Cairns Botantic Gardens

The Flecker Botanic Gardens were created in 1886 and covers an area of 38 hectares

Cairns Aquarium

The Cairns Aquarium is located at 5 Florence Street, one block up from the Esplanade.

Other CBD Dining

Unfortunately, one block back from the CBD most of the shops have the legacy of a tropical environment design with a major step in front of them. Some options do exist.

Cairns Night Market

Running between the Esplanade and Abbott Street is the Cairns Night market

Esplanade Dining Precinct

Opposite the lagoon in the Esplanade, between Sheilds and Florence Streets is another major dining precinct catering for a wide range of budgets.

Fogarty Park

Fogarty Park is an outdoor performance venue with stage an amphitheatre

Reef Casino

At the city end of the pier precinct is the Reef Casino

Reef Fleet Terminal

The Reef Fleet Terminal is located at the end of Pier Point Road.

Harbour Boardwalk

On the inlet side of the point, the boardwalk continues along the edge of the harbour.

The Salt House

At the end of the Jetty next to the Cairns Sailing Club is the Salt House with spectacular views over both Trinty inlet and the Harbour.