Cairns shopping has lots
on offer
Cairns shopping includes souvenirs, fashion goods,
clothing and Aboriginal artefacts.
The Pier
Shop in air-conditioned comfort at this market/shopping mall where
great dining options have stunning marina and ocean views. There
is a permanant marketplace and the acclaimed Undersea World Aquarium
Cairns waterfront; open daily 9am–9pm
Night Markets
The once open-air markets have been transformed into an attractive
retail experience where shoppers will find arts, crafts, souvenirs,
jewellery, clothing plus a range of dining options.
The Esplanade; Open daily 4:30–11pm
Cairns Central
Right next to Cairns Railway Station. Over 180 stores ranging from
new fashion to food courts, electricals to lifestyle. Plus department
stores such as Myer, Target, Coles, restaurants, coffee shops, a
post office and an international food court.
Bolands Centre
Retailers include Sunglass Hut, Canterbury, QuickSilver and Bejewel
and gifts from Barbary Coast, Loose Change, Landmark Gallery and
Reef Teach.
Orchid Plaza
An array of specialty shops, galleries, a post office, restaurants
and eateries all in air-conditioned comfort.
Abbott Street, Cairns
MARKETS
Atherton Markets
On the first Saturday of the month, Platypus Park becomes a good
place to shop for produce and arts and crafts.
Platypus Park, Atherton Saturday morning
Kuranda Markets
Basically, half the town consists of markets, with hundreds of stalls
selling local crafts, gemstones, leather goods, produce, and food.
Rob Veivers Drive (07) 4093 8060 D Daily
Malanda Markets
On the third Saturday of the month the locals put on this great
country market.
Malanda Sat 7–1
Yungaburra
Yungaburra Markets
A huge monthly market with plenty of local produce, arts and crafts.
Town centre Saturday morning
Aboriginal Arts and Crafts
There are many shops selling Aboriginal items in North Queensland,
although most of the goods come from arts and crafts people living
in Central Australia. Try to avoid mass produced items and look
for goods which come from local sources, so that you can be sure
of supporting local indigenous talent. Obviously buy what you like,
but ask questions about the origins of the goods and try to shop
at places that have direct links with Aboriginal communities or
individuals. Popular goods include didgeridoos, baskets, boomerangs,
and shields. Aboriginal artwork, particularly paintings, has become
very popular in recent years and buyers should familiarize themselves
with prices in a number of galleries to ensure they are getting
a fair deal.
Bama Aboriginal Arts and Crafts Cairns
Aboriginal arts and crafts produced by local artisans.
Shop 4, Commonwealth Arcade (07) 4051 8533
Far North Queensland Aboriginal Art Gallery
Aboriginal owned and operated and stocked with well-made artworks.
Shop 2, 143 Abbott Street (07) 4031 2438
Indigenous Creations
This interesting shop offers Aboriginal arts and crafts, including
didgeridoos from a variety of sources.
Shop 10A, Boland Centre, Lake Street C (07) 4031 0177
Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
Artworks and material culture items from the Northern Territory,
Cape York, and North Queensland.
Smithfield, next to Skyrail terminal (07) 4042 9999
Kuranda
Doongal Aboriginal Art and Artefacts
Carries a range of material culture items including didgeridoos
and paintings from the Cape York communities.
26 Condoo Street (07) 4093 9003
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