Events

Rusty’s Markets Cairns

ONGOING | Every Friday – Sunday

Rusty’s Market boasts over 180 stalls, featuring fresh local produce, artisan breads, organic meat, spices, tropical flowers, locally produced cheeses and a mix of handicrafts.

These markets are held at 57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns and are open Friday & Saturday 5am – 6pm, and Sunday 5am – 3pm.

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Kuranda Village is well known for its markets. The Kuranda Heritage Markets have been established for over 30 years and are the place to experience the best of Kuranda, in an all-weather covered market. It’s the place for shoppers to stroll around at their leisure, exploring all of the stalls and enjoying the colourful characters and ambience.
Stop for coffee or a meal, enjoy an ice-cream and make sure you visit the iconic wildlife attractions which are located within the markets.

These markets are held at 2/4 Rob Vievers Drive, Kuranda and are open Wednesday – Sunday, 10am – 3.30pm

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Port Douglas Race Week

13 – 17 March 2025

Port Douglas Yacht Club is proud to present Riddoch Insurance Port Douglas Race Week 2025, and invite all yachts to join us for a fabulous week of sailing. We are fortunate to enjoy one of the best playgrounds for our sport that nature could provide and in 2024 we’ll host a six race series sailed on the beautiful waters of the Coral Sea on Trinity Bay, Port Douglas.

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Cairns Fashion Week

23 – 25 March 2025

The Feast of the Senses is North Queensland’s premier Tropical Food Experience and the Cassowary Coast’s major festival centred around the town of Innisfail, an hour’s drive south of Cairns. The festival showcases our region’s impressive variety of rare and exotic fruits whilst also including an impressive range of produce including meat, seafoods, herbs, spices and wine. Nowhere else will you find such a diverse and tantalising range of produce and culture, as in this region of Australia.

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Port Douglas Carnivale

23 – 25 March 2025

Get ready to savour the excitement as Port Douglas Carnivale, the ultimate celebration of Tropical North Queensland’s lifestyle and natural wonders, introduces two dynamic additions to its event line up – Savour TNQ and The Paradise Picnic.

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Great Barrier reef Master Games

29 – 01 May 2025

The Great Barrier Reef Masters Games, first held in Cairns in 2013, have been a biennial event ever since. The 2023 Games saw nearly 2,500 participants, and the next edition will take place from 29 May to 1 June 2025. Cairns, known for its attractions, dining, adventure sports, and proximity to the reef, is the perfect location for the event. With over 20 sports already confirmed and more to come, participants from Australia and Oceania can compete in their age group with no qualifying standards, ensuring there’s something for everyone.

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