Cairns, QLD
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- Weather in Cairns
- Air Quality
- Sun & Moon
- Surf & Sea
- Food & Drink
- Health Services
- Schools
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping
- Fuel Stations
Right now: 29.4°C in Cairns. Full 7-day forecast →
Local news
- Four vehicles stolen across Cairns suburbs; police seek help — Cairns
- Smithfield man charged after stolen tip truck rampage from Mount Peter to Tolga — Cairns
- Four vehicles stolen across Far North Queensland, police seek help — Cairns
- Barron man, 20, dies in single-vehicle crash on Captain Cook Highway — Cairns
- Trinity Beach woman Lisa Arnold, 64, not found; Coroner report being prepared — Cairns
- Missing South Mission Beach woman found safe and well — Cairns
National news
- Noel Whittaker says RBA rate rise feels like a recession for households
- RBA lifts cash rate to 4.85%, highest level since 2008
- Labor primary vote slumps as Albanese attends CHOGM in Caribbean
- Pauline Hanson hits out at planned Remembrance Day school walkouts
- Labor and Coalition level at 50-50 on two-party preferred in YouGov poll
Air Quality in Cairns
Live air quality for Cairns, QLD, updated daily. Right now the air quality index (US AQI) in Cairns is 50 — good. Below is the outlook for the next five days: daily maximums for fine particles (PM2.5), coarse particles (PM10), ozone and nitrogen dioxide, all in µg/m³.
| Date | PM2.5 | PM10 | Ozone | NO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-12 | 8.8 | 13.1 | 50.0 | 2.8 |
| 2026-11-13 | 9.0 | 14.4 | 62.0 | 3.1 |
| 2026-11-14 | 12.7 | 20.9 | 64.0 | 2.9 |
| 2026-11-15 | 11.6 | 18.9 | 59.0 | 4.7 |
| 2026-11-16 | 7.9 | 12.8 | 47.0 | 4.5 |
Air quality data for Cairns (4870) is sourced from Open-Meteo and refreshed every day.
Sun & Moon in Cairns
Sunrise and sunset times for Cairns, QLD over the next fortnight, including day length, peak UV index and the moon phase for each date. Times are local (Australia/Brisbane).
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Max UV | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-12 | 05:34 | 18:26 | 12h 51m | 9.45 | Waxing Crescent |
| 2026-11-13 | 05:34 | 18:27 | 12h 52m | 9.5 | Waxing Crescent |
| 2026-11-14 | 05:34 | 18:27 | 12h 53m | 9.5 | Waxing Crescent |
| 2026-11-15 | 05:34 | 18:28 | 12h 53m | 9.55 | Waxing Crescent |
| 2026-11-16 | 05:33 | 18:28 | 12h 54m | 9.5 | First Quarter |
| 2026-11-17 | 05:33 | 18:29 | 12h 55m | 9.55 | First Quarter |
| 2026-11-18 | 05:33 | 18:29 | 12h 56m | 9.45 | First Quarter |
| 2026-11-19 | 05:33 | 18:30 | 12h 56m | 9.25 | First Quarter |
| 2026-11-20 | 05:33 | 18:30 | 12h 57m | 9.05 | Waxing Gibbous |
| 2026-11-21 | 05:33 | 18:31 | 12h 57m | 3.9 | Waxing Gibbous |
| 2026-11-22 | 05:33 | 18:31 | 12h 58m | 6.4 | Waxing Gibbous |
| 2026-11-23 | 05:33 | 18:32 | 12h 59m | 8.3 | Full Moon |
| 2026-11-24 | 05:33 | 18:33 | 12h 59m | 9.45 | Full Moon |
| 2026-11-25 | 05:33 | 18:33 | 13h 0m | 9.5 | Full Moon |
Sun times for Cairns (4870) are calculated for -16.9186, 145.7781 and refreshed daily.
Surf & Sea in Cairns
Surf and sea conditions for Cairns, QLD: the seven-day swell outlook, with maximum wave height, dominant swell direction and wave period for each day.
| Date | Max wave | Direction | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-12 | 0.76 m | E | 5.4 s |
| 2026-11-13 | 0.68 m | ENE | 5.35 s |
| 2026-11-14 | 0.56 m | ENE | 5.5 s |
| 2026-11-15 | 0.42 m | ENE | 5.6 s |
| 2026-11-16 | 0.36 m | ENE | 5.6 s |
| 2026-11-17 | 0.32 m | ENE | 5.9 s |
| 2026-11-18 | 0.26 m | ENE | 6.05 s |
Marine data for the Cairns coast is sourced from Open-Meteo and refreshed daily. Always check official warnings before heading out on the water.
