Cairns Sights

  1. Cairns Museum

    Cairns Museum has some interesting historical displays on life in the Far North. Run by the Cairns Historical Society, it's housed in the beautiful School of Arts building, which dates back to 1907 and features a lovely wide verandah typical of local architecture. While it won't blow you away, there are some interesting historical displays of Cairns and its surrounds.

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  2. Cairns Regional Gallery

    Cairns Regional Gallery, in a gorgeous heritage building, is worth a wander. Exhibitions reflect the consciousness of the region, with an emphasis on indigenous art. The permanent collection includes works by Brett Whiteley, Russell Drysdale and Donald Friend.

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  3. Tjapukai Cultural Park

    Owned and run by indigenous Australians, the terrific Tjapukai Cultural Park combines interesting aspects of indigenous culture with show biz. It includes the Creation Theatre, which tells the story of creation using giant holograms and actors; there's also a Dance Theatre, as well as boomerang- and spear-throwing demonstrations (have a go!). The shop has authentic work from across the country.

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