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Cairns Museum

The Cairns Museum showcases the Cairns Historical Society’s collection of objects, photographs and archival records. This collection holds the memories of the people, places, events and changing environment of Cairns and Far North Queensland.

Address: Cairns School of Arts Building, corner Lake and Shields Streets
Hours: Mon-Sat 10AM-4PM
Price: Adult $10, child (under 14) $5, family (2 parents or grandparents + 2 kids) $25, pensioner/senior/concession $8
Website: cairnsmuseum.org.au (opens in a new tab)

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The Woolshed
The Woolshed Chargrill & Saloon Bar
If you are looking for a place to find all the travellers, go to the Woolshed in downtown Cairns.
Do
Tandem Cairns
Offers tandem skydives.
$244 for a dive, $295 for a dive
Eat
Perrotta's At The Gallery
If you want to escape from several evenings touring the bar and grill places, Perotta's is just off the Esplanade and does more sophisticated Western food. Try the French toast with roast pear for breakfast.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner approximately $25
See
Cairns Regional Gallery
Located in a heritage building in the city centre, the Cairns Regional Gallery is the region's premier destination for exhibitions featuring historical and contemporary art by leading regional, national and international artists.
Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM, Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun 10AM-2PM$5