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Things to do in Cairns this weekWednesday 14 October

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Kuranda: The ‘Culturally-Rich’ Village

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Happening now in Cairns

Visiting Cairns?Add your dates and this page leads with what’s on while you’re here.

Top 10 in Cairns this week

▶ VideoKuranda: The ‘Culturally-Rich’ VillageBang & Grind Café Spence St.CupKatesGuyala CafeCalypso ClubFlamingos Tiki BarSummer BarRainforest BoardwalkSecret GardenCairns Botanic Gardens

Sun's out in Cairns

28°C and dry today: get outside

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Food: where locals eat

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Where the hotels of Cairns send their own guests

Ah-RoomCairns City · ★ 4.4 on GoogleAnnabel's BakeryCairns North · $ · ★ 4.4 on GoogleLittle Sister Restaurant & Cocktail BarCairns City · $$ · ★ 4.5 on GoogleRestaurant Oak & Vine - CairnsCairns City · $$ · ★ 4.2 on GoogleRufusCairns City · ★ 4.8 on GoogleSalt HouseCairns City · $$ · ★ 4.3 on GoogleThe Diner CairnsCairns City · ★ 4.8 on GoogleThe Vine Room Waterfront Restaurant and BarCairns City · ★ 4.7 on Google

Hidden gems

Loved by local hotels, not yet by the crowds

Rebel Rose AustraliaCairns City · ★ 4.7 on GoogleVintage SeekerCairns City · ★ 4.8 on GoogleWild Sugar | Women's Fashion for the Wild and Free | Australian MadeCairns City · ★ 4.7 on GoogleVitality Vibe PilatesCairns City · ★ 4.9 on Google
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Cairns: what's on, answered

What's on in Cairns this weekend?

No dated events are listed for this weekend in Cairns yet.

Are there free things to do in Cairns?

Yes: parks and outdoor spots local hotels recommend, such as Cairns Botanic Gardens.

What tours can I do in Cairns?

There are 18 self-guided walking tours you can start on your phone at any time, from FreeGuides Tours.

Where do local hotels recommend eating in Cairns?

Places hotels in Cairns send their guests include Ah-Room, Annabel's Bakery, Bang & Grind Café Spence St. and CupKates, and for a drink, Calypso Club and Flamingos Tiki Bar.

How is this page put together?

It covers 14–21 October and is refreshed several times a day from the 1 hotel or hostel in Cairns that use FreeGuides, FreeGuides' own weekly research of Cairns, booking partners and public event listings, with self-guided tours from tours.freeguides.com. Times and prices come from each organiser, so check before you go.

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