Food & Drink in Cairns
A local guide to cafes, restaurants, pubs and takeaway spots in Cairns, QLD — 40 places from the OpenStreetMap community database, covering the Cairns area (4870).
| Name | Address | Details |
|---|---|---|
| & Co. Coffee | — | coffee shop |
| 3 Black Bears Pizza Cairns | 16 Shields Street | pizza |
| Ali Baba's Kebabs | — | kebab |
| Ali Babba's Kebabs FNQ | — | kebab |
| Apex Milk Bar | — | — |
| Aqua Lagoon Cairns | — | — |
| Bagus Cafe | — | — |
| Bang & Grind | — | — |
| Barrier Reef Hotel | — | — |
| Bayleaf | — | balinese |
| BBQ Boy | — | korean |
| BBQ Central | — | — |
| Blackbird coffee | — | — |
| Blu Marlin Bistro | — | — |
| Blue Lagoon Bar | — | fish and chips |
| Boatshed | — | — |
| Boost Juice | — | juice |
| Botanic Gardens Restaurant & Cafe | Collins Avenue, Edge Hill | +61 7 4053 7087 |
| Brothers Leagues Club Cairns | 99-105 Anderson Street | — |
| Bury me Standing | — | bagel |
| Bushfire Flame Grill | — | +61 7 4044 1879 |
| C'Est Bon | 20 Lake Street | french |
| Cafe China | — | — |
| Cafe Fika | 111-115 Grafton Street | +61 7 4041 1150 |
| Caffe Suprimo Cairns | 1 Pier Point Road | — |
| Caffiend | 72 Grafton Street | coffee shop, breakfast, sandwich, coffee |
| Cairns Burger Cafe | 15 Aplin Street | — |
| Cairns Kebab House | — | — |
| Cairns RSL Club | — | — |
| Candy cafe | Grafton Street | breakfast, local |
| Captian Cook's Diner | — | fish and chips |
| Cazaly's | — | — |
| Chicken on a Stick | — | korean |
| Chicken Shed | — | — |
| Chop & Chop Restaurant | — | — |
| Coast Roast Cafe | — | — |
| Cock & Bull | — | — |
| Coffee Works Cairns | 46 Spence Street | coffee shop |
| Copper Bar & Grill | — | — |
| Corea Corea | — | korean |
Listings for Cairns, QLD, Australia are sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors and refreshed periodically. Spot an error? Improvements made on OpenStreetMap flow through here.
Health Services in Cairns
A local guide to pharmacies, GPs, dentists and clinics in Cairns, QLD — 33 places from the OpenStreetMap community database, covering the Cairns area (4870).
| Name | Address | Details |
|---|---|---|
| ACE Hair Trichology Solutions | — | — |
| Alive Pharmacy Warehouse Westcourt | — | +61 7 4051 6005 |
| Cairns Central Medical Centre | — | — |
| Cairns Dental Aesthetic Centre | — | — |
| Cairns Family Medical Centre | — | — |
| Cairns GP Medical Centre | 377 Sheridan Street | — |
| Cairns GP Super Clinic | 156 Grafton Street, Cairns City | +61 7 4052 1119 |
| Cairns Hand Clinic | Rutherford Street, Cairns North | — |
| Cairns Hospital | 165 The Esplanade, Cairns North | — |
| Cairns North Community Health Facility | 381 Sheridan Street, Cairns North | — |
| Cairns Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | 165 Lake Street, Cairns City | — |
| Cairns Private Hospital | — | — |
| Chemist Warehouse | — | — |
| Coral Sea ENT | — | — |
| Dr. Christina Steffen | — | — |
| Dr. Marcia Mickleburgh | — | — |
| Ellipse Skin Cancer Clinic Cairns | 207 Lake Street | — |
| FNQ Hand Surgery | Rutherford Street, Cairns North | — |
| Future Dental | — | — |
| Icon Cancer Centre | 203-205 Lake Street, Cairns North | — |
| Integrated Medical Services | — | — |
| Luke Dunn Dental | — | — |
| Medicare Centre | Grafton Street | — |
| QML Pathology | — | — |
| Queensland X-ray | — | — |
| Ramsay Clinic Cairns | — | — |
| Skin and Light Medi Clinic | — | — |
| Skin Laser Clinic | — | — |
| SSS Prosthetics | — | — |
| TerryWhite Chemmart | — | TerryWhite Chemmart |
| The Doctors Mulgrave Road Medical Centre | — | +61 7 4044 0444 |
| Totally Smiles Dental Group | — | — |
| Wheels of Wellness | Sheridan Street | — |
Listings for Cairns, QLD, Australia are sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors and refreshed periodically. Spot an error? Improvements made on OpenStreetMap flow through here.
