Fishlips Bar & Bistro

If you want to go where the locals go for seafood in Cairns, this is the place. You can try the local barramundi or be more adventurous and order the pan-fried crocodile!

Fitzroy Island

Just a short ferry ride from Cairns, this island is an outdoor adventurer’s paradise. Try windsurfing, canoeing, or snorkeling—and be sure to try one of the most delightful experiences: the rainforest walk to the mountaintop lighthouse!

Red Ochre Grill

Offering an exotic menu of local specialties, this Aussie restaurant is the place to sharpen your steak knife and cut into a grilled kangaroo sirloin.

Met Bar

A cigar only seems fitting after a hearty meal of kangaroo. The sophisticated cigar lounge here offers the perfect setting.

Wait-a-While Rainforest Tours

Many rainforest animals are nocturnal and difficult to spot during the day. If you’re a little nocturnal yourself, consider one of these tours designed to maximize wildlife encounters. They start at 3 p.m. and end around 11 p.m.

Barfly

A free entertainment newspaper, Barfly is published every Thursday and will guide you to the after-hours hot spots and local music scene in Cairns. Be sure to pick one up.

Fishing Cairns

Cairns is the black marlin capital of the world. Whether you want to reel in one of these giant fish or try your skill against a barracuda or a tiger shark, this outfit can get you to the secret spots.

Cairns Esplanade

Get a taste of local life as well as a little exercise at this Cairns focal point. Go for a morning jog, join families flying kites, or take a swim in the lagoon.

Kuranda Railway

For breathtaking views of tropical rainforests and spectacular waterfalls, take this relaxing hour-and-a-half train ride. You’ll hear fascinating commentary as your train makes its way through 15 tunnels and over 40 bridges.

Reef House Day Spa

Visit this spa in the Sebel Reef House Hotel for a little rejuvenation. The Kodo Body Massage—a rhythmic massage using ancient Aboriginal techniques—should do the trick.

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