road in Cairns City, on the waterfront at the marina in the tropical-north Queensland hub. A popular shopping-and-dining precinct, it's a lovely waterfront destination — combining shops, dining and services with a gorgeous marina-front setting and lovely water views, the kind of relaxed, all-in-one spot that's a pleasant stop by the water.

The appeal is that combination of shopping, dining and a beautiful marina-front location, ideal for a browse, a meal or drinks with lovely water views, or a relaxed wander by the marina, with the waterfront, the Esplanade and reef-and-rainforest tours close by. Its lovely waterside setting and mix of retail and dining make it a pleasant destination for locals and visitors.

With a 4.2 rating from more than 5,200 reviews, it's clearly a well-used part of the waterfront. The shops, dining, services, opening hours and any events vary, so it's worth checking current details if you're after something specific — though for some shopping, a meal or a wander by the marina, you can simply head to The Pier in Cairns.