Schools in Cairns
A local guide to schools, kindergartens and childcare centres in Cairns, QLD — 14 places from the OpenStreetMap community database, covering the Cairns area (4870).
| Name | Address | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cairns Adventist College | — | — |
| Cairns School of Distance Education | — | — |
| Cairns State High School | — | — |
| Cairns West State School | — | — |
| Edge Hill State School | — | — |
| Goodstart Early Learning Cairns | — | — |
| Mother of Good Counsel School | — | — |
| Parramatta State School | — | — |
| Saint Augustines College | — | — |
| Saint Josephs School | — | — |
| Saint Monicas College | — | — |
| St Augustine's College Design & Technology | — | — |
| St Francis Xavier's School | — | — |
| Trinity Bay State High School | — | — |
Listings for Cairns, QLD, Australia are sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors and refreshed periodically. Spot an error? Improvements made on OpenStreetMap flow through here.
Parks & Recreation in Cairns
A local guide to parks, playgrounds and sports facilities in Cairns, QLD — 40 places from the OpenStreetMap community database, covering the Cairns area (4870).
| Name | Address | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anzac Park | — | — |
| Apex Park | — | — |
| Barlow Park | 251-269 Severin Street, Parramatta Park | Cairns Regional Council |
| Barrier Reef Park | — | — |
| Cairns Ashtanga Yoga | — | — |
| Cairns Basketball Stadium | — | — |
| Cairns BMX Club | — | — |
| Cairns Boat Hire | — | +61 7 4051 4139 |
| Cairns Chinese Frendship Garden | — | — |
| Cairns Esplanade Lagoon | — | — |
| Card Avenue Dog Park | — | — |
| Cazalys Stadium | 344 Mulgrave Road, Westcourt | — |
| CCLT Parkland | — | — |
| Centenary Lakes Nature Play | — | — |
| Clarke and Wallace Park | — | — |
| Cominos Place Park | — | — |
| Curtin and Creed Streets Park | — | — |
| Earl Street Park | — | — |
| Endeavour Park | — | — |
| Esplanade Beach Volleyball Court | — | — |
| Esplanade Skate Plaza | — | — |
| Etta Green Park | — | — |
| Fig Tree Playground | — | — |
| Fire Station Park | — | — |
| Fogarty Park | — | — |
| Guginy Reserve | — | — |
| Harald Falge Park | — | — |
| Jackson Close Park | — | — |
| Jess Mitchell Park | — | — |
| John Egan Park | — | — |
| Les Davie Park | — | — |
| Little Barlow Park | — | — |
| Little Street Park | — | — |
| Mandrusia Park | — | — |
| McKenzie Street Multi Use Court | — | — |
| Minnie St | — | — |
| Mrs Morros Park | — | — |
| Muddys Playground | — | — |
| Munro Martin Park | — | — |
| Peace Park | — | — |
Listings for Cairns, QLD, Australia are sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors and refreshed periodically. Spot an error? Improvements made on OpenStreetMap flow through here.
Shopping in Cairns
A local guide to supermarkets and everyday shopping in Cairns, QLD — 28 places from the OpenStreetMap community database, covering the Cairns area (4870).
| Name | Address | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Alive Pharmacy Warehouse | — | — |
| Baby Bunting | — | — |
| Bolands Centre | — | — |
| Cairns Central | — | — |
| Cairns One General Store | — | — |
| Cityscape | — | — |
| Coles | 1-21 McLeod Street | Coles Group |
| Direct Factory Outlets | — | — |
| EzyMart | — | — |
| Foodary | — | — |
| Friendly Grocer | 218 McLeod Street, Cairns North | — |
| Good Foods | — | — |
| Harvey Norman | — | — |
| Kmart | 1-21 McLeod Street | — |
| Mobil Mart | — | Mobil |
| Myer | — | — |
| NightOwl | — | — |
| Raintrees Shopping Centre | — | — |
| Ramsay Pharmacy | — | — |
| Reddy Express | — | — |
| Sydney Tools | — | — |
| Target | — | +61 7 4299 8800 |
| The Healthy Hub | — | +61 7 4051 5688 |
| The Pier Shopping Centre | — | — |
| TradeTools | — | — |
| Wellbeing Korea | 50 Lake Street, Cairns City | — |
| Woolworths | 103 Abbott Street | Woolworths Group |
| X-press Supermarket | — | — |
Listings for Cairns, QLD, Australia are sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors and refreshed periodically. Spot an error? Improvements made on OpenStreetMap flow through here.
Fuel Stations in Cairns
A local guide to petrol and service stations in Cairns, QLD — 9 places from the OpenStreetMap community database, covering the Cairns area (4870).
| Name | Address | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 7-Eleven | — | — |
| Ampol | 131 Sheridan Street, Cairns City | Caltex |
| BP | — | — |
| Caltex | — | Caltex |
| Mobil | — | Mobil |
| Mobil on Spence | — | — |
| Puma Portsmith | 104 Cook Street, Portsmith | Puma |
| Shell | 58 Pease Street | — |
| United | — | United |
Listings for Cairns, QLD, Australia are sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors and refreshed periodically. Spot an error? Improvements made on OpenStreetMap flow through here.