Top, Best & Fun Rooftop Bars in Kuranda

"A Cairns institution, Ochre “is all about the use of native and local produce”, says owner and chef Craig Squire. Here, you’ll find dishes such as chargrilled kangaroo sirloin, and salt and native pepper-leaf crocodile and prawns, with ingredients like lemon myrtle, wattleseed and pepperberry scattered throughout. The waterfront location, overlooking Trinity Inlet, is perfect for a long, lazy lunch.6/1 Marlin Parade, Cairns"

"Modern Australian  Vivo Bar and Grill is an award winning beachfront restaurant situated at the front of Amphora Resort. Set within a Queenslander style timber building with gorgeous wide verandahs and beach views, this stunning open planned restaurant captures the true essence of the tropics. Sourcing the finest local produce available, the menu at Vivo Bar and Grill is inspired by modern Australian cuisine with a Mediterranean feel and touch of Asian influence."

"Known as somewhat of an institution in Cairns, The Pier Bar is a great place to start your night out. Grab a bevvy, nab a table out on the terrace before the crowds begin to flock, and enjoy the beautiful sea views while you’re still sober enough to appreciate them. Beware though… the hours will fly by as you soak in the upbeat atmosphere and before you know it, composure will cease, and you’ll be on the dance floor strutting your stuff like nobody’s business."

"The Pier Bar is flocked to for its much-loved location by the waterfront. Snag some goodies during their daily happy hour and Sunday Sessions. 1 Pier Point Rd, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia"

"The perfect place for contemporary casual dining; relax, eat and be entertained on the south side for an affordable price. With so many options there is something for everybody!. The Kid’s club house boasts a great playground and area for the kids to play."

"Dishing up delicious feeds from breakfast to dinner, Jack & Shanan’s on Williams Esplanade is a favourite local gem for many. Here you’ll find a variety of scrumptious food offerings, friendly service, and stunning waterfront views. Get amongst the Happy Hour crowd for some $10 Tapas, with gourmet nachos, seafood pickings, and buffalo wings."

"For light café fare, refreshing drinks and tasty treats, meet friends at Jack and Shanan’s gelataria and creperie on Williams Esplanade in Palm Cove. Relax into holiday mode, unwinding in a semi-alfre..."

"139 Williams Esplanade Unit 5, Palm Cove, Queensland 4879 AustraliaBar, Grill, Pub, GastropubLunch, Dinner, Brunch, Breakfast, DrinksReservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Television, Live Music[email protected]+61 7 4055 3009"

"Enjoy a variety of pub favourites from burgers, fish and chips and rump steaks with thick cut chips. With live music, welcoming staff, and a fun and friendly casual environment makes this a choice spot for locals and tourists alike. Stop by during happy hour from 3 pm to 6 pm, to snag some great deals."

"This fascinating museum will enthral military enthusiasts and novices alike. Open since the 6th September 2014, this military museum is situated in Caravonica only 11 kms from the Cairns City centre. This relatively new museum has a vast collection of military paraphernalia, some of which cannot be found anywhere else in Australia."

"UnderArt is an eclectic commercial gallery, with abstract and contemporary works by Cairns-based artists alongside jewelry and sculptures. The accessible prices and hyper-local focus make UnderArt a great place to shop for souvenirs and gifts. The stylish tapas bar next door is run by the same owner and is also worth a visit."

"Birdworld Kuranda is a photographer’s dream, housing the largest number of co-habiting bird species anywhere in the world. At the sanctuary, you’ll find more than 500 birds from around the globe including the most spectacular tropical birds, many of which are endemic to the Tropical North. There are brilliant Amazonian macaws that soar over the treetop canopy, the endangered and stately cassowary, cheeky rainbow lorikeets, vibrantly coloured parrots, galahs, cockatoos and many more."

"Birdworld Kuranda is the home to around 60 species of birds from rainforests all around the world including the cassowary, cockatoos, galahs, Amazonian macaws, and cheeky rainbow lorikeets. Most of the birds roam the enclosures freely and may find your shoulder or head a great perch. Just watch out for your hat – many are attracted to them and will want to chew on it."

"Meet the inhabitants of a tropical rainforest when you enter the aviaries of Birdworld Kuranda. Explore the landscaped gardens which are home to birds from rainforests not just in Australia, but all over the world. Inside you’ll encounter Fig, King and Eclectus parrots, Black and Major Mitchell cockatoos, the emblematic Cassowary and many more colorful species."

"Just 4 kilometres from central Cairns, nature buffs will love the Cairns Botanic Gardens. Along the boardwalk, visitors can stroll through lush rainforest vegetation and across babbling brooks while admiring the vast array of tropical plants in the gardens. Housing rare tropical flowers like the Amorphophallus Titanum, which weighs up to 70 kg with a single leaf stretching almost 7 meters, this Cairns attraction is a must-see."

"Located in the center of the city, the Cairns Botanic Gardens are the perfect place to escape the sun for a few hours. This place is a real tropical paradise. In these gardens, you can observe more than 4,000 species of plants from all over the world, as well as many birds and insects."

"DFO is fairly new to Cairns and is located just outside the city centre and open 7 days a week. DFO Cairns is one of the only places you'll find in North Queensland which sells top brands from all over the world. You'll find Ralph Lauren, Guess, Oroton, Quicksilver as well as a number of Health, Beauty and Gift shops."

"Stockland Cairns is located outside the CBD in the suburb of Earlville and is home to over 125 specialty stores which sell everything from ladies fashion, footwear to home wares and gifts. There is also the major stores which makes this centre a one stop shop like Woolworths, Coles, Target, Big W and Amart. You can also catch a movie at the Birch Carrol and Coyle cinemas."

"Stockland Cairns located in Earlville contains retail shopping, cinema and food and beverage (takeaway and dine in) options available. Stockland Cairns is conveniently located on. 537 Mulgrave Road, Earlville, Queensland, Australia"

"Mall Stockland Cairns is located in Far North Queensland, nestled between the rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. The centre has over 125 specialty"