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Wayne’s thoroughly researched out-and-about highlights:\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest lookout: \u003C/b\u003E“Lake Morris Road lookout, on the way to Copperlode Dam, where you can look out over Cairns at daybreak,” Wayne explains. “Nothing beats it.”\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca id=\"Best sunrise\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003EBest sunrise: \u003C/b\u003EAnywhere in\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/palm-cove\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Palm Cove\"\u003E Palm Cove\u003C/a\u003E, according to our expert. “White sand, palm trees and beautiful shades of red as the sun comes up,” Wayne details.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest water activity: \u003C/b\u003EA dinner cruise with\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-575b63cf519740631e0f40b1-spirit-of-cairns\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Spirit of Cairns\"\u003E Spirit Of Cairns\u003C/a\u003E because it 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Along the way, and throughout the 74 years he’s called this spectacular corner of the world home, he’s learned exactly where to go for good times and great classic feeds.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPresenting Wayne’s ultimate locally approved hit list:\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca\u003E\u003C/a\u003EBest coffee:\u003C/b\u003E Barista Sista and Billy’s Coffee at Rusty’s Markets, one of\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/arts-and-culture/shopping/cairns-markets\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Cairns' best markets\"\u003E Cairns’ best markets\u003C/a\u003E. Fast fact: Wayne’s dad is the late Rusty Rees, who founded the iconic weekly event.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest pastries:\u003C/b\u003E Frenchies Patisserie at Rusty’s Market bag up the sweetest of treats.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca\u003E\u003C/a\u003EBest cocktails:\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/p-68c890017f6b4b2363128ccb-mexicairns\"\u003E \u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/p-68c890017f6b4b2363128ccb-mexicairns\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Mexicairns\"\u003EMexicairns\u003C/a\u003E, although Wayne says he’d rather sniff a cocktail than drink one. “I only need a whiff and I’m on the floor,” he says. “I’m a very cheap drunk.”\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Ca id=\"Where to stay\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003EWhere to stay in Cairns according to a local\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"orange","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_1290845250":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2024_TNQ_Cairns_TheBensonHotel_@thebensonhotel_cairns.jpeg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2024_TNQ_Cairns_TheBensonHotel_@thebensonhotel_cairns.jpeg","alt":"A group of people have drinks at The Benson Hotel","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/cairns/live-like-a-cairns-local/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1290845250.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1762748779176/2024-tnq-cairns-thebensonhotel--thebensonhotel-cairns.jpeg","uuid":"288ad010-6eb2-4b7d-98eb-1706648081aa","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"The Benson Hotel, Cairns, Cairns & Great Barrier Reef Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thebensonhotel_cairns/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@thebensonhotel_cairns\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1866224697":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EGrowing up on Grafton Street in central Cairns, Wayne has seen his home dramatically evolve over time. “Growing up here was an education,” he says. “It was once a rough area but it’s not like that anymore. It’s now home to great cafes, clothing stores, hairdressers and offices.”\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-61f89c071013915054bce089-the-benson-hotel\" target=\"_self\" title=\"The Benson Hotel\"\u003E Benson Hotel\u003C/a\u003E is a standout stay on Grafton Street, offering an outdoor swimming pool and on-site restaurant, while\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-5fb5d82ff7f3994b2fcc3290-gilligans-hotel--resort\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Gilligan's Hotel & Resort\"\u003E Gilligan’s Hotel & Resort\u003C/a\u003E is the place to live your best poolside life while on a budget.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more top-notch overnight options right in the thick of town, check out our\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/best-cairns-hotels\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Cairns accommodation\"\u003E guide to the best Cairns accommodation\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Ca\u003E\u003C/a\u003EWhere to eat in Cairns\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"orange","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_660456133":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/hero-banner/2021_TNQ_Cairns_DundeesWaterfrontDining_FoodBeverage_JesseLindemann_144550.