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Think again.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile you can’t visit this idyllic tropical paradise without stepping into ancient wonder of \u003Ca title=\"Daintree and Cape Tribulation guide\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/daintree-rainforest-and-cape-tribulation-guide.html\" target=\"_self\"\u003Ethe Daintree\u003C/a\u003E or diving into the \u003Ca title=\"Discover the Great Barrier Reef\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef.html\" target=\"_self\"\u003EGreat Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E; there’s plenty left up this sleeve that only locals know about. 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You’ll find the locals here on a Sunday for $1 oysters and live music from 1-4pm.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYou can’t visit Palm Cove without dining on the beach at award-winning \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/food-and-drink/p-5ebc8956af1cb9aa794d8269-nu-nu-restaurant\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Nu Nu Palm Cove restaurant\"\u003ENu Nu\u003C/a\u003E. Be sure to ask for an outdoor table, and time your dinner to watch the sunset as you feast. With a beach this inviting, leave time for a BBQ by the water, or start your day with a coffee and stroll at sunrise, before the crowds arrive.  \u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFresh seafood comes by the trawler-full in Port Douglas, so \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/food-and-drink/restaurants-and-cafes/where-to-eat-port-douglas.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Port Douglas dining guide\"\u003Edo as the locals do\u003C/a\u003E and take a seafood picnic to Rex Smeal Park to watch the sunset. 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But if it’s a digital detox you’re seeking, check into \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-57342d0894cdc27568dd9149-thala-beach-nature-reserve\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Thala Beach Nature Reserve\"\u003EThala Beach Nature Reserve\u003C/a\u003E, an eco-retreat built on 58 acres of beachfront native forest. You could spend days soaking up the tranquility of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/health-and-wellness/thala-beach-nature-reserve-getaway.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Digital detox Thala Beach Nature Reserve\"\u003Ethis special spot\u003C/a\u003E, sleeping in a bungalow amongst the trees while savouring the views and flavours from \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/food-and-drink/p-56b262bb2cbcbe7073add222-ospreys-restaurant-thala-beach-nature-reserve-port-douglas\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Ospreys Restaurant Thala Beach Nature Reserve\"\u003EOsprey’s Restaurant\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPrefer the simpler life? Pitch your tent at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/camping-and-caravan-parks/best-camping-spots-near-cairns.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"camping spots near Cairns\"\u003Ethese camping spots\u003C/a\u003E near Cairns. You’ll find in-the-know locals setting up camp right on the sand at Ellis Beach, or amongst the rainforest of Wooroonooran National Park’s \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25fdfaeeeaaf773cf281e-goldsborough-valley-wooroonooran-national-park\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Goldsborough Valley Wooroonooran National Park\"\u003EGoldsborough Valley\u003C/a\u003E – it has just 12 campsites in this lush Wet Tropics setting.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThings to do in Cairns & Great Barrier Reef\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhat’s left to do once you’ve explored the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/great-barrier-reef-access-cairns.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Great Barrier Reef access from Cairns\"\u003EGreat Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E and the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/how-to-do-the-daintree-in-4-days.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Daintree four day itinerary\"\u003EDaintree\u003C/a\u003E? A lot.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHit the beach\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image_248636809":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2020_TNQ_EllisBeach_Beaches_@connectingthevines.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2020_TNQ_EllisBeach_Beaches_@connectingthevines.jpg","alt":"Ellis Beach | Locals guide Cairns","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/locals-guide-cairns-great-barrier-reef/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_248636809.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1762921340543/2020-tnq-ellisbeach-beaches--connectingthevines.jpeg","uuid":"c19f4431-117e-4e7c-bff1-1d54294d0f10","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/connectingthevines/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@connectingthevines\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text_54365955":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EVenture a little outside of Cairns to discover miles of golden sand along the Northern Beaches. Favourite local spots include Holloways Beach, Trinity Beach, Yorkey’s Knob and Ellis Beach (an \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/adventure/surfing/surfing-the-great-barrier-reef.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Surfing Great Barrier Reef\"\u003Eunlikely surfing hotspot\u003C/a\u003E). Tree-lined Palm Cove is especially inviting, and if you’re in \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/port-douglas.