Best Arts and Culture Places in Kuranda

"The Cairns Art Gallery is one of Australia’s leading public galleries and plays host to an ever-changing program of local artists as well as exhibitions from Australian and international collections. Located in the heart of the Cairns CBD and just a five-minute walk (or bike ride) away, the not-for-profit gallery is the perfect place to explore the arts and cultures of the area. For those who love to shop, the Gallery’s shop contains a collection of souvenirs and gifts inspired by art, culture and design from Tropical North Queensland."

"While not technically all historical, the amazing Cairns Regional Gallery is housed in a Heritage Listed, old Public Curators building. Meticulously refurbished, the gallery was completed and open to the public in July 1995. This museum is the largest of its kind in regional Queensland and you have two storeys of exquisite art to peruse at your leisure, in temperature and humidity controlled comfort."

"Cairns Art Gallery is a wonderful place to spend a few hours perusing the exhibits and learning more about contemporary art and culture in the region. Located in a restored heritage building, there are changing galleries all through the year alongside a nice cafe where you can sit out on the veranda after taking in your fill of the artwork."

"An unusual place to visit, and a place you may not expect to find in tropical Cairns, is the Samurai Gallery. Collated and curated by a local enthusiast, this is the largest collection of Samurai artefacts and exhibits to be found in Australia."

"When: Last Sunday of each month, April - NovemberWhere: Tanks Arts Center, Collins Avenue, Edge Hill. Tanks Monthly Markets are a unique slice of cultural life in the tropics and a must-do event on the Cairns calendar. Everyone is invited to wander the leafy promenade, explore the site and take in the full complement of stallholders offering a blend of quality local art, craft, produce, vintage clothing, collectables and local natural health products."

"These oil tanks were built for storage during World War II but have since been converted into a spectacular art gallery. Found by the Botanic Gardens, they offer a unique experience for those with a keen interest in local art."

"Trademark Ink is a fully licensed, locally owned and managed tattoo shop in Cairns. It is fully sanitized studio that gives you a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It is also conveniently located near Cairns Central shopping complex and Cairns CBD."

"DFO is fairly new to Cairns and is located just outside the city centre and open 7 days a week. DFO Cairns is one of the only places you'll find in North Queensland which sells top brands from all over the world. You'll find Ralph Lauren, Guess, Oroton, Quicksilver as well as a number of Health, Beauty and Gift shops."

"Attractions at the Kuranda Heritage Market include:Souvenirs - from toys to well-priced opals, boomerangs, Authentic and locally painted Didgeridoos with free lessons available for everyone. For COVID-19 opening hours and more information, visit Kuranda Heritage Markets. ​Many of the above attractions can be included in your day as part of our Kuranda Scenic Railway Tour Packages."

"At the Kuranda Heritage Market, you’ll find everything from didgeridoos to boomerangs to purses made from crocodile and kangaroo leather. There you can enjoy a refreshing drink or some lunch in a beer garden surrounded by the rainforest while listening to the market buskers."

"Established over 20 years ago, the Kuranda Heritage Markets are an all-weather attraction where you can source souvenirs, arts and crafts, and other handcrafted goodies. Head to the Kuranda Heritage Markets for full details."

"Perrotta’s at the Gallery is an all-day dining option that opened in 1997. It’s earned a reputation for great coffee, excellent food, and friendly staff. Connected to Cairns Regional Gallery, enjoy feasting on its Mediterranean-inspired lunch and dinner menu, while people watch from the covered deck."

"Perotta’s at the Gallery is a charming eatery that’s part of the Cairns Art Gallery. While the menu has lots of Mediterranean-style goodies, get the burger. It’s 180g of pure, juicy Angus beef with zucchini & red onion pickle, cheddar, mayo, and crispy chips."

"A long-time stomping ground for locals, you can work off your breaky with a stroll through the free art gallery. GO THERE: 38 Abbott St, Cairns City. Sunday trading | 7am - 3pm"

"There are over 180 stores at Cairns Central Shopping Centre which makes it the largest shopping centre in Far North Queensland. There's all your favourite chain stores as well as Myer, Target, Coles JB Hi-Fi and Birch, Carroll and Coyle cinemas. You can shop all day and stop off at the food court which has a range of cuisines for you to choose from."

"Atop Cairns Central Railway Station, you'll find the region's largest shopping mall. It boasts a large supermarket (open nightly to 10pm), Kmart and a range of speciality stores selling everything from books to..."

"Home to a Myer store, one of Australia's biggest department store chains, it is jam packed with almost every type of store you could possibly think of."