Must-see shopping in Cairns & Far North Queensland

  • Rusty's Markets

    Cairns

    No weekend in Cairns is complete without a visit to this busy, vibrant multicultural market. Weave (and taste) your way through piles of seasonal tropical…

  • Honey House

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    A Kuranda institution since 1959, this heavenly honey shop is worth a look, whether or not you have a sweet tooth. Kids will marvel at the glass-enclosed…

  • Night Markets

    Cairns

    Head here if your supply of shark-bite T-shirts is running low, or you need your name engraved on a grain of rice. It's souvenir city, but worth a stroll…

  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre

    Cairns

    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…

  • Spencer & Murphy Booksellers

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Bookish types will love Spencer & Murphy Booksellers, a house transformed into a shop and packed with new and secondhand books. The owner is a hunter and…

  • Kuranda Arts Co-Op

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    The creative heart of Kuranda beats at the Kuranda Arts Co-Op, where local artists exhibit and sell everything from fine pottery to flowing, Kuranda…

  • Ngarru Gallery

    Port Douglas

    Indigenous art from across Australia, including from Arnhem Land and the Western Desert, lightly fills this beautiful space. Some is for collectors, other…

  • Canopy Art

    Cairns

    Although the gallery has closed, Canopy Art still operates an online gallery and shop showcasing prints, paintings, sculptures and weavings of Indigenous…

  • Crackerbox Palace

    Cairns

    This treasure trove of all things vintage has been luring in the locals for more than 20 years. It's crammed full of one-off clothes, furniture, records,…

  • Aladdin's Other Cave

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    In a large shed called the Chalet, Aladdin's is a vintage bric-a-brac shop packed with clothing, collectibles, furniture, retro stuff, you name it. Great…

  • Doongal Aboriginal Art

    Cairns

    Stocks authentic artworks, boomerangs, didgeridoos and other traditional artefacts by local and Central Australian Indigenous artists. Worldwide shipping…

  • Palm Cove Markets

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Browse more than 130 stalls for local handicrafts, offbeat souvenirs and regional produce. Live entertainment, food stalls and kids' activities to boot.

  • Crystalbrook Marina Market

    Port Douglas

    This fun weekly market on the marina boardwalk features souvenirs, food stalls and live music, but it's pretty soulless and small out of season.

  • Port Douglas Markets

    Port Douglas

    PD's Sunday market is legendary for its locally made crafts and jewellery, healthcare products, local tropical fruits and fresh produce.

  • Perrin Clarke Photography

    Port Douglas

    Stunning photography from Far North Queensland, available for printing in a conveniently wide range of sizes and formats.

  • Makin' Whoopie

    Cairns

    This sweet little shop has oodles of locally crafted goodies, including art, curios, pottery, homewares and jewellery.

  • Smithfield Shopping Centre

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    This large shopping centre services the northern beaches area with two supermarkets and speciality stores galore.

  • Clifton Village Shopping Centre

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Mid-sized shopping centre with a supermarket (open later hours); on the highway by the turn-off to Clifton.

  • Palm Cove Shopping Village

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Has a post office, small supermarket, boutiques, restaurants and a newsagent. Free undercover parking.

  • Laura Store & Post Office

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    You can fuel up at the Laura Store & Post Office. Petrol, ice and basic groceries are sold here.