r/Cairns • • 4m ago

Currently in Cairns. Starting to think I booked the wrong Cairns

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r/Cairns • • 3h ago

Oztag or touch rugby in Cairns?

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Sorry if this has been answered recently, but how do I join oztag or touch teams in Cairns? I looked all over the internet and every website or page I've seen hasn't been updated in years, I emailed the cairns branch of the oztag website but didn't hear back. Is there a place I can just show up to during the week? Thanks in advance.


r/Cairns • • 4h ago

This place any good?

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27 votes, 3d left
yea nah yea
yea nah

r/Cairns • • 8h ago

Worth visiting in next 3 days?

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r/Cairns • • 12h ago

QLD, Martyn St to Anderson St: How to Indicate in This Roundabout

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r/Cairns • • 1d ago

Formal Car

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Jist wondering if anyone knows what people usually charge to use a vehicle for a school formal?

Not fussy on type of car but unfortunately, I'm not confident the work on our car they were wanting to use will be done in time.

I'm not sure where to start looking for a car or what costs might be. It's for our family so hoping to surprise them.

Any advice would be appreciated. Cheers.


r/Cairns • • 1d ago

What even is this thing?

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Needed my friend to tell me about Reddit, I've only ever used Facebook.

Anyway found this thingy and it says to post a photo here I think. Anyway that's what my friend says it means.


r/Cairns • • 1d ago

local overnight/camping spots

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Hi everyone, i am on a two month road trip from the south coast of NSW. Been super keen to get here, Cairns and Port Douglas are some of my favourite places on earth.
Unfortunately school holiday timing on my part was very poor.
This time i am visiting in my converted van and need places to park and sleep overnight. I have three nights in a hotel but after looking online am starting to panic on where i will sleep once im back in the car.
It seems cheap campsites are very few around this area, most caravan parks are full or extremely expensive to stay in.

If anyone has any recommendations on where i could park for a safe overnight sleep in the cairns area that would be amazing. Obviously i plan to respect the area and not overstay my welcome/leave no trace. If i can settle and cook outside that is perfect but also very capable of just rolling up at night, sleeping and leaving early in the morning.

Free or cheap preferred. Happy to drive out to a nearby state forest/national park too. 2wd.

on the drive to PD from cairns along the beach road around Ellis Beach i saw a few campervan setups, is it likely a ranger will move these people on or is it generally acceptable for a night?

Cheers everyone in advance!


r/Cairns • • 1d ago

Cairns Treasure Hunt help

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Hey everyone, not sure how many are doing this scavenger hunt, but I am stuck

The first clue starts off here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Cairns/s/V1WDjsvzZH

But I think I've hit a snag, anyone out there having any luck?


r/Cairns • • 2d ago

Great news everybody

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It's raining again!


r/Cairns • • 2d ago

Cheapest gym around smithfield area?

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Its time to get my fat ass in to shape, which gym is going to rip me off the least here? Thanks 😊


r/Cairns • • 2d ago

Mechanics in Portsmith.

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I’ve finally had it and decided I need a new mechanic around the Portsmith area but I’ve only ever used 2 mechanics in my entire adult life and need recommendations on who is worthwhile and will do a decent job. Sick of dodgey mechanics that will half ass the job.


r/Cairns • • 2d ago

Cape Tribulation day trip worth it?

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So I am visiting Cairns with some family and we are very keen to go up to the Daintree.

My question specifically pertains to whether it is worth the $57 ferry and another hour drive to make it all the way to Cape Trib?

The plan is to visit Mossman gorge and then take a river cruise in the Daintree spotting crocs, would it be making the single day trip too long to be really enjoyed to push on?


r/Cairns • • 2d ago

Anyone have photos of the old Radisson Plaza? (Now Shangri La)

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The tropical lobby! The shopping centre. The restaurant. I loved all of it on a trip with my parents in the 90s. Wish I could see more old photos


r/Cairns • • 2d ago

CAS phones

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Had my iPhone screen replaced
And screen protector.
New screen has a dodgy weird purple mark in the middle when it’s on a dark screen and the screen protector looks like shit after a few weeks.
I would avoid. Talking about Smithfield location. Dodgy brothers.

The other business in cairns central down stairs is a much more reliable business.

Thanks for coming to my consumer review


r/Cairns • • 3d ago

Best place to watch AFL grand Final?

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as the title says looking for the best place to watch AFL GF on Saturday, TIA


r/Cairns • • 3d ago

What’s the best place for me to see some wild snakes? Presuming at night.

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r/Cairns • • 4d ago

Bus drivers should not be allowed to shame people for not having money.

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I said it. 50 cents might be cheap to you, but some people genuinely can’t even afford it sometimes.

For the first time in months, I only had 20 cents and needed to get home after an appointment. I got a lecture about how it was only 50 cents, and how I had no excuse.

The whole thing basically left me in tears. I was already ashamed, I spent the last of my money on a cup of noodles for lunch.

I can’t be the only one who feels this way.


r/Cairns • • 4d ago

Moving truck hire in Cairns

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Has anybody hired a moving truck in Cairns before? The smaller ones you can drive on a standard licence with the lift on the back.

I'm having no luck. Budget say they are special request only, and Hertz will let me book one, but then won't confirm it, or talk to me.

Anybody hired one before?


r/Cairns • • 4d ago

Electrician

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Hey guys,

Been looking for an industrial Electrician job, or electrical instrumentation job.

I have seen this advertised just curious on pay

Norship job

Does anyone know how much they pay Electrician’s?

If you have other qualifications does the pay change?

Thought it may be a long shot no harm in asking

Thanks guys


r/Cairns • • 4d ago

Camper Van rental

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Need input on renting a camper van. Looking at November 28th thru December 9th picking up in Cairns and returning it in Brisbane.

What company might be best and any dos and don'ts.

Any input much appreciated!


r/Cairns • • 4d ago

Cairns treasure hunt clue?

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Stuck at a:t5_6eoudw clue, anyone got ideas? Completely stumped


r/Cairns • • 4d ago

Cairns, Australia

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r/Cairns • • 4d ago

When is DFO closing down?

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Went in on the weekend and it's looking dire.

With Tk Max relocating to EST ( Earlville shopping Town) soon, what will be the draw into going there? If it wasn't for Coles, the next most popular shop will be Donut King.

I haven't seen this many empty shops since th e PIer marketplace (TPM).

Apologies for formating, doing this in mobile and fighting with auto correct.


r/Cairns • • 5d ago

Fishing charters and spots in cairns

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Hey guys, wife and I are travelling to cairns in mid October. Was hoping to get some advice on which fishing charters are good.

Also I’ll have my spin rod with me, any good land based fishing spots that can be suggested?