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Port Douglas travel guide\"\u003EPort Douglas\u003C/a\u003E, you can’t beat a sunrise walk along the beach before heading up to Flagstaff Hill Lookout. More of a sunset person? Soak up the views with a drink in hand and set sail with \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25e8e2880253d74c46327-sailaway-port-douglas\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Sailaway Port Douglas sail tours\"\u003ESailaway\u003C/a\u003E – a must do while you’re here.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb style=\"\"\u003EDiscover hidden waterfalls \u003C/b\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\r\n\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image_1475562105":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2020_TNQ_StoneyCreek_WaterfallsAndSwimmingHoles.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2020_TNQ_StoneyCreek_WaterfallsAndSwimmingHoles.jpg","alt":"Stoney Creek | locals guide Cairns","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/locals-guide-cairns-great-barrier-reef/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1475562105.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1762921340566/2020-tnq-stoneycreek-waterfallsandswimmingholes.jpeg","uuid":"5f372203-74fb-41ed-b497-5086bb81ab4b","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text_1376500402":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EIt might be best known for the reef, but Cairns boasts more than its fair share of rainforest-clad waterfalls, hidden throughout the tablelands and national parks. Whether you want to stop and stare, or jump in for a swim, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/waterfalls/top-waterfalls-in-tropical-north-queensland.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Best waterfalls Tropical North Queensland\"\u003Eput these on your list\u003C/a\u003E. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe oasis of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/attractions/p-5de6ffac8142316d2f6ff755-stoney-creek\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Stoney Creek Falls Cairns\"\u003EStoney Creek Falls\u003C/a\u003E lies just 20 minutes outside of Cairns, perfect for a dip when humidity strikes. A little further south, popular \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/attractions/p-5ddf12b581144eab322e97f0-crystal-cascades\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Crystal Cascades Cairns\"\u003ECrystal Cascades\u003C/a\u003E has several swimming rock pools and cascading falls. But the local secret? Wander 15 minutes off the beaten path to find the deep blue waters of hidden \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/attractions/p-5de6f99dae16c57d5feaaab1-fairy-falls\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Fairy Falls Cairns\"\u003EFairy Falls\u003C/a\u003E.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor a waterfall you might get all to yourself, head south on Bruce Highway to Edmonton to find Isabella Falls. It’s a 20 minute walk to get here, but you’ll be rewarded with a series of small waterholes to lounge in. Elsewhere in the region, find a sense of peace at sacred \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/attractions/p-5d76f04f91e870ab6a29569c-babinda-boulders\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Babinda Boulders Cairns\"\u003EBabinda Boulders\u003C/a\u003E, or visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/plan-your-holiday/journeys/p-56b262eb2880253d74c4bb28-barron-falls-lookout-track-barron-gorge-national-park\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Barron Falls Cairns\"\u003EBarron Falls\u003C/a\u003E when it’s raging from recent rainfalls to witness Mother Nature at its most powerful.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETake a hike \u003C/b\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"text_1018549594":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EEvery visitor to Cairns should experience a sunrise stroll along the Esplanade, with views overlooking Trinity Inlet. But if you want to stretch your legs a little further, there’s plenty of hikes near Cairns to satisfy – whether you’re after sweeping views or thigh-busting elevation.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EClimb the steep, rocky path to summit the granite peak of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/attractions/p-5d77290b8da0d4b8423c7103-walshs-pyramid\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Hike Walsh's Pyramid Cairns\"\u003EWalsh’s Pyramid\u003C/a\u003E in Wooroonooran National Park for stunning 360degree views of the surrounding countryside. It’s a gruelling six hour hike but an experience that’ll stay with you long after your legs recover. For a rainforest hike that also delivers a chance to cool off, take the walk to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/attractions/p-5de705c9b4f9369b54fbd651-behana-gorge\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Behana Gorge hike cairns\"\u003EBehana Gorge\u003C/a\u003E: this 3.5km trail offers several swimming spots plus a waterfall. Of course, you can take the ultimate challenge and scale Queensland’s tallest peak, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/adventure/walking-hiking-adventure-queensland/hiking-trails-and-walks-in-queensland.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Best hikes Queensland\"\u003EMt Bartle Frere\u003C/a\u003E.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGlacier Rock Lookout is a 6km heart-pumping hike in Barron Gorge National Park: reach the peak and you’ll score views across Cairns, the Northern Beaches and Lamb Range. The short but sweet Earl Hill Trail is the best spot to break a sweat when you’re tight on time: it takes about an hour to complete, with views of Trinity Inlet and Palm Cove from the top.