Weekend guide
Cairns markets
Where to find fresh produce, handmade goods and weekend browsing across Cairns and the Tablelands.
Rusty's Markets
The icon. Tropical fruit you've never heard of, organic veg, regional honey, fresh seafood, hot food stalls and live music on Sundays.
Cairns Esplanade Markets
Local makers, jewellery, leather, screen-printed tees, indigenous art and waterfront food trucks. Family-friendly with playground next door.
Tanks Market
Boutique market set among the WWII fuel tanks and rainforest. Ceramics, plants, vintage clothes, craft coffee and acoustic acts.
Palm Cove Foreshore Markets
Beachside browsing under the melaleucas. Tropical art, resort wear, handmade soaps and cold-press juice with the reef on your doorstep.
Mount Sheridan Plaza Night Market
Southside locals' favourite. Asian street food, dumplings, baos, fresh roti and a small live stage. Bring cash and a appetite.
Smithfield Twilight Market
Northern beaches commuter favourite — global street food, craft beer, kids rides and live music every week.
Yungaburra Markets
Worth the drive up the range. Tablelands cheese, avocados by the box, sourdough, jams and a proper country atmosphere.
Cairns Vintage & Retro Fair
Mid-century furniture, vinyl, retro homewares, sign collectors and rockabilly clothing. Dealers from Townsville and Atherton.