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/hero-banner/2021_TNQ_Cairns_DundeesWaterfrontDining_FoodBeverage_JesseLindemann_144550.jpg","alt":"Two people sit beside the water while having a meal at Dundee's Waterfront Dining ","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/cairns/live-like-a-cairns-local/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_660456133.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1762745676180/2021-tnq-cairns-dundeeswaterfrontdining-foodbeverage-jesselindemann-144550.jpeg","uuid":"09f13c0c-b0c3-4c08-9117-64c654da8c7d","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Dundee's Waterfront Dining, Cairns, Cairns & Great Barrier Reef",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1985443705":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca id=\"Best seafood\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003EWayne says unbeatable local flavours are rolling out of Dundee’s Restaurant on the Waterfront, hands down one of\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/restaurants-and-cafes/fresh-seafood-restaurants-cairns\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Best seafood in Cairns\"\u003E the best seafood eateries in Cairns\u003C/a\u003E. “I enjoy going there for lunch,” he says. “Tasty food, great staff, and friendly owners.”\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHe also recommends hitting up Cairns RSL on the Esplanade to kick back in a waterfront spot that tourists don’t really know about.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECraving more options? Our favourite meal o’clock go-tos include Prawn Star, one of\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/restaurants-and-cafes/best-cairns-restaurants-cafes\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Cairns best restaurants and cafes\"\u003E the best Cairns restaurants\u003C/a\u003E, built across two fishing trawlers, and\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/p-5cc94227bc02dd374a88c60a-paper-crane-by-crystalbrook\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Paper Crane by Crystalbrook\"\u003E Paper Crane\u003C/a\u003E at the glittering\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-5cbe7b3e77834c3e51d85fc7-crystalbrook-riley\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Crystalbrook Riley\"\u003E Crystalbrook Riley\u003C/a\u003E, where knock-out Asian fusion elevates Esplanade people watching.   \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EFinal Word: Why Wayne loves living in Cairns\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"orange","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_1609632951":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2021_TNQ_CairnsEsplanadeLagoon_CityExperiences_JesseLindemann_144541.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2021_TNQ_CairnsEsplanadeLagoon_CityExperiences_JesseLindemann_144541.jpg","alt":"Family enjoying the Cairns Lagoon","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/cairns/live-like-a-cairns-local/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1609632951.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1762749276781/2021-tnq-cairnsesplanadelagoon-cityexperiences-jesselindemann-144541.jpeg","uuid":"1bc1a261-d767-4b0c-93ae-f496e2531fe0","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Cairns Lagoon, Cairns, Cairns & Great Barrier Reef",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_332352304":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EWhile the year-round warm weather and countless water-based activities are universally appealing, it’s the people of Cairns that will always impress Wayne. “They’re relaxed, friendly and always ready to have a yarn with visitors,” he says, adding that visitors shouldn’t be surprised if a local approaches you just to say G’day.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E“They’re not trying to sell you something, they’re just friendly and welcoming,” Wayne explains. “Life here is easy and relaxed.”\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"spacer_2107517140":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"medium",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"masonry_grid_article":{"title":"Keep Exploring Nearby","layoutVariation":"standardWidth","notch":false,"clipTopPadding":false,"componentID":"masonry-grid-articles_1991069438","items":[{"title":"30 incredible things to do in Cairns & Great Barrier Reef ","description":null,"image":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2024_TNQ_MillaaMillaaFalls_NaturalLandscapes_JesseLindemann_155094.jpg","alt":"A couple splashing in the water at the base of a waterfall","link":null,"quality":60.0},"tag":{"colour":"#365ABD","text":"Guide"},"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/things-to-do-tropical-north-queensland","target":""},"pid":"_content_teq_au_en_places-to-see_destinations_cairns-and-great-barrier-reef_things-to-do-tropical-north-queensland","date":null,"experience":{"editorialContentType":["Guide"],"pathToPurchase":["Planning"],"heroExperience":["Great Barrier Reef","Natural Landscapes","Indigenous experiences","Islands"],"subExperience":["Walking and Hiking","National Park","Farm to table","Waterfalls and swimming holes"],"brand":["Non Specific"],"destination":["Tropical North Queensland","Cairns and Great Barrier Reef"],"segment":["HVT Travelling with children","HVT 18 - 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