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOn Cairns’ doorstep, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25fe1d5f1565045da2e70-mount-whitfield-conservation-park\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Mt Whitfield Conservation Park Cairns\"\u003EMt Whitfield Conservation Park\u003C/a\u003E is home to four Arrows trails (yellow, red, blue and green) that offer spectacular strolls through nature at varying distances and difficulty. Just 10minutes drive from town, you’ll find the locals here for an afternoon workout. \u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPrefer to get your adrenaline rush on a mountain bike? Cairns & Great Barrier Reef is an adventure epicentre, with \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/adventure/cycling/mountain-biking-cairns.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Mountain biking trails Cairns\"\u003Esome incredible trails\u003C/a\u003E to tackle. If you travel with fitness in mind, check out \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/events/endurance-events/fit-travel-guide-cairns.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Fit travel guide Cairns\"\u003Ethis guide\u003C/a\u003E. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003ELocal road trips\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image_883965240":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2018_TNQ_GreatBarrierReefDrive_NaturalLandscapes_@reubennutt.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2018_TNQ_GreatBarrierReefDrive_NaturalLandscapes_@reubennutt.jpg","alt":"Great Barrier Reef Drive | locals guide Cairns","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/locals-guide-cairns-great-barrier-reef/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_883965240.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1762921340601/2018-tnq-greatbarrierreefdrive-naturallandscapes--reubennutt.jpeg","uuid":"304adeec-15b5-4f41-b054-166c11e2cd16","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reubennutt/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@reubennutt\u003C/a\u003E via \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/PortDouglasDaintree/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EVisit Port Douglas & Daintree\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text_537915229":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EGrab the snacks and buckle up for one of Cairns & Great Barrier Reef’s must-do self-drives; the best way to steer yourself off the tourist main drag.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFind your favourite \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/waterfalls/wild-swimming-tropical-north-queensland.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Wild swimming spots Tropical North Queensland\"\u003Eplace to cool off\u003C/a\u003E along the Waterfall Circuit in \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/atherton-tablelands.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Atherton Tablelands guide\"\u003EAtherton Tablelands\u003C/a\u003E: spend a day or two here and you’ll discover some of the region’s \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/waterfalls/top-waterfalls-in-tropical-north-queensland.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Best waterfalls tropical north Queensland\"\u003Ebest waterfalls\u003C/a\u003E, from the natural waterslide of Josephine Falls to lesser-known Millaa Milla Falls and Zillie Falls – with stops at the massive Cathedral Fig Tree and volcanic Lake Eacham. More of a foodie? \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/food-and-drink/restaurants-and-cafes/atherton-tablelands-food-itinerary.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Atherton Tablelands food tour\"\u003EFeast your way\u003C/a\u003E through the region’s local produce, coffee and liqueur. No car? You can see the sights in a day trip with \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/tours/p-56b26214d5f1565045da5c30-barefoot-tours--atherton-tablelands-tour\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Barefoot tours Atherton Tablelands\"\u003EBarefoot Tours\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPrefer to stick to the coast? Head north on Captain Cook Highway to discover quiet beaches, ancient rainforest and the world’s oldest surviving culture on the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/plan-your-holiday/journeys/p-5837bff793546f2b1ffca58e-great-barrier-reef-drive\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Great Barrier Reef drive\"\u003EGreat Barrier Reef Drive\u003C/a\u003E. There’s not many road trips in the world that will lead you through two World Heritage areas: this is one of the best coastal drives you’ll experience. Here’s \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef-road-trips.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Best road trips Cairns Great Barrier Reef\"\u003Ea few more\u003C/a\u003E to add to your itinerary.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb style=\"\"\u003EThe local’s beach getaway\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image_795962229":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2020_TNQ_MissionBeach_Beaches_@tropicalcoastqueensland.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2020_TNQ_MissionBeach_Beaches_@tropicalcoastqueensland.jpg","alt":"Mission Beach | locals guide Cairns","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/locals-guide-cairns-great-barrier-reef/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_795962229.