Timeline
17:26
Grab a slice at La Pizza Trattoria. The smell of baking dough is enough to set the mood for the evening. The chef kneads the dough right in front of you, so you can watch the preparation before you eat.
18:06
Walk 19 minutes southwest to Cairns Aquariums. Arrive just in time to wander through the 71 exhibits and see the world's first tidal motion tank before the crowds settle in for the evening.
18:56
Find a spot near the glass facing west. At 18:56 the sun dips below the horizon, casting a final golden glow across the marine habitats and the sky.
19:26
Head 15 minutes away to Jimmys for a burger and a drink. It is open until midnight, making it a easy place to stay and chat as the night settles over Cairns.
Local tip
La Pizza Trattoria is open until 22:30 on weekdays and 23:00 on weekends, so you have plenty of time for dinner after the sunset. Jimmys is open daily until midnight.
Check before you go
- La Pizza Trattoria hours: Mo-Th 06:00-22:30; Fr-Su 06:00-23:00
- Jimmys hours: Mo-Su 11:00-24:00
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Cairns (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).