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1762921340625/2020-tnq-missionbeach-beaches--tropicalcoastqueensland.jpeg","uuid":"a4732e6e-2e90-4795-b91b-5851625535ad","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/tropicalcoastqueensland/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@tropicalcoastqueensland\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text_551380351":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EWhere do those who call paradise home, every day of the week, go to escape?\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIt’s lured in-the-know beach lovers from near and far, but \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/mission-beach.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Mission Beach travel guide\"\u003EMission Beach\u003C/a\u003E remains an untouched, sleepy destination for those who prefer a shoes-optional lifestyle, where peak hour means passing another cyclist riding along the 14km of golden sand beaches.\u003Cbr /\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/72-hours-in-mission-beach.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Mission Beach three day itinerary\"\u003Elocally-loved escape\u003C/a\u003E is nestled between lush rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, just under two hours’ drive south of Cairns. Beyond its natural beauty, it boasts a vibrant arts community, best experienced alongside some café-hopping.\u003Cbr /\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWant to get even further off the beaten path? The uninhabited Family Group Islands lie just a few kilometres offshore – so if you want to wild camp on the Great Barrier Reef, Coombe, Wheeler and Dunk Islands are the place to do it. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/experiences/islands/dunk-island-camping-guide.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Dunk Island camping guide\"\u003EDunk Island\u003C/a\u003E is the most popular option as it’s accessible via a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/plan-your-holiday/transport/p-56b26650aeeeaaf773cf8e15-mission-beach-dunk-island-water-taxi\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Dunk Island water taxi\"\u003Ewater taxi\u003C/a\u003E.\u003Cbr /\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELocal’s shopping guide to Cairns & Great Barrier Reef\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2020_TNQ_PortDouglasMarket_FoodBeverage_@freestyleresort.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2020_TNQ_PortDouglasMarket_FoodBeverage_@freestyleresort.jpg","alt":"Port Douglas Markets | locals guide cairns","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/locals-guide-cairns-great-barrier-reef/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1762921340648/2020-tnq-portdouglasmarket-foodbeverage--freestyleresort.jpeg","uuid":"9a692aac-3c11-4433-ac4e-1e23eb155fb4","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/freestyleresort/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@freestyleresort\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text_464255297":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EUp north, you don’t have to trade a day in the outdoors for some retail therapy: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/arts-and-culture/shopping/the-best-shops-and-markets-in-cairns.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Cairns shopping and markets\"\u003ECairns’ shopping scene\u003C/a\u003E thrives after dark thanks to extended retail hours. Head to Oceana Walk Arcade for indie labels and all things vintage, while Galleria is your home of all things luxury. And if you prefer to browse markets rather than boutiques, hit up Cairns Night Markets (open every evening), Kuranda Markets or Rusty’s Market for local delicacies and produce.  \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo find unique and locally-designed fashion, homewares and jewellery, make your way to Port Douglas. The \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/arts-and-culture/shopping/port-douglas-shopping-guide.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Port Douglas shopping guide\"\u003Evibrant shopping destination\u003C/a\u003E is the perfect spot to pick up a gift or original Indigenous artworks. Locals’ also love the waterfront Port Douglas Markets, held every Sunday from 8am – 2pm at Market Park.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhether you’re here for \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef-three-day-itinerary.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Cairns three day itinerary\"\u003Ea long weekend\u003C/a\u003E or \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/two-week-cairns-and-great-barrier-reef-itinerary.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Cairns Great Barrier Reef two week itinerary\"\u003Etwo weeks\u003C/a\u003E; venturing off the beaten path to some of these local favourites will be the icing on the cake of your tropical adventure. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"spacer":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"small",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"editorial_card_carou":{"maxNumber":20,"region":"","town":"","title":"You may also like","componentID":"editorial-card-carousel_1805726609","areaName":[],"notch":false,"stamp":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/logos/BOQE-2026-Stamp_Teal.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"publicClassificationPathKey":"cairns-and-great-barrier-reef","goodToGo":{"src":"","alt":"","link":null,"quality":0.0},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-card-carousel","button":{"label":null,"target":null}},"spacer_1727670287":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"small",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"subscription_form":{"layoutVariation":"standardWidth","componentID":"subscription-form_1012294248","steps":{"birthday":{"submitFailLabel":"Something went